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English Tourism Week: Free Public Art Tour

Celebrate English Tourism week by joining a free tour of Rugby’s public works of art.Find out about the history of public artwork in Rugby town centre, the artists involved and the idea behind each piece.Meet by Rugby Visitor Centre. The walking tour is fully accessible and lasts approximately 90 minutes.Please note: bookings must be made by 15:00 of the day before. Missed the deadline or having trouble with a booking? The Visitor Centre’s friendly team will endeavour to help. Call 01788 533217, or e-mail [email protected]
To book, please visit: https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/townguides

English Tourism Week: Free Literary Heritage Tour

Celebrate English Tourism Week by joining a free tour of Rugby’s Literary Heritage.Find out about Rugby’s many links to famous writers and visit the locations connected to them.Meet by Rugby Visitor Centre. The walking tour is fully accessible and lasts approximately 90 minutes.Please note: bookings must be made by 15:00 of the day before. Missed the deadline or having trouble with a booking? The Visitor Centre’s friendly team will endeavour to help. Call 01788 533217, or e-mail [email protected]
To book, please visit: https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/townguides

English Tourism Week: Bilton and St. Mark’s Tour

Celebrate English Tourism Week by joining a free walking tour of Bilton and St. Mark’s Church, with our Volunteer Town Guides and St. Mark’s volunteers.The tour will consist of a walking tour of Bilton village, followed by a tour of St. Mark’s Church and its gardens (weather permitting).Meet by St. Mark’s Church car park at 10:15, for a prompt 10:30 start. A brief stop for a complimentary hot drink will be taken along the walking route. The tour will end approximately at 14:00.Please note: bookings must be made by 15:00 of the day before. Missed the deadline or having trouble with a booking? The Visitor Centre’s friendly team will endeavour to help. Call 01788 533217, or e-mail [email protected]
To book, please visit: https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/townguides

English Tourism Week: Free Sporting Heritage Tour

Celebrate English Tourism week by joining a free tour of Rugby Town, focusing on its sporting heritage.The free town tours start at Rugby Visitor Centre and explore Rugby’s rich sporting heritage, from its status of birthplace of the game to the development of the rugby ball and beyond. Tours last approximately 90 minutes.Please note: bookings must be made by 15:00 of the day before. Missed the deadline or having trouble with a booking? The Visitor Centre’s friendly team will endeavour to help. Call 01788 533217, or e-mail [email protected]

To book, please visit: https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/townguides

English Tourism Week: Free Rugby Town Heritage Tour

Celebrate English Tourism week by joining a free walking heritage tour of Rugby Town Centre.Our volunteer Town Guides take residents and visitors on a journey of discovery through the town centre, revealing fascinating facts about the history of the borough.The free town tours start at Rugby Visitor Centre and visit the Webb Ellis Football Museum, the Webb Ellis Statue and The Queen’s Gates at Rugby School’s The Close. Other stops include Regent Street, High Street, the Rupert Brooke Statue and St Andrew�s Church. Tours last approximately 90 minutes.Please note: bookings must be made by 15:00 of the day before. Missed the deadline or having trouble with a booking? The Visitor Centre’s friendly team will endeavour to help. Call 01788 533217, or e-mail [email protected]
To book, please visit: https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/townguides

FREE Rugby Town Sporting Heritage Walking Tour

Join a free walking tour of Rugby Town, focusing on its sporting heritage.The free town tours start at Rugby Visitor Centre and explore Rugby’s rich sporting heritage, from its status of birthplace of the game to the development of the rugby ball and beyond. Tours last approximately 90 minutes.Please note: bookings must be made by 15:00 of the day before. Missed the deadline or having trouble with a booking? The Visitor Centre’s friendly team will endeavour to help. Call 01788 533217, or e-mail [email protected]

FREE Rugby Town Walking Tour

Our volunteer Rugby Town Guides take residents and visitors on a journey of discovery through the town centre, revealing fascinating facts about the history of the borough.The free town tours start at Rugby Visitor Centre and visit the Webb Ellis Football Museum, the Webb Ellis Statue and The Queen’s Gates at Rugby School’s The Close. Other stops include Regent Street, High Street, the Rupert Brooke Statue and St Andrew’s Church. Tours last approximately 90 minutes.Please note: bookings must be made by 15:00 of the day before. Missed the deadline, can’t make it on a Saturday or having trouble with a booking? Get in touch with the Visitor Centre’s friendly team and they will endeavour to help or organize an alternative date. Call the Visitor Centre on 01788 533217, or e-mail [email protected]

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Little Elborow St, Rugby, CV21 3BZ
Opening times
Tue–Fri 10am–5pm
Sat 10am–4pm
Sun & Mon closed

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Images courtesy of Visit Warwickshire, helping bring the county's stories to life. Explore itineraries and inspiration for things to do at visit.warwickshire.gov.uk.