Guided Tour of Rugby Town Centre
Overview
This event is in the process of being postponed. If you were interested in booking, please add yourself to the waiting list and we will let you know once a new date has been arranged.
The 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.
Depending on the guide we may or may not have time to go inside the Webb Ellis Museum but we can return after our tour if we want to see more of this gem.
After our tour we can find a local café or pub for refreshments or lunch.
Tours are fully accessible, however please advise at the time of your booking of any mobility issues, so that the tour can be tailored, whenever possible, to your needs. Well-behaved pets welcome.
Please note that this is not a Spice Exclusive event.
Location & Itinerary
Tours are fully accessible, however please advise at the time of your booking of any mobility issues, so that the tour can be tailored, whenever possible, to your needs.
We meet outside Rugby Visitor Centre for our guided tour.
Rugby Visitor Centre is located in the heart of town, in the foyer of Rugby Art Gallery, Museum and Library.
Rugby Train station is a 15-20 minute walk into the town centre. Alternatively, there is a regular bus service and taxi's are available right outside the station entrance.