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Guided walking tour of Rugby town's Sporting Heritage

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

  • 20 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Join our volunteer Town Guides on a special Heritage Open Days Sporting Heritage Town Tour, departing from Rugby Visitor Centre.

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]

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:
11 am - 12.30 pm

Location & directions

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

Directions:
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum is located 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. We have no dedicated car park however the ASDA car park is next door to us. Parking is free for two hours and a maximum of three hours is allowed. (Fee payable for additional hour).
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
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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