Rugby Walks

A short series of guided walks around this historic town in the heart of England - the home of Rugby Football and the famous Rugby School the setting for the classic 19th century novel Tom Brown's School Days.

Last refreshed: July 23rd, 2025 at 9:37 AM ⓘ

Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.

Follow on

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

RSS

Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app

Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

The Blue Plaque Tour

This short guided walk takes in some of Rugby's 'Blue Plaques' commemorating the town's famous buildings, people and events from the poet Rupert Brook to the father of the jet engine Sir Frank Whittle. Extra copies of this audio are available already loaded onto mp3 players from the town's visitor centre.

Oct 18, 2006•29 min

The Rugby Pathway of Fame Part Two

The second part of this two part audio tour following the trail of rugby balls set in the pavements of Rugby town. Today we start at number 19 - on Church Street outside St Andrews Church. Former England fly half Les Cusworth leads the way with the help of Blue Badge guide Roger Bailey

Sep 29, 2006•40 min

The Rugby Pathway of Fame

The Rugby Pathway of Fame follows fifty brass rugby footballs set in the pavements of this historic town. Former England Rugby star Les Cusworth and Blue Badge Guide Roger Bailey are our guides on part one of this fascinating walk

Sep 14, 2006•25 min

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android