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About Rugby School, Warwickshire

Rugby School provides a truly unique event venue in Warwickshire for occasions that demand character and flexibility. Combining centuries of heritage architecture with modern event facilities, this Warwickshire venue is ideal for conferences, weddings, and theatrical productions alike. 

From grand halls and purpose-built theatres to intimate meeting rooms and galleries, Rugby School provides an inspiring backdrop supported by professional event services and contemporary AV capabilities. With on-site accommodation and extensive outdoor space, this conference venue is perfectly suited to both single-day events and multi-day residential programmes in the West Midlands. 

Event spaces for up to 500 delegates

Looking to hire a venue for conferences, product launches, private celebrations, and beyond? Explore a diverse collection of flexible spaces.

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    • Collingwood 150 Seats
    • Collingwood With Tables
    • Collingwood Centre Hall

    Collingwood Centre Hall

    Capacity: 300

    Ideal for conferences, assemblies, and large presentations, this adaptable hall provides a professional setting with staging and projection capabilities.

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    • Foxcroft

    Foxcroft Lecture Theatre & Atrium

    Capacity: 200

    Planning a conference or an awards event in a venue with a breakout space? The Foxcroft Lecture Theatre is complemented by an atrium, ideal for networking and refreshments.

    • Breakout space
    • Screens
    • Projector
    • James Pav External
    • James Pavillion
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    James Pavillion

    Capacity: 60

    A quiet and adaptable space ideal for meetings, workshops, and breakout sessions within a peaceful setting.

    • Flexible layout
    • Natural light
    • Quiet space
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    Lewis Gallery

    Capacity: 120

    An elegant space well suited to compact exhibitions, stylish receptions, and intimate events.

    • Gallery setting
    • Unique space
    • Ideal for displays
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    • Macreadyinside

    Macready Theatre

    Capacity: 235

    A fully equipped theatre ideal for performances, presentations, and formal talks, supported by professional technical facilities.

    • Stage
    • Lighting
    • Sound system
    • Old Armoury

    Old Armoury

    Capacity: 20

    A compact room for private meetings and small presentations within a historic environment. Well-suited to discreet gatherings and intimate private dining.

    • Projector
    • Historic features
    • Private setting
    • OBS Long Table (2)
    • Old Big School Wedding
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    Old Big School

    Capacity: 140

    A striking space suited to lectures, receptions, and formal gatherings, set within one of Rugby School’s most iconic buildings.

    • Large screen
    • Heritage setting
    • Historic features
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    Sports Centre Café

    Capacity: 150

    A relaxed, sociable setting that works well for informal briefings and hosted receptions, with catering options that can also support casual private dining for smaller groups.

    • Projector
    • Casual setting
    • Refreshments
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    • Temple Speech 1

    Temple Speech Room

    Capacity: 500

    Need an impressive auditorium for a keynote address, conference, or theatrical performance? The Temple Speech Room is the largest space on site, featuring tiered seating and full presentation facilities.

    • Large space
    • Projector
    • Lectern

Capacity at a Glance

Event Space Reception Theatre Boardroom UShape Dinner / Dance Cab Lunch / Dinner Max Capacity
Collingwood Centre Hall 300 200 0 0 0 128 150 300
Foxcroft Lecture Theatre & Atrium 200 120 20 0 0 0 50 200
James Pavillion 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 60
Lewis Gallery 120 60 20 0 0 16 40 120
Macready Theatre 0 235 0 0 0 0 0 235
Old Armoury 20 20 0 0 0 20 20 20
Old Big School 130 140 60 0 0 80 90 140
Sports Centre Café 150 120 0 0 0 60 120 150
Temple Speech Room 300 500 0 0 0 75 150 500

Location

Rugby School is centrally located in Warwickshire with excellent national transport links. The venue benefits from proximity to Rugby Train Station, easy motorway access, and convenient connections to major UK airports.

Travel

  • Rugby Train Station 1.5 miles
  • Birmingham Airport 28 miles
  • M1 5 miles
  • London Luton Airport 56 miles
  • M6 3 miles

Address

Rugby School, Barby Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5DR

Collingwood 150 Seats

Conference rooms

Rugby School is a versatile conference venue in the West Midlands, offering a collection of spaces set within an iconic campus, ideal for large-scale conferences and keynote presentations, as well as training days and breakout sessions. With auditoriums, lecture theatres, halls, and smaller meeting rooms available, each space is supported by modern AV facilities and professional event services, allowing organisers to deliver seamless, events in an inspiring setting. 

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Weddings

From elegant indoor receptions to celebrations set against the school’s impressive grounds, Rugby School offers a versatile venue for weddings of every style. With tailored catering and a dedicated events team, it supports seamless days that can include welcoming drinks, relaxed private dining, and larger private celebrations that run into the evening. 

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Theatre Shows

Rugby School offers a range of theatre and performance spaces ideal for live shows, productions, and cultural events. With venues including the fully equipped Macready Theatre alongside larger spaces like the Temple Speech Room and Collingwood Centre, the campus supports everything from touring productions to creative showcases. 

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Celebrations

Planning a private party, a dedicated celebration, or a milestone family gathering? Rugby School provides a unique event venue in the West Midlands for a range of occasions. With a choice of atmospheric indoor venues and scenic outdoor spaces, you’ll be supported by event planning expertise and flexible catering tailored to match your style. 

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Catering

Lodestone House

Lodestone House creates thoughtful, seasonal food designed to nourish and bring people together. Rooted in sustainability and community, their menus celebrate fresh, locally sourced ingredients and wholesome cooking that supports wellbeing without compromising on flavour. With a focus on care, quality and conscious catering, Lodestone House delivers food experiences that feel personal, purposeful and perfectly suited to collaborative, creative spaces.

Learn more: www.lodestonehouse.co.uk

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Sustainability

Our venues recognise the risks posed to the planet from climate change and the consequences of this change being felt by people all around the world. That is why they operate Meetings For Change & Better Banquets, where we offer the following commitments:

  • We believe in using fresh, seasonal products

    We prioritise British and seasonal produce. We have banned air freight.

  • We believe in the power of plants

    Our menus are always plant-forward, with a choice of great-tasting alternative proteins. 60% of menus now need to be vegan, vegetarian, or plant-forward. A plant-forward recipe is one which prioritises plant ingredients e.g. vegetables, fruits, legumes, and grains but doesn’t necessarily eliminate all animal-based foods.

  • We believe in zero waste 

    Whatever we’re cooking for your meeting or event our approach is root-to-stem, nose-to-tail. All our packaging is recycled or reusable.

  • We believe in ethical sourcing 

    All meat is sourced from the UK&I. All our fish is MCS 1-3. Our teas and coffees come from responsible suppliers. Our chocolate is Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance certified.

  • We believe in protecting our planet 

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