Welcome to Rugby

Rugby is a market town in Warwickshire, England, located on the River Avon. It is known for being the birthplace of rugby football, which was invented by William Webb Ellis in 1823. The town has a rich history and is home to many historic buildings, including the Rugby School, where Webb Ellis attended. Rugby School is one of the oldest and most prestigious schools in the country, and has produced many famous alumni, including Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland.

Rugby is also home to a number of sports clubs, including the Rugby Football Club, which was founded in 1871 and is one of the oldest rugby clubs in the world. The club has a long and successful history, having won the English Premiership and the European Cup multiple times. Rugby is also home to the Warwickshire County Cricket Club, which plays its home matches at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. The club has a strong following and has produced many famous cricketers over the years.

In addition to its sporting heritage, Rugby is also known for its beautiful countryside and historic landmarks. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque villages, and is home to many historic buildings, including the Rugby School Chapel and the Rugby Art Gallery and Museum. The town also hosts a number of cultural events throughout the year, including the Rugby Festival of Culture and the Rugby Food and Drink Festival. Overall, Rugby is a charming and historic town with a rich sporting and cultural heritage.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 8°C

Feels Like: 4.6°C

Wind: 14.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Rugby School Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Parker-Jones	The Bursary 10 Little Church Street Rugby Warwickshire CV21 3AW 1788556216 School Website
Northlands Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julian Davoile	Pinders Lane Rugby Warwickshire CV21 2SS 01788542440 School Website
Lawrence Sheriff School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Teresa Mpofu	Clifton Road Rugby Warwickshire CV21 3AG 01788843700 School Website
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Barnes	Merttens Drive Rugby Warwickshire CV22 7AF 1788543636 School Website
Oakfield Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leah Adams	Oakfield Road Rugby Warwickshire CV22 6AU 01788565021 School Website
St Matthews Bloxam C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anita Timson	Webb Ellis Road Rugby Warwickshire CV22 7AU 01788542610 School Website
St Andrews Benn C Of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Abigail Huggins	Chester Street Rugby Warwickshire CV21 3NX 01788574697 School Website
Harris C Of E Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Roberta Harrison	Harris Drive Overslade Lane Rugby Warwickshire CV22 6EA 01788812549 School Website
St Oswalds C Of E Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Cuskelly	Addison Road Rugby Warwickshire CV22 7DJ 01788543882 School Website
Rugby Free Secondary School Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Iain Green	Anderson Avenue Rugby Warwickshire CV22 5PE 1788222060 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rugby Railway Terrace, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3LA 0.56 Miles

Long Buckby Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, NN6 7QA 9.13 Miles

Coventry Station Square, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2GT 10.83 Miles

Coventry Arena Arena Park Shopping Centre, Classic Drive, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 6AS 10.92 Miles

Bedworth Bulkington Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 8JG 11.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fone-A-Car 01788 543333 6 Regent Pl, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PN 0.09 Miles
Call A Car 01788 540800 150 Railway Terrace, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3HN 0.25 Miles
Busy Cab 01788 575757 68 Bath St, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JD 0.26 Miles
Skiline Taxi 07825 542987 116, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JA 0.28 Miles
Dial A Cab 01788 570202 3 Bath St, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JF 0.28 Miles
Rugby Roamer Cars 01788 343434 155 Murray Rd, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JR 0.34 Miles
Abc Taxis 07814 166738 153 Murray Rd, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JR 0.34 Miles
Alpha Cars 07875 626881 6 Tom Brown St, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JT 0.34 Miles
Aj Cars 01788 810098 5, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3HS 0.47 Miles
Bees Knees Travel 01788 561212 Unit 31, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3XH 0.86 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
2 North Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Albert Street Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Telephone Exchange No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheep Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Rugby School No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rounds Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Railway Terrace No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newbold Road(Essex Street) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunchurch Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grosvenor Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Westside Medical Centre 01788 544744	Westside M/C Hilton House Corporation Street Rugby CV21 2DN
Bennfield Surgery 01788 540860	Bennfield Surgery Hilton Hse,Corporation St Rugby Warwickshire CV21 2DN
Central Surgery 01788 524366	Central Surgery Corporation Street Rugby Warwickshire CV21 3SP
Market Quarter Medical Practice 01788 578800	Mkt Quarter Med Practice Health & Wellbeing Centre Rugby Warwickshire CV21 3HX
Beech Tree Medical Practice 01788 561319	Beech Tree Med Practice Health & Wellbeing Centre Rugby Warwickshire CV21 3HX

Local Stores

Rugby - Clifton Road
31B Clifton Road
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 3PY
01788 569512
Store Website
0.23 miles

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SPAR - Lutterworth
Lutterworth Ford
Leicester Road
Lutterworth
LE17 4NQ
01455 556888
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Animal House Veterinary Surgery Ltd
3 Eastlands Court St Peters Road Rugby Warwickshire CV21 3QP 01788 575300 info@vetanimalhouse.net Website 0.70 miles
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Rugby Central Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 1, Technology Drive Retail Park Rugby Warwickshire CV21 1RW 01788 545970 rugbycentral@vets4pets.com 0.79 miles

