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Town in Warwickshire, England
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Rugby is a market town of 78,000 people (2021) in the Borough of Rugby in Warwickshire, in the West Midlands region of England, part of the United Kingdom. The town is credited with being the birthplace of rugby football, and is a must visit for the avid rugby fan. Rugby is also a birthplace of the jet engine.
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A nationally-recognised collection exploring the Roman past (by means of remains excavated at nearby Tripontium), Rugby's cultural heritage and the great collection of Modern Art. The facility is now the permanent physical home of the World Rugby Hall of Fame. A visitor information center is available here also.
Housed in the building where James Gilbert made the very first rugby football in 1842, this little museum is especially popular with rugby fans. Hand-made balls are still manufactured here and the process may be viewed by visitors from Mondays to Wednesdays.
One of the most famous private schools in the country, is close to the town centre, tours can be arranged. A walk around its perimeter gives an excellent view of its imposing Victorian architecture and also of the field on which the game of rugby football was first played.
A reservoir and country park near the village of Dunchurch, in Rugby, owned and operated by Severn Trent Water. At one time being the 2nd largest reservoir in the world holding up to 5 billion gallons, it is popular amongst boaters, fly fishers and other water athletes. A public walk will take show you some Alpacas housed in Draycote Water. Bird watching is also common, as is cycling and walking.
An excellent natural park to visit.
It offers 500 acres of beautiful gardens, woodland, lakeside walks, and bird watching.
It is an excellent place to buy British fish and chips. In 2002 it was named as the best seller of fish and chips in the country.
Wetherspoons pub.
Travelodge Rugby Central Hotel - Opened in 2012 - Very close to the train station, has a Tesco Express next to it. It is just down the road from the town centre.
Opened in the 18th century as a coaching inn.
A 5-star luxury hotel in the countryside.
A 5-star luxury hotel in Dunchurch.
Convenient for the railway station.
Close to recreation ground and sports centre. Convenient for Rugby School.
A 3-star hotel on Clifton road in close proximity to the town centre and walking distance to the train station.
A four-star luxury country house hotel between Rugby and Coventry.
Grade II listed Victoria Gothic mansion in its own grounds.
In the town centre, it has a range of shops, side by side with many surrounding shops, restaurants and pubs on the streets.
By train
Rugby railway station is located less than a mile from the town centre (the Clock Tower), with the entrance to Rugby School about 400 yards further on.
By road
Rugby's central location in England has resulted in an excellent road network.
By air
Rugby is accessible to many airports, easily, by public transport or roads.
depart=Rugby&arrive=&s=10&o=0 linking Rugby town centre with the outlying suburbs and with many of the nearby villages. Tickets can be purchased from the driver and change is given.
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