Rugby Attractions
Rugby (pop. 83,400) is located 28mi/45km southeast of Birmingham on the Avon. It is the site of the Rugby School founded in 1567 where the game of rugby was invented.
High Street and Sheep Street are the main shopping streets around the Clock Tower in Rugby. St Andrew's Church was expanded and re-built in the 19th century.
High Street and Sheep Street are the main shopping streets around the Clock Tower in Rugby. St Andrew's Church was expanded and re-built in the 19th century.
James Gilbert Rugby Museum
At the James Gilbert Rugby Museum in Rugby (where the sport was invented), visitors can watch craftsmen making a leather rugby ball. Rugby memorabilia from William Webb Ellis onwards is on display.
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
The Museum contains a collection of Roman artefacts from Tripontium while the Art Gallery features permanent and temporary exhibitions of modern art.
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Little Elborow Street
Rugby CV21 3BZ
England
Little Elborow Street
Rugby CV21 3BZ
England
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
