Rufford Old Hall

The magnificent Great Hall dates from around 1530 and is believed to have played host to a performing William Shakespeare. A magnificent, giant, carved, moveable wooden screen is thought to be the only surviving example of its kind in the UK. Suits of armour stand guard in the Great Hall, while the Carolean Wing houses collections of weapons, tapestries and oak furniture.

The attractively maintained Victorian Garden contains sculptures and topiary and, for those with a little more energy, the property also offers canalside and woodland walks.

General Information:

  • Disabled toilets
  • Shop
  • Restaurant
  • Picnic tables
  • Free parking 10yds
  • Dogs allowed on leads in grounds only (not formal gardens)


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    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    Spring Weekends:

    House/Tea Room/Shop/Gardens:
    Saturday 28th February & Sunday 1st Marc:)
    Saturday 7th March & Sunday 8th March:
    11.00am - 5.00pm.
    Last Admission to House: 4.30pm.

    Main Season:
    Saturday 14th March - Sunday 1st November.
    (Open Good Friday)

    HOUSE:
    Sunday /Monday /Tuesday /Wednesday: 11.00am - 1.00pm (Free Guided Tour Only).
    Sunday /Monday /Tuesday /Wednesday: 1.00pm - 5.00pm (Free Flow)

    Saturdays: 1.00pm - 5.00pm (Free Flow).
    Last Admission to House 4.30pm Every day.

    Tea Room & Shop:
    Saturday /Sunday /Monday /Tuesday /Wednesday 11.00am - 5.00pmGARDENS:
    Saturday /Sunday /Monday /Tuesday /Wednesday 11.00am - 5.30pm.
    House Closes: Sunday 1st November.

    Winter Opening:Friday 6th November - Sunday 20th December.

    Tea Room & Gardens:
    Friday /Saturday /Sunday 12.00pm - 4.00pm.
    Friday 6th November - Sunday 29th November.
    br>Shop: Friday /Saturday /Sunday 12.00pm - 4.00pm.
    Friday 4th December - Sunday 20th December.
    SHOP: Wednesday /Thursday /Friday /Saturday /Sunday
    12.00pm - 4.00pm

    Admission Charges
    (2009 prices)
    Gardens Only: Adult: £4.20; Child £2.10.
    (including car parking) (this ticket also gains access to formal gardens, tea room, shop, woodland walk & lavatories).

    House & Gardens: Adult £6.00; Child £3.00; Family £15.00.

    Group Rate: Adult £5.10; Child £2.60.
    Available to pre-booked groups of 15 or more people.

    Carers gain free entrance.
    Free entry to National Trust members, who must present their membership card for free entry.

    Directions
    7ml N of Ormskirk, in village of Rufford on E side of A59. From M6 exit 27, follow signs for Rufford. Adjoins towpath of Rufford extension of Leeds-Liverpool Canal.
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    Rufford Old Hall Postcode for SatNav: L40 1SG

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