Rufford Old Hall

200 Liverpool Road
Rufford
Ormskirk
Lancashire
L40 1SG

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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
    (2011 times)
    Main Season:
    House/Grounds/Shop/Tea Room: (
    12th March - 30th October:
    Saurday - Wednesday 11.00am - 5.00pm Last Admission to House 4.30pm (access to the Great Hall maybe from 1.00pm on occasion)
    Also open every Thursday in August

    Winter Opening:

    Grounds/Tea Room/:
    5th November to 18th December:
    Saturday & Sunday Only 11.00am - 4.00pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2011 prices)
    Gardens Only: Adult: £4.30; Child £2.20.
    (including car parking) (this ticket also gains access to formal gardens, tea room, shop, woodland walk & lavatories).

    House & Gardens: Adult £6.30; Child £3.20; Family £15.00.

    Group Rate: Adult £5.40; Child £2.80.
    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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