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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?

🧶 Don't miss your chance to enjoy Alice in Wonderland in Rugby!☀️ Courtesy of Rugby Yarn Bombers you still have the chan...
08/08/2025

🧶 Don't miss your chance to enjoy Alice in Wonderland in Rugby!

☀️ Courtesy of Rugby Yarn Bombers you still have the chance to enjoy their yarn trail full of wonder and creativity in the sunshine

📖 Trail guides are available at Wild & Free but be quick as the trail ends this weekend!

For more information and more events in The Rugby Town visit https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/what-s-on

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🍿We hope you enjoyed yourself at Rugby’s outdoor cinema 2025! 🎬 We’d love to hear your feedback if you haven’t had the c...
07/08/2025

🍿We hope you enjoyed yourself at Rugby’s outdoor cinema 2025!

🎬 We’d love to hear your feedback if you haven’t had the chance yet…

https://forms.office.com/e/chqcZpgPV1

🧺 Hopefully we’ll see you next week for our picnic in Caldecott park featuring music, garden games and our very own play rangers!

🗓️ 15th Aug 11am - 3pm

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✨Join Jemima Puddle-Duck for a Storytime adventure!Join us on Sunday 31 August for a delightful day of storytelling and ...
07/08/2025

✨Join Jemima Puddle-Duck for a Storytime adventure!

Join us on Sunday 31 August for a delightful day of storytelling and adventure as The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck waddles its way into the heart of the park! Bring the whole family and enjoy this Beatrix potter classic brought to life with fun, imagination and maybe even a few feathers!🦆

This a FREE event no booking required.

For more information and more events in The Rugby Town visit https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/what-s-on

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Save the date! 🏖The Beach is coming back to Rugby Town Centre between 12th - 14th August ⛱Enjoy a family day out in Rugb...
05/08/2025

Save the date! 🏖

The Beach is coming back to Rugby Town Centre between 12th - 14th August ⛱

Enjoy a family day out in Rugby Town Centre with a visit to the beach and your pick of independent cafes and shops to enjoy! ⛅

You can find the beach located in the market place - open 10am until 5pm

Better yet - entry is free!

To ensure everyone has a sunny time, security will be in attendance for if you have any issues ☀

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Take a look at what’s going on in to celebrate VJ Day✨Join us in Caldecott Park on Friday 15 August from 11:00 - 15:00...
05/08/2025

Take a look at what’s going on in to celebrate VJ Day✨

Join us in Caldecott Park on Friday 15 August from 11:00 - 15:00 for a picnic in the park, enjoy music from the bandstand,children’s activities including a scavenger hunt and vintage lawn games.

Join us in Hillmorton from 20:30 for a parade that will start at Hillmorton’s Ex servicemen’s club and make its way over to Hillmorton’s war memorial for a short service of remembrance and a beacon lighting.

For more information and more events in The Rugby Town visit https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/what-s-on

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TEACH REX are returning to the Macready Theatre for one day only this October 🦖 Sunday 19 October, 10am, 12:30pm & 3pm ...
05/08/2025

TEACH REX are returning to the Macready Theatre for one day only this October 🦖
Sunday 19 October, 10am, 12:30pm & 3pm

Come and see life-like dinosaurs as you’ve never seen them before. Learn about the anatomy and life of one of the most mesmerising creatures that have ever roamed the planet. Get up close and personal to these incredible beasts 🦖

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🎭🎬 What’s On in Rugby This Week? (4th August– 10th August)Your weekly round-up of what’s happening in The Rugby Town is ...
03/08/2025

🎭🎬 What’s On in Rugby This Week? (4th August– 10th August)

Your weekly round-up of what’s happening in The Rugby Town is here – more family fun for the Summer holidays! 👇

🌳 Whitehall Recreation Ground
🎥 6th August: National Play Day | 11am – 3pm
Family friendly free event with inflatable obstacle course, climbing wall and inflatable archery. Fun for all of the family with arts & crafts, workshops and food vendors onsite!

📍 Town Centre
🎩 4th - 8th August: Rugby Yarn Bombers Alice in Wonderland Trail | Collect trail guides at Wild & Free
🎮 8th - 9th August: Weekly Market | 10am – 4pm

🎨 Rugby Art Gallery & Museum
🍼 4th August: Baby Hour Drop In | 10am – 11am
🎨 5th August: Wire Animal Figurines Workshops | 10am – 11am & 11.15am – 12.15pm
🧵 8th August: Snake Knitting Workshops | 10am – 11am & 11.15am – 12.15pm

Enjoy a family day out in Rugby with your choice of events, workshops, independent shops and cafes - there's something for everyone! 💫

For more information and more events in The Rugby Town visit https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/what-s-on

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Make sure to check out the workshops that Izzy Loops offer in ✨Here are some of there upcoming workshops- Lino printin...
02/08/2025

Make sure to check out the workshops that Izzy Loops offer in ✨

Here are some of there upcoming workshops-

Lino printing & lattes this October and November 🖌️

Cocktail and candle making workshops in August, September and October 🍸

Candle making workshops with afternoon tea in September and October🕯️

Find out more here https://www.izzyloops.co.uk/webshop/workshops-in-rugby/

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Rugby Visitor Centre, Little Elborow Street
Rugby
CV213BZ

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

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