Guided walking tour of Rugby town's heritage and history

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. This walking tour is fully accessible.

Spaces are limited and booking is essential. For more information, please contact Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217, or email [email protected]

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:

11.00am - 12.30pm

Saturday 13 September:

11.00am - 12.30pm

Thursday 18 September:

11.00am - 12.30pm

Location & directions

Rugby Visitor Centre, Rugby Art Gallery, Museum and Library, Little Elborow Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3BZ

Directions:

Tour groups meet at Rugby Visitor Centre, which is located on Little Elborow Street, Rugby, CV21 3BZ, within walking distance of Rugby train station (approximately 10 minutes) and Rugby bus station (approximately 15 minutes). There is a bus stop for the number 4 bus just on the main road near the Asda Supermarket.

Contact on day:

Rugby Visitor Centre

Telephone number:

+441788533217

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

To book, please visit: https://rugbycouncil.sports-booker.com/customer/ Or call Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533 217

Booking contact name:

Rugby Visitor Centre

Booking telephone number:

+441788533217

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

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

Accessibility details

The tour takes place around the town. No steps are involved and the route can be adapted by the guide if necessary. There are RADAR accessible toilets at Rugby Visitor Centre.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

10

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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