Rugby

Properties and events in Rugby

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Bournville in Rugby

28 Regent Place, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PN
In person
Pre-booking not required

A little bit of Bournville in the centre of Rugby. In 1909 a dual purpose adult school and meeting house was built for Rugby Quakers in what was then Moat Street. Designed and built by Bedford Tyler the architect of the Bournville Estate.

CEMEX Rugby Cement Plant

Cemex Rugby Cement Plant, New Rugby Works, Lawford Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2RY
In person
Pre-booking required

A tour of the CEMEX Rugby cement manufacturing plant, one of the largest in the UK, together with audio visual presentations of the history and development of cement making on this site and in the county of Warwickshire.

Everyday Histories of Rugby: Object Handling

Rugby Art Gallery & Museum, Little Elborow Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3BZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover Rugby's local history first-hand in this interactive object handling session for all ages as part of this year's Heritage Open Days festival.

Express Arts

Rugby Art Gallery & Museum, Little Elborow Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3BZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Step back in time and celebrate the timeless joy of sending postcards by creating your own personalized keepsake of Rugby.

Guided walking tour of Bilton's heritage and history

St Mark's Church car park, Church Walk, Bilton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7LX
In person
Pre-booking required

Join our volunteer Town Guides for this Heritage Open Days walking tour of Bilton.

Guided walking tour of Rugby town's heritage and history

Rugby Visitor Centre, Rugby Art Gallery, Museum and Library, Little Elborow Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3BZ
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Guided walking tour of Rugby town's Public Art Trail

Meet at Rugby Visitor Centre, Little Elborow St., Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3BZ
In person
Pre-booking required

Join our volunteer Town Guides on a special Heritage Open Days Public Art Trail Tour.

Guided walking tour of Rugby town's Sporting Heritage

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

History of Brinklow Village

Brinklow Community Hall, The Church Room, 43 Broad Street, Brinklow, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0LS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Brinklow is a small village on the Roman Fosse Way. It is steeped in History. This Exhibition presents materials about the Motte & Bailey, Norman Church, Victorian School, re-routed Canal and much more.

Marton Museum of Country Bygones

Museum of Country Bygones, Louisa Ward Close, Marton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9SA
In person
Pre-booking not required

A museum of local rural artefacts developed from the collection made over many decades by George Tims, a village resident, who died in January 2005.

Museum of Country Bygones

Marton Museum of Country Bygones, Louisa Ward Close, Marton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9SA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Marton Museum of Country Bygones is open all day with displays of farming tools, dairy, sheep & needlecraft. For our 15th HODs we have a blacksmith demonstration, a spinning wheel in action, corn dollies, a diorama, activities & trails for children.

Princethorpe College

Leamington Road, Princethorpe, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9PX
In person
Pre-booking required

Founded in 1833, St Mary's Priory was one of the first priories to be built in England after the Reformation. Join us for a tour to discover some of the fascinating everyday histories of those who lived and worked here.

Rugby Baptist Church Open Day

Rugby Baptist Church, Regent Place, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

this fine 1905 church with stunning curved pews and art deco stained glass will be open to the public, with guides and displays explaining the history

Rugby Distillery Tour

Home Farm, Pailton Road, Harborough Magna, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0HG
In person
Pre-booking required

A visit to the distillery on their beautiful farm location, which will include a talk on how Rugby Distillery came about.

Rugby Theatre

Rugby Theatre, Central Hall, Henry Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2QA
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Take the opportunity to visits all the backstage and technical areas of Rugby Theatre. See what is involved in putting on a live show or a film .

Sheep to Shawl challenge (Art at the Alex)

Alexandra Arts, 72-73 James Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2SL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Fibre artists (spinners, weavers, knitters and crocheters) will combine forces across four days to transform woollen fleeces into fabrics, starting with sheep and ending in wearable shawl(s). From preparation to finishing will be demonstrated.

St Botolph's Church, Burton Hastings with Stretton Baskerville

Mill Lane, Burton Hastings, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6RL
In person
Pre-booking not required

This little church of medieval origins in a picturesque village has links with the Nuneaton nuns. There are 20th and 21st century changes including the addition of a 6th bell. Connect to both ancient roots and living faith.

St Edith's Church, Monks Kirby

Millers Lane, Monks Kirby, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0QX
In person
Pre-booking not required

St Edith’s Church is a Grade I listed building, located in Monks Kirby near to Rugby. It dates from 1077 and is the largest parish church in Warwickshire (measuring approximately 110ft by 50ft).

St Maries RC Church, Rugby

Gentili House, Oak Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5EL
In person
Pre-booking not required

We will have a number of volunteer run stalls appropriate to the theme. We will have all areas of the church open with personnel on hand to assist with information and help.

St Peters Church Wolfhampcote Open Day

St Peter's Church, Wolfhampcote, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 8AR
In person
Pre-booking not required

St Peter's Church stands in an isolated position in the civil parish of Wolfhampcote, Warwickshire. Since 1960 the church and its attached mausoleum has been a as Grade II* listed building, and is now under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust