Rugby School Museum

10 Little Church Street
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 3AW

Tel: +44 (0)1788 556 109
Email: museum@rugbyschool.net


Museum is currently closed, during a move and refurbishment. It is due to re-open in the summer of this year.

Visit Rugby School

  • Birthplace of Rugby Football
  • Scene of Tom Brown's Schooldays
  • Home of the poet Rupert Brooke
  • The school which educated Lewis Carroll author of Alice in Wonderland
  • The School Museum tells the story of Rugby, its people and its game.

    Guided Tours of Rugby School: Tours are still available on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Tours leave from the Museum at 2.00pm. (Tours may be cancelled at short notice as this is a working school, so please confirm before your visit).

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    The Museum is Closed during a move and refurbishment. It is due to re-open in the summer of this year. Please contact 01788 556169 for further details.

    Guided Tours of Rugby School:
    Monday, Friday and Saturday
    Tours start 2.00pm.
    Closed for two weeks at Christmas.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Please Telephone for details.

    Directions
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