Rugby Town Guides

Free Rugby Town Centre Guided Tours

Our award-winning Rugby Town Guides take residents and visitors on a journey of discovery through the town centre, revealing fascinating facts. The guides are all experts in the history and heritage of the town and love to share their unique knowledge with residents, as well as visitors from around the world.

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, Sir Frank Whittle’s Monument and St. Andrew’s Church.

Tours take place every Saturday at 11:00, until 30 September.

Pre-booking is essential (book by 15:00 of the day before). Missed the deadline, can't make it on a Saturday or having trouble with a booking? Get in touch with the Visitor Centre's friendly team, they will be happy to help. Call (01788) 533217, or e-mail visitor.centre@rugby.gov.uk 

Town Centre Public Art and Sporting Heritage Tours are also available. Please get in touch for further information. 

Bespoke tours can be arranged during autumn and winter. Please contact the Visitor Centre to discuss your request, our friendly guides will endeavour to be available.