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Rufford Abbey Country Park
Welcome to Rufford Abbey Country Park
Set in beautiful parkland, Rufford Abbey offers over 870 years of history, from its origins as a 12th century cistercian monastery to its period as a Jacobean era family home.
There is plenty to explore; with walks through the native woodlands, a lake and gardens plus a range of attractions, activities and places to relax and eat.
Family fun and activities are at the heart of the park. We have a full programme of seasonal workshops and special events; ranging from living history, archery competitions, themed trails to Christmas markets. We also offer lots of options for educational visits.
Park Favourites:
- Adventure Play Area - Open daily 10am to 4pm. (Free to use)
- Gift shop - Open daily 10am to 4.30pm
- Adventure Golf - Open daily 10am to 4pm - last admission 4pm. Open all year round from our Adventure Play Area Catering Shed.
- Archery - Open weekends & summer holidays 10am to 4pm (private party bookings for spring / summer can be arranged by Contacting Us)
- Boating Lake - Open weekends & summer holidays 10:30am to 4pm subject to weather
- Interactive walks - Always open
- Coach House Cafe - Open daily from 10am - 4:30pm, subject to weather
- Mill Tea Shop - Open daily from 10am - 4:30pm, subject to weather
- Adventure Play Area Catering Shed - Open daily 10:30am to 4pm, subject to weather
- Ice Cream Parlour - Open Saturday & Sunday from 12pm - subject to weather
- Pizza Van (Located in the Abbey courtyard) Open Saturday & Sunday 11:30am to 4pm, subject to weather
- Pizza Shed (Mill End) - Open Saturday & Sunday 11:30am to 4pm, subject to weather
- Orangery Plant Centre - Open daily from 10am to 5pm
- Toilets - Toilets across the park are currently open from 10am to 5:00pm daily.
- Open every day except Christmas Day (Christmas Eve opening Hours 10am - 2pm)
- Free admission to park and abbey ruins (Access to the abbey ruins is closed until further notice)
- Parking Charges - £4.00 per car (Payment by Card Only)
- Pre Paid for Car Parking available Book Here!
- £40 season ticket on sale here!
- Car parks open 10.00am - 6.00pm (subject to the weather)
- Dogs welcome on a lead
- Lots of dining options available from our many pop up units
- Mobility scooter hire & free wheelchair loan (available from the Gift Shop)
- No cycling
- No BBQ's
- Drones - At Rufford we do not allow the use of public drones for the safety and protection of our visitors. If you are a business looking to use a drone, you will need to put in writing a request prior to any use of drones to the Contracts Manager at Rufford Country Park at ruffordabbey@parkwood-leisure.co.uk.
- NEW Activity Pack now available from our gift shop.
*Increased car parking charges may be enforced when special events are taking place
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STAY-CATIONS!!! Book our Coach House Apartment for a short break at Rufford Abbey - LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR 2021 BOOKINGS - BOOK HERE!
