Stunning. Any Time Of The Year.
Historic Rugby is a hub of activity from early Spring through December. Have a look at a few images that show just how beautiful this amazing little village is throughout the seasons. Click on any image to enlarge. (Note: Cafe is closed for rebuilding in early 2021.)
Welcome
Historic Rugby is just off Highway 52, between Jamestown, TN and Elgin, TN.
Visitor Centre
Make your first stop our Visitor Centre.
Kingstone Lisle
Home of Rugby founder Thomas Hughes, beautifully preserved.
Kingstone Lisle
Interior of Kingstone Lisle, with piano that’s still played.
Village Cat
Be sure to meet Blackie, our village cat.
English Dancers
Festivals are a big part of Rugby’s season. Check our calendar for dates.
Music
We host a variety of music events.
Harrow Road Cafe
Opening mid-April. Renovated with a new menu.
Christmas Dinner
At the Harrow Road Cafe
Thomas Hughes Library
Built 1882. More than 7,000 volumes, and part our our Historic Rugby tour.
Rugby Commissary
English and Appalachian goods, crafts, and art.
Commissary
Crafts, literature, jewelry, art–even marbles and toys. Something for everyone
Board Of Aid
Board Of Aid
Print Shop
Rugby has an operating print shop with volunteers demonstrating printing.
Garden
In the yard at Kingston Lisle
Picnic
Visitors enjoying the day in Rugby.
Storyteller
Appalachian tales are part of our festivals.
Antique Cars
We host two car shows each year, antique cars in June and British cars in August.
Virgo House
Built 1881
Newbury House
Stay in an historic lodging house with beautiful Victorian decor.
Alexander-Perrrigo House
Alexander-Perrigo House, featuring a shop and lodging.
Gourd Art
At the Spirit of Red Hill Shop
Missions Matter Shop
Featuring fair trade crafts from around the world.
Oddities
You never know what you’ll find at the Spirit of Red Hill
Carolers
At our annual Christmas at Rugby event.
Having Fun
A youngster with a balsa plane from Rugby’s Commissary.
Honey Creek Overlook
In Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, adjacent to Historic Rugby.
Thomas Hughes
Rugby’s founder
Oak Lodge
More lodging in Rugby.
Pumpkin Art
At our Ghostly Gathering festival in October.
Costumes in Rugby
Part of Ghostly Gathering
Storytelling
At Ghostly Gathering
Storytelling
At Ghostly Gathering
Antique Car Show
Held each June
Artist Workshop
Rugby hosts artists, writers, environmentalists, and others at workshops throughout the year.
Wooden Car
Rugby residents are artists and craftspeople, too, as evidenced by this hand-built car.
Print Shop
Stop in and pick up a free souvenir.
British Car Show
Held each August
British Car Show
Dozens of amazing vehicle on display
Guided Hikes
The National Park Service has a ranger station in Rugby from Memorial Day through September offering free guided hikes.
Meeting of the Waters
There are hiking trails that start in the village center and lead into the National Park and State Natural Area.
Christ Church Episcopal
Built in 1887. Services still held there. All are welcome.