Webb Ellis Cup

The Webb Ellis Cup sits in Rugby, the Midlands town where rugby union supposedly began. You'll find it displayed in the town's museum - a small but significant bronze trophy that marks the sport's origin story, allegedly born when a schoolboy named Webb Ellis picked up the ball and ran with it in 1820.

It's a brief stop rather than a full day out. The cup itself is genuinely striking to see in person, far more imposing than photos suggest, and the surrounding exhibits explain rugby's evolution from those chaotic early days into the organised sport we know now. History enthusiasts will find the whole thing rather satisfying - there's something about standing in front of an object that genuinely altered how people play sport.

You won't need more than an hour here, honestly. It's the kind of place you visit because you're already in Rugby, not because you'd trek across the region solely for it. Fair warning: if you're not into rugby or sporting history, it'll feel a bit thin.

If you're camping at one of the nearby parks - Meadow Field Glamping or Manor Farm are both within a short drive - it makes sense to pop into town. Stanford Hall, further afield at 5.5 miles, also works as a base. The cup gives Rugby itself a reason to explore the town centre, and you might grab lunch while you're at it. Pair it with a walk round the town's Georgian streets and you've got yourself a proper afternoon.