Serge Blanco France

The Serge Blanco stadium sits just outside Rugby, a working sports ground that's genuinely interesting if you're into rugby history rather than a polished heritage attraction. Named after the French rugby legend, it's the home of Rugby Football Club - and yes, the sport was actually invented in this town, which is worth remembering when you're stood on the pitch.

You can tour the ground when matches aren't on, though it's best to ring ahead as opening times aren't widely advertised. It's not glamorous - more functional than fancy - but that's rather the point. The stadium itself is modest, the kind of place where rugby is still genuinely played rather than just watched on screens. Fans and rugby historians will find more to engage with than casual visitors; if you're just after a quick look around, you'll be done in 45 minutes.

Admission details are thin on the ground online, so contact the club directly to confirm current prices and whether a tour is even running when you visit. It works well alongside a longer Midlands break - Meadow Field Luxury Glamping is only 3.3 miles away, or Caravanning and Camping at Manor Farm sits at 3.4 miles if you want to base yourself nearby. The wider Rugby area has genuine sporting pedigree, and this stadium is part of that story rather than a standalone destination. Worth a detour if rugby means something to you; less essential otherwise.