Rufford Abbey Country Park
Welcome to Rufford Abbey Country Park
Customer Update:
From Monday 12th April, Rufford Abbey Country Park will be reopening some of our facilities as part of the governments roadmap. This includes our Gift Shop, Ice Cream Parlour, Adventure Golf and Play Shed catering facilities. As a Covid Safe venue, we have put a range of measures in place to ensure all our visitors are safe when visiting the park.
We are operating within the current Government guidelines which includes Country Parks and car parks being open for local exercise but some of our facilities will be limited.
The majority of our staff are still furloughed and the staff at the park are working hard to keep everyone safe with social distancing measures in place. Please be patient when accessing the park or queuing for services. The staff are doing their best under difficult circumstances.
Please remember Hands, Face, Space.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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 (Free to use)
- Gift shop - Open daily 10am to 4pm.
- Adventure Golf - Open all year round from our Adventure Play Area Catering Shed - 10:30am to 4pm - last admission 4pm.
- Archery - (Reopening 29th May) (private party bookings for spring / summer can be arranged by Contacting Us )
- Boating Lake - (Reopening 29th May)
- Interactive walks
- Coach House Cafe (open daily from 10am - 4:30pm)
- Mill Tea Shop (open daily from 10am - 4:30pm)
- 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 4:30pm 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 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
- 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 - currently closed)
- 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
Book our Coach House Apartment for a short break at Rufford Abbey
(All on the first floor)
Kitchen/dining room: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine.
Bedroom 1: With double bed and Freeview TV.
Bedroom 2: With double bed and Freeview TV.
Shower room: With shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.
Situated in the grounds of Rufford Abbey, this first floor apartment is set within extensive grounds. You can enjoy walks around the historic gardens, as well as benefit from on-site facilities such as a restaurant and shop, as well as Rufford Abbey itself.
To book please visit Welcome Cottages
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