Rigby 250th Anniversary Celebrations Itinerary
13th-16th May 2025
Dear honoured guest,
It is a privilege to welcome you to the United Kingdom to celebrate the 250th
anniversary of John Rigby & Co., Britain’s oldest gunmaker. We have several very
exciting events arranged throughout the week and many esteemed guests who are
visiting from around the world to celebrate with us.
To manage your expectations, there will be some travel time throughout the event
as locations aren’t immediately adjacent to each other. However, we have arranged
to make these journeys as fun and comfortable as possible, with the aim
of incorporating the spirit of the celebrations we have planned for you.
I look forward to seeing you on Friday the 16th of May
Three cheers for Rigby!
My very best regards,
Marc Newton
Managing Director, Rigby
Your Itinerary
A Rigby host has been allocated to your group to look after you throughout your visit.
A final version of this itinerary will be available in the welcome pack in your room on arrival.
Tuesday – 13th May 2025
Dinner aboard the HMS Victory
Evening Dress Code: Black tie
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm: | Transport arranged from The Windmill, Clapham Common South Side, Clapham, London, SW4 9DE to the Great Cabin Supper, HMS Victory, Portsmouth |
| 5.30pm: | Arrive at HMS Victory, Portsmouth for a behind the scenes tour of the Big Repair |
| 7.00pm: | Cocktail & Canapé reception |
| 8.00pm: | Supper served in the Great Cabin |
| 10.30pm: | Carriages, transport to return to the Windmill, Clapham Common |
Wednesday – 14th May 2025
Private tours of the New Rigby Building and The Proof House
Dress code: Jacket & tie/Lounge suit/Day dress
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10.00am: | Transport arranged to collect you from the Windmill, Clapham Common to our new Rigby showroom for a first look pre-opening visit to show the future of Rigby. Then on to The Proof House for a private tour with lunch served in the Court room |
| 3.00pm | Thames boat ride back to the Windmill, Clapham Common Remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure. |
Your Itinerary
Thursday – 15th May 2025
Evening Braai
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Morning | Morning and afternoon at leisure to explore London |
Evening Dress Code: Safari Casual
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 6.00pm: | An Evening Braai at the Rigby Showroom, hosted by former Rigby owners, Paul Roberts and Patty Pugh |
| 10.00pm: | Transport arranged back to the Windmill, Clapham Common |
Friday – 16th May 2025
Morning Shoot followed by
250th Celebrations at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Morning Dress Code: Range suitable
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Morning | (Optional) Transport from the Windmill, Clapham Common to a morning |
Evening Dress Code: Black tie
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 3.45pm: | Transport arranged from the Windmill, Clapham Common, to the 250th celebrations |
| 6.00pm: | Arrival at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Cocktails and canapés at the Rigby Safari Tent |
| 6.30pm: | Welcome by Marc Newton, Managing Director, Rigby |
| 6.30pm: | Tours of HMS Victory |
| 7.15pm: | Parade to lead guests to HMS Warrior |
| 8.05pm: | Speech by Marc Newton, Managing Director, Rigby |
| 8.15pm: | Spitfire flypast |
| 8.30pm: | Dinner is announced |
| 10.30pm: | Military band & fireworks, upper deck |
| 11.30pm: | Carriages Transport arranged to return you to the Windmill, Clapham Common |
Locations
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
The Portsmouth Historic Dockyard showcases iconic Royal Navy ships like HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose, alongside interactive exhibits that bring over 800 years of British maritime history to life.
Victory Gate, HM Naval Base
Portsmouth PO1 3LJ
The Rigby Workshop/
Showroom and Museum
Our prestigious new space in Clapham brings Rigby’s history and workmanship to life, showcasing a working firearms workshop alongside a museum that displays 250 years of Rigby’s rich heritage.
42 Clapham Manor Street
London SW4 6DZ
The London Proof House
– Worshipful Company of Gunmakers
Since 1675, the Worshipful Company of Gunmakers has been located at its present location, just outside Aldgate and the old walls of the City of London. TheProof House has statutory powers to test and regulate the safety of firearms.
48-50 Commercial Road
London, E1 1LP
The West London
Shooting School
The Rigby Rifle Range at West London Shooting School. A state-of-the-art range that offers a five-lane 100m range with running boar setup, together with an adjacent two-lane 200m range.
Sharvel Lane, West End Road
Northolt UB5 6RA
Accommodation
 The Windmill
Clapham Common South Side
Clapham, London, SW4 9DE
Check in is from 3.00pm on the day of your booking and check out is 11.00am on the day you check out.
Packing Essentials
In addition to your regular travel essentials, please note that you will need:
Black tie for dinner
Lounge suit
Contact Information
Tony Sinnett
PA to Marc Newton
tony@johnrigbyandco.com
Sophie Charlesworth
Event Planner
sophie@johnrigbyandco.com