Rufford Abbey Country Park

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.

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Park Favourites:

• Adventure Play Area - Open daily 9am to 5pm (Free to use) The Adventure Play Area will be closed from 3rd May for vital maintenance and improvements, and will reopen on 18th May
• Adventure Play Area Catering Shed - Open daily 10:30am to 4pm (subject to weather)
• Adventure Golf - Open daily 10:30am to 4pm - last admission 3pm. Open all year round from our Adventure Play Area Catering Shed. 
• Archery - Open from 2nd April every weekend and during the school holidays (private party bookings can be arranged by Contacting Us)
• Boating Lake  - Open from 2nd April every weekend and during the school holidays (subject to weather)
• Interactive walks - Always open
• Boat House - Open Saturdays and Sundays from 10am (subject to weather)
• Coach House Cafe - Open daily from 9.30am - 5pm (subject to weather) 
• Ice Cream Parlour - Open Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon (subject to weather)
• Mill Tea Shop - Open daily from 10am - 4pm (subject to weather)
• Pizza Van (Located in the Abbey courtyard) Open Saturday & Sunday 11:30am to 3pm (subject to weather)
• Rose Garden Tea Room - Open Monday to Fridays from 10am - 4pm (subject to weather)
• Abbey Tales - Open daily from 10am to 4pm (last admission) 
• Gift Shop - Open daily from 10am to 5pm (subject to weather)
• Orangery Plant Centre - Open daily from 10am to 5pm
• Toilets - Toilets across the park are currently open from 9:30am to 5pm daily. 

• Open every day except Christmas Day 
• Parking Charges - £5.00 per car (Payment by card only)
• Pre Paid for Car Parking available at the Mill  Book Here!
• £40 season ticket on sale here!
• Car parks open 9am - 5pm (Courtyard opens at 9:30am) 
• Dogs welcome on a lead
• Lots of dining options available
• Mobility scooter hire & free wheelchair loan (available from the Admin Office)
• 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.
• Our changing places hoist is temporarily out of use, we apologise for any inconvenience caused  
• We are committed to ensuring that our waste at Rufford is managed carefully.  All of our rubbish is taken to terminals where any recyclable waste is then sorted

*Increased car parking charges may be enforced when special events are taking place   

STAY-CATIONS!!! Book our Coach House Apartment for a short break at Rufford Abbey - BOOK HERE! 

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