Rugby
Properties and events in Rugby
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Bournville in Rugby
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
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
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.
Guided walking tour of Bilton's heritage and history
Join our volunteer Town Guides for this Heritage Open Days walking tour of Bilton.
Guided walking tour of Rugby town's heritage and history
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
Join our volunteer Town Guides on a special Heritage Open Days Public Art Trail Tour.
Guided walking tour of Rugby town's Sporting Heritage
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 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
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 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
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 Distillery Tour
A visit to the distillery on their beautiful farm location, which will include a talk on how Rugby Distillery came about.
Rugby Theatre
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)
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
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 Maries RC Church, Rugby
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 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
Tea and Talk with the Mayor of Rugby
The Mayor of Rugby, Cllr. Nooria Sayani, welcomes visitors to a tour of the Council Chamber on Monday 14 September, followed by tea in the Mayor's Parlour.
Tour the Tower
Experience a rare opportunity to tour the Bell Tower at St. Andrew's Church. Learn about the history of bell ringing at St. Andrew's and discover the skills, traditions and teamwork involved in this remarkable heritage craft.
Tudors and Textiles
At this quirky art centre in Rugby town, textile artist and tudor re-enactor Tamsen Flack, will be joined by friends in tudor dress, and they will demonstrate textile crafts, prepare Tudor food and (Sunday only) entertain with some tudor music.