The Rugby Town

The Rugby Town Operated by Rugby Borough Council to offer the latest information about events and what's on in Rugby

During a game of football on an autumn day in the year 1823, on a ground called the Close at Rugby School, one William Webb Ellis, a sixteen year old pupil of the school, with a fine disregard of the rules....first took the ball in his arms and ran with it, and so began the modern version of this major world sport. Until you've been to Rugby, it's hard to imagine that the world-wide sport of rugby

football took its name from our bustling market town. When you're here next to the hallowed ground where the game began, the atmospheric surroundings of Rugby School will transport you back to the day in 1823 when William Webb Ellis changed the game forever. If you're a true fan of the game, a trip to Rugby can become a pilgrimage as you find yourself delving into the origins of the sport, the history of the players and the uniqueness of the town's connections. This will be an experience you'll treasure throughout life; after all, where else can you stand next to the spot where a worldwide phenomenon was born?

Live & Loud at the Benn Hall!🎸 🤩Grab your friends and enjoy a full day of live music with FREE face painting, outdoor se...
31/05/2026

Live & Loud at the Benn Hall!🎸

🤩Grab your friends and enjoy a full day of live music with FREE face painting, outdoor seating, local food traders and all-day bar🍻

📍The Benn Hall
📅 Sunday 28 June
✨ Sessions: 1pm-5pm and 6pm-9pm

‼️Book your FREE tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-loud-love-rugby-festival-tickets-1989079345868



Rugby Borough Council Visit Warwickshire BENN Hall Rugby Library & Information Centre Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

🤖Gizmobots are about to land at Rugby Art Gallery & Museum!Discover quirky robot sculptures made from found objects by a...
30/05/2026

🤖Gizmobots are about to land at Rugby Art Gallery & Museum!

Discover quirky robot sculptures made from found objects by artist Mark Haig.

Some even light up, play music, or work as radios 🎶💡

📍20 June – 9 September 2026

✨A free exhibition!



Rugby Borough Council Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

💙 Love Rugby Wellbeing Fund is now open!Funding local projects that improve health, boost wellbeing, and get more people...
29/05/2026

💙 Love Rugby Wellbeing Fund is now open!

Funding local projects that improve health, boost wellbeing, and get more people active across the borough.

Apply now and make a difference: rugby.gov.uk/loverugby

Up to £20,000 grants available for successful applicants 🤩



Rugby Borough Council Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

The Love Rugby Festival comes to Rugby town centre from 20 June to 6 July 2025

👀Are you looking for half term fun?Visit the Rugby Art Gallery & Museum for the Super Sounds Building Hunt 🎧📅23rd–30th M...
28/05/2026

👀Are you looking for half term fun?

Visit the Rugby Art Gallery & Museum for the Super Sounds Building Hunt 🎧

📅23rd–30th May

🕙 Tue–Fri 10–5 | Sat 10–4

Explore all 3 floors, follow the sounds, complete the sheet & be in with a chance to win a prize 🏆

Opening hours here 👉 https://www.ragm.co.uk/



Rugby Borough Council Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

Less than 6 weeks to go until Love Rugby 'Couch to 5K' Fun Run!🏃✨Sign up here: rugby.gov.uk/loverugby📅 5th July 2026📍 Wh...
27/05/2026

Less than 6 weeks to go until Love Rugby 'Couch to 5K' Fun Run!🏃

✨Sign up here: rugby.gov.uk/loverugby

📅 5th July 2026

📍 Whitehall Recreation Ground

⏲️ 5K race starts at 09:30

Under 11s can join the Family 1K at 09:00 🤩

Who’s ready to lace up and run with us?👟



Rugby Borough Council Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

🎨 Don't miss the Foam Marbling Art Workshop at Rugby Art Gallery & MuseumA fun hands-on session for ages 6+ where you’ll...
26/05/2026

🎨 Don't miss the Foam Marbling Art Workshop at Rugby Art Gallery & Museum

A fun hands-on session for ages 6+ where you’ll create beautiful marbled patterns using simple ingredients!

📅 Thursday 28 May
🕙 10–11am and 11:15am–12:15pm
📍 Rugby Art Gallery & Museum
💷 £2.50 per child (accompanied by an adult)

❗Book here: https://www.ragm.co.uk/holidayfun

Get creative and make your own instant marbled masterpiece! ✨



Rugby Borough Council Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

💌 Calling all local poetry lovers!Rugby Art Gallery & Museum, in collaboration with  Warwickshire Library & Information ...
25/05/2026

💌 Calling all local poetry lovers!

Rugby Art Gallery & Museum, in collaboration with Warwickshire Library & Information Service , is inviting entries for the Love Rugby Poetry Competition ✍️❤️

Open to all ages, this is your chance to write a poem celebrating what you love about living in Rugby — with winning poetry displayed in the MOAT Gallery during the Love Rugby Festival! 🤩

🗓️ Enter by Monday 1st June 2026

Find out more at ragm.co.uk/Love-Rugby

Rugby Borough Council Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Rugby Library & Information Centre

🤩 Rugby are you ready?!The sun is shining which can only mean that Summer is nearly here ☀️👀 Keep your eyes peeled as da...
24/05/2026

🤩 Rugby are you ready?!

The sun is shining which can only mean that Summer is nearly here ☀️

👀 Keep your eyes peeled as dates will be coming soon!

Let us know your favourite movies of 2026 in the comments below, if you know you know…😉


Rugby Borough Council Visit Warwickshire Rugby Library & Information Centre

🌿 Do you want to join the fun and become a Play Ranger? We’re looking for enthusiastic people to help create fun, safe, ...
23/05/2026

🌿 Do you want to join the fun and become a Play Ranger?

We’re looking for enthusiastic people to help create fun, safe, and engaging experiences for children and young people ✨

Be a part of town centre events and help deliver in-school and extra-curricular play activities 🤩

Interested in joining us?

Find more information at: https://www.rugby.gov.uk/careers



Rugby Borough Council Rugby sport and leisure

Address

Rugby Visitor Centre, Little Elborow Street
Rugby
CV213BZ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 1:30pm - 5pm
Thursday 1:30pm - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441788533217

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