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Pull a Print: an introduction to letterpress

Visit our letterpress studio, explore vintage type and pull your own print on a working press. Inked and ready to go, it’s a fun, hands-on way to experience traditional printing.

Expressions- Spoken Word

Engaging spoken word sessions using poetry, storytelling and performance to help participants share experiences and express the spirit, stories and identity of Rugby. To book please email: [email protected]

Express Arts

Open creative art group exploring a new craft each week, welcoming and accessible to all local residents including adults with additional needs.

Art at the Alex Summer Art Show: ‘Colourful’

Our fourth annual Summer Art Show with the theme ‘Colourful’. Expect a surprising and exciting range of art.
Tues-Sat 11:00-16:00

Mini Makers: with Lorna Rose

Artist-led Mini Makers session — create and play guided by creative learning specialist Lorna Rose. Children must be accompanied at all times. For children aged 2-5 years old.
£2.50 per child.

Lumen Printing – Wildlife Photography Without a Camera

Create a traditional photographic print, using just the elements discovered in Caldecott Park.
No booking required.

The Hamilton Cafe and Activities

A safe place for older people to meet, have a coffee and chat. Activities include crafting, knitting and general socialising. Mainly for over 60s, all ages 16+ welcome.

Traditional Stool Making Workshop

Using traditional woodcarving tools and techniques, you will learn the age-old craft of stool making on a 2-day course in a natural environment. Locally-felled Ash for the legs, re-purposed Elm seats.
To Book, Please Email: [email protected]

Expressions- Art Sessions

Creative, inclusive art sessions exploring Rugby’s history, landmarks and community through painting, collage, textiles and recycled crafts, encouraging imagination, creativity and self-expression.
To book, please contact: [email protected]

Rugby Triathlon Club Coached Swim Taster Session

Rugby Triathlon Club is offering free coached taster slots throughout the festival. Book your slot and come and TRI out with us. All abilities welcome BUT for the swim participants must be able to already swim 25-50m breaststroke or front crawl.
To book please visit: https://www.rugbytriathlon.org.uk/love-rugby-festival

Get in touch

Stuck for ideas?
Drop us a line.

Our visitor team lives, works and plays here — ask us anything about places to eat, things to do or what's on, and we'll point you in the right direction.

Email
[email protected]
Call
01788 533 217
Visit
Little Elborow St, Rugby, CV21 3BZ
Opening times
Tue–Fri 10am–5pm
Sat 10am–4pm
Sun & Mon closed

Credits

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.