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Rugby Attractions in, Rugby
Rugby attractions, local Rugby attractions, Warwickshire England
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The Rugby Football Museum, covers the history of rugby football, and is based at the world famous rugby ball manufacturers Gilberts
Rugby School Museum 01788 556 109 Award winning museum looking at the fascinating history of the school. Dealing with its part in the history of the game as well as the many famous ex pupils such as Rupert Brook and Lewis Carroll.
Old Laurentian Rugby Club Website
Newbold Rugby Club Website
Rugby United Soccer Club Website
Rugby Athletics Web Site
Rugby Heritage Trail Pathway of Fame A guided walk through Rugbys historic sites, following plaques on the ground with names of famous rugby players. A bit different and it does incorporate most of the main attractions. Starts from the Tourist Office opposite Rugby School
H M Prison Services Museum 01788 834 168 An unusual museum a few miles out of Rugby at Newbold Revel, the Prison Service College. It looks at the history of imprisonment from medieval times to the present day! Entry by appointment only!!!!!!!
Coombe Abbey - A 284 acre countryside park with an award winning setting for medieval banquets. 13 miles. A428 & A427
Ashby-St: Ledger- Lovely thatched village with l6th Century Inn and manor house 12 miles. A428 & A5
Stanford Hall - An 18th Century House on the River Avon, containing antique furniture, fine pictures and family costumes.11 miles. 01788 860250 for opening times and details
Dunchurch-Old historic village 2 miles south of Rugby. Famous for Guy Fawkess house, reputedly the place he planned the notorious "Gunpowder Plot" against the Houses of Parliament!
Brinklow - Charming village close to the Oxford canal where day boats can be hired. Visit Brinklows ruined castle, a registered ancient monument. 11 miles. A428 & B4029.
Draycote Water - Country Park. Excellent trout fishing and sailing, plus picnic and play areas. 6 miles. A426
Ryton Gardens - The National Centre for Organic Gardening. "Unique in Europe" and open every day except Christmas 024 7630 3517
