Explore St Mark’s Church, Bilton with a very informative guided tour, including refreshments. St Mark’s Church is designated at Grade II* with many fine examples of C14 to C21 architecture, fittings, stained glass and is noted for its expression of High Victorian piety.
Suitable for adults, plus older children with an interest in history. Children must be accompanied by a guardian. Trips will last approximately 1-1.5hrs, including refreshments.
For most people, the experience of visiting the theatre is usually as a member of an audience. However, here at Rugby Theatre we are giving you the unique opportunity to go behind the scenes – quite literally – and visit all the backstage areas that you don�t normally get to see!
Our hourly tours will give you an insight into both our heritage theatre building itself, as well as other areas within our Central Hall building opposite; including where we design & build our stage sets, store our props and costumes, and also get to see our technical areas for sound and lighting, and our rehearsals spaces, as well as grab refreshments in our contemporary bar space!
Access: Access to certain areas would not be available to anyone in a wheelchair as we do not have lifts to these areas.
Tours will last approximately 1 hour. Recommended age for children: 8+.
The bus will be parked outside from 10.00, with guides available to discuss the history of the Midland Red. There will be two trips at 11:00 and 14:00, stopping at Clifton upon Dunsmore for a brief tour of St. Mary’s Church and refreshments. The tour will last approximately two hours.
Accessibility: please note the bus has three steep steps. Ramps are available to access the church.
Step inside our historic church tower for a unique behind the scenes experience. A rare opportunity to explore an area of the church that is not usually open to the public.
Not accessible for wheelchair users. Tours last 30 minutes from 09:30-12:00.
Come to our beautiful church in the heart of Rugby and discover the stories told through the stained glass windows. Our guided tours will uncover the history of these remarkable artworks.
Tours last 45 minutes.
Tours run:
12 September, 12:30-16:15
14, 16 and 17 September, 14:00-16:15
Please note there is limited accessibility for wheelchair users.
Come to our beautiful church in the heart of Rugby and discover the stories told through the stained glass windows. Our guided tours will uncover the history of these remarkable artworks.
Tours last 45 minutes.
Tours run:
12 September, 12:30-16:15
14, 16 and 17 September, 14:00-16:15
Limited accessibility for wheelchair users
Come to our beautiful church in the heart of Rugby and discover the stories told through the stained glass windows. Our guided tours will uncover the history of these remarkable artworks.
Tours last 45 minutes.
Tours run:
12 September, 12:30-16:15
14, 16 and 17 September, 14:00-16:15
Please note there is limited accessibility for wheelchair users.
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
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
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
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