Rugby

Properties and events in Rugby

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Art At The Alex: 'Family Lines, Another Look' exhibition (artist Eric Gaskell), Shanties and Pirate Poetry, and open studios

Art at the Alex (Alexandra Arts), 72-73 James Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2SL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Art exhibits, and exhibit/Talk by artist Eric Gaskell about his work depicting family histories. Pirate shanties/poetry for our Talk like a Pirate evening. Crafts/art exhibitions as part of Northants & Rutland Open Studios. Cafe and Garden on site.

Author Talk: Aidan McRae Thomson - Churches in Warwickshire

Little Elborow Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3BZ
In person
Pre-booking required

Join author Aidan McRae Thomson as he introduces his new book 'Churches of Warwickshire'.

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.

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

Caldecott Park, Evreux Way, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2RR
In person
Pre-booking required

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

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.

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.

Marvin's Royal Blue Coaches exhibition

Rugby Library, Little Elborow Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3BZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Find out more about the history of Marvin's Royal Blue Coaches company.

One hundred years of the Percival Guildhouse

St. Matthews Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3BY
In person
Pre-booking preferred

The Percival Guildhouse is celebrating 100 years of being an Independent Adult Education Centre. It has historic links to Rugby School and the building was built in the 1840's and originally the family home of Matthew Bloxam, an antiquarian.

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. Come for a tour to discover its fascinating history and stunning architecture.

Rugby Baptist Church open day, including guided tours, heritage display and stained glass making display

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

Rugby Baptist church, Regent Place, will be open to the public, including displays from the church archives, guided tours and a display of stained glass making.

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

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

Visitors will be able to see all areas, including backstage, on stage - with a set in place - our lighting booth, sound desk, scenic area, wardrobe and rehearsal space - as well as also enjoy refreshments in our bar!

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 John the Baptist Church, Hillmorton

The Locks, Hillmorton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 4PP
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover a beautiful 13th century church offering tranquil space between the Oxford Canal, the Western main line and the old Rugby Radio station.

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 Peter's Church Wolfhampcote open day

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

St Peter's Church is a historic medieval church standing in an isolated position in the civil parish of Wolfhampcote, Warwickshire. Since 1960 the church and its attached mausoleum has been designated as Grade II* listed building.

Sustainable Saturday

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

Get creative with eco-activities, enjoy local music, discover local sustainable crafters, and learn about how we can do out bit for a brighter future.

Tea and Talk with the Mayor of Rugby

Town Hall, Evreux Way, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2RR
In person
Pre-booking required

The Mayor of Rugby, Cllr. Barbara Brown, welcomes visitors to a tour of the Council Chamber on Monday 15 September, followed by tea in the Mayor's Parlour.