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Rugby Vets4pets Ltd
213 Bilton Road Rugby Warwickshire CV22 7DY 01788 816 117 rugby@vets4pets.com Website 1.16 miles
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Bilton Veterinary Centre Ltd
259 Bilton Road Rugby Warwickshire CV22 7EQ 01788 812650 lindareece@biltonvets.co.uk Website 1.29 miles
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For out of hours emergencies phone 01788 812650 to speak to our on call vet
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Medivet Rugby Hillmortonrainsbrook Veterinary Group Ltd
83 High Street Rugby Warwickshire CV21 4HD 01788 542221 rugby.hillmorton@medivet.co.uk Website 2.24 miles
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Onley Equine Vets
Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex Onley Grounds Farm Willoughby Rugby Warwickshire CV23 8AJ 01788 523000 equine@towcester-vets.co.uk Website 2.97 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Draycote Water Country Park
Draycote Water Is A 650 Acre Reservoir Set High In The Rolling Warwickshire Countryside That Has A Tarmac Road Perfect For Walking, Running Or Cycling. There Is Also A Children’S Play Area, A Restaurant, Ice Cream Kiosk, Sailing Club And Fishery. There Is A Flat Five Mile Tarmac Pavement Around The Reservoir Which Is Ideal For A Leisurely Stroll. The 24 Acre Country Park Provides Plenty Of Space To Play Games And Enjoy The Outdoors. The Hensborough Hill Top Provides Spectacular Views And Is A Great Place For A Picnic. Your Furry Friend Can’T Be Walked Around The Reservoir We’Re Afraid, But The 24 Acre Country Park Allows For A Short Dog Walk. Draycote Water Kites Hardwick Rugby Warwickshire Lancashire CV23 8AB 4.02 miles Car Parking Is Charged At £4 All Day Or £3 For 2 Hours. You Can Buy An Annual Parking Pass For £37, Or A Multisite Parking Permit For £60. Please Call 0330 6780 701 For Further Information. Draycote Water Has A Smooth Surfaced Path That'S Suitable For Pushchair And Wheelchair Access.

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Coombe Abbey Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Coombe Abbey Country Park, In Binley, Warwickshire. Coombe Abbey Park Is Set In 500 Acres Of Grounds, With Woodland, Gardens, Trails, Wildlife And Flowers To Keep You Entertained. CV3 2AB 6.78 miles From The M6 Motorway, Exit At Junction 2. Follow Signs To M40 Warwick, Coventry. Join The A46 Dual Carriageway. At The First Roundabout, Take The Second Exit. Turn Right And Follow Signs To Coombe Park. Take The First Exit, Left, At The Next Roundabout. At The Traffic Lights, Turm Left Onto The B4027. The Entrance To The Park Is About One Mile On The Left.

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Coombe Abbey Country Park
Lancashire 7.06 miles Address: Coombe Abbey Park Brinklow Road Binley Coventry Cv3 2Ab Parking: Paid Parking Available

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Ryton Pools Country Park
“The 100 Acres Of Ryton Pools Country Park Are Just Waiting To Be Explored. The Many Different Habitats Are Home To A Wide Range Of Birds And Other Wildlife. The Excellent Surfaced Paths Enable Easy Walking Around The Site, And Provide Access To An Adjoining Ancient Woodland, Ryton Wood (By Agreement With The Warwickshire Wildlife Trust).Come And Have A Picnic In The Peace And Quiet Of The Park, Or Enjoy Refreshments At The Visitor Centre. We Have A Walks And Events Programme Offering Activities Throughout The Year To Suit All Age Groups And Interests. Pick Up A Leaflet From The Visitor Centre.” Ryton Rd 8.37 miles Car Parking: - Up To 15 Minutes: Free, - 15 Minutes To 2 Hours: £3.00, - 2 To 4 Hours: £4.00, - 4+ Hours: £6.00 Per Car Correct Change Needed: £2, £1, 50P, 20P, 10P Coins.

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Daventry Country Park
Daventry Country Park Daventry Lancashire NN11 2JB 8.60 miles

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Fosse Meadows Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Fosse Meadows Country Park. This Area Holds Young, Predominately Broadleaf, Woodland With Something For Everyone. Plenty Of Wide Paths, Bird Hides, Open Grassy Places, Benches, And Ponds. LE10 3AB 9.63 miles From The A5, Take The B4114 Toward Sharnford. Once Through Sharnford, Still On The B4114, Take A Right Onto Frolesworth Road (A Brown Road Sign Will Direct You To Fosse Meadows). Then Take A Right Onto Roman Road And You Have A Choice Of Two Car Parks On Your Right, The Second Is Larger Than The First.

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Weather Forecast

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