CEMEX Rugby Cement Plant

Cement has been produced on this site in Rugby since the middle of the 19th century and the current plant is one of the largest in the UK producing 1.8 million tonnes per annum. The accompanying presentations describe current operations and also provide a fascinating insight into how this aspect of our industrial heritage has evolved over many centuries. The high point of the tour is, literally, reaching the top of the pre-heater tower which stands over 90 metres high and gives views over the entire site, the town of Rugby and most of Warwickshire.

Timings

Thursday 17 September:

Tour 1 at 1030hrs; Tour 2 @1330hrs; Tour 3 @ 1630hrs

Friday 18 September:

Tour 4 @1030hrs; Tour 5 @ 1330hrs

Location & directions

Cemex Rugby Cement Plant, New Rugby Works, Lawford Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2RY

Contact on day:

Rugby Visitor's Centre

Telephone number:

+441788533217

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Booking is through the Rugby Visitor Centre by phone, on-line or in person.

Booking telephone number:

+441788533217

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

http://rugbycouncil.sports-booker.com/customer/

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

16 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

CEMEX Rugby Cement Plant is an operational manufacturing facility and is not suitable for wheelchair users or limited mobility due to walking and a number of flights of stairs internal and external.

Additional information

Personal protective equipment will be provided but visitors are requested to wear stout footwear. The last tour on Thursday is after school and ideal for any accompanied children (8 +) if required.

Max number of people:

20

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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