To an outsider, Rugby can appear to be a sleepy former market town. Situated on the River Avon, in the heart of Warwickshire, Rugby does however have many claims to fame:
- It is said to be the birthplace of the game of Rugby Football
- It is the home of one of England’s oldest, finest and most prestigious public schools
- The first British jet engine was designed in Rugby by Frank Whittle in the 1930′s
But what does today’s modern town of Rugby have to offer to it’s residents and the people who work there?
Rugby has changed over the years but it still manages to retain it’s ‘traditional market town’ feel. It is a very pedestrian friendly town and boasts a good range of shops, restaurants and night life. The imposing buildings of Rugby School at the end of the high street confirm the town’s proud traditions.
The town has excellent leisure facilities with a comprehensive range of sports clubs, social clubs, parks and open spaces as well as the renowned Caldecott Park and Draycote Water a short distance away.
There is an Art Gallery and Museum in the town as well as the Webb Ellis Museum of Rugby Football.
Transport:
Rugby has excellent transport facilities and enjoys good air, rail and road links.
The closest major airport is at Coventry whilst Birmingham International Airport is just 22 miles away.
The town has easy access to 3 major motorways – M1, M6 and M45.
There is an excellent rail service – Rugby Railway Station was once the largest railway station in Europe and remains an important one both to nostalgic railway enthusiasts and the commuters of today. There is a high speed electrified route to London which enables commuters to reach the capital in less than an hour. There are also Virgin West Coast mainline trains to Manchester, Liverpool, North Wales & Scotland.
Education Facilities:
Rugby offers a wide range of both private and state school education with good quality facilities available from Kindergarten through to higher education. Please click here for a list of all the schools and other educational establishments in the town.
Housing Facilities:
Rugby Borough Council has some housing available to rent – see here for details. There is a good supply of quality private housing available for either rent or purchase in and around the town. At the time of writing there are 500 properties for sale in the town and the average house price is around £198,000. Click here for full details of the private housing stock presently available in and around Rugby.
Rugby is a very safe and pleasant town. It welcomes people of all nationalities, cultures and religions. It is a friendly place and an ideal location in which to work and raise a family.
