Rufford Old Hall

200 Liverpool Road, Rufford, Ormskirk, Lancashire L40 1SG, UK
1-99 Years
Paid

Description

Rufford Old Hall be wowed by the Tudor Great Hall with its fantastic furniture, arms, armour, tapestries and the carved oak screen, a rare survivor from the 1500s. History springs to life in the Hesketh's dining room, its food-laden table, lit candles and 'fire in the hearth' waiting to welcome the family's dinner guests.

And did Shakespeare spend a short time here in his youth? There’s reasonable evidence to suggest that he could once have known Rufford’s Great Hall for a few months whilst still in his teens. Ask us about the evidence and decide for yourself. Then relax as you stroll through Rufford's Victorian and Edwardian gardens - and remember you're only a few feet (or metres) above sea level - making Rufford one of the lowest lying National Trust gardens in England.

Price starts from £13.20 for Adults(18 years and over), £6.60 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £33.00 for Family(2 Adults and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • House: A beautiful Tudor and Jacobean house, home to five centuries of Lancashire and Hesketh family history.
  • Garden: Colourful borders, manicured lawns, an orchard and even squirrel-shaped topiary.
  • Woodland: A relaxed woodland with a winding path and space for nature play, all running alongside the Rufford branch of the Leeds and Liverpool canal.
  • Second-hand Bookshop: Hidden away in the Coach House, browse the varied selection of second-hand books on sale.
  • Family-friendly things to do at Rufford Old Hall: Rufford Old Hall offers plenty to see and do for all the family. Borrow a balance bike, explore the beautiful garden and surrounding woodland, discover the dedicated area for nature play and set your imagination free inside the house.
  • Things to do in Rufford Old Hall's house: Built for the Hesketh family in the 1530s, and given to the National Trust in 1936, there’s plenty of discoveries to be made in this fine Tudor building. From suits of armour in the Great Hall to the series of botanical colours of Ellen Stevens in the Dressing Room.
  • Explore the gardens at Rufford Old Hall: The gardens at Rufford Old Hall showcase lots of variety, from giant squirrel-shaped topiary and resident bees, to picnic spots in the Orchard Paddock and peaceful moments by the canal.

Facilities

  • Parking: On site included in admission. Scan membership card or pay in coach house.
  • Food & Drinks: Victorian tea-room with indoor and outdoor seating serving a range of hot food, sandwiches, snacks, cakes and drinks.
  • Toilet: Toilets available in the Cobbled Courtyard, including an accessible toilet and baby-changing facilities.
  • Dogs allowed: Dogs on leads are welcome in the North Woods, North Paddock, Garden and Cobbled Courtyard. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the House and Orchard Paddock.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

14 Feb - 21 Dec: 

  • Adult (18+): £13.20 with Gift Aid / £12.00 without Gift Aid.
  • Child (5–17), under 5s free: £6.60 with Gift Aid / £6.00 without Gift Aid.
  • Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £33.00 with Gift Aid / £30.00 without Gift Aid.
  • Family (one adult): £19.80 with Gift Aid / £18.00 without Gift Aid.
  • Group (Adult 18+): £11.40.
  • Group (Child 5–17): £5.70.

27 Dec - 28 Dec: 

  • Adult (18+): £6.60 with Gift Aid / £6.00 without Gift Aid.
  • Child (5–17), under 5s free: £3.30 with Gift Aid / £3.00 without Gift Aid.
  • Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £16.50 with Gift Aid / £15.00 without Gift Aid.
  • Family (one adult): £9.90 with Gift Aid / £9.00 without Gift Aid.
  • Group (Adult 18+): £5.70.
  • Group (Child 5–17): £2.85.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/liverpool-lancashire/rufford-old-hall#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

  • House: 11:00 - 15:30
  • Garden: 10:30 - 15:30
  • Tea-room: 10:30 - 15:30

Address: 200 Liverpool Road, Rufford, Ormskirk, Lancashire L40 1SG, UK

Post Code: L40 1SG

Council: West Lancashire

County: Lancashire

  • By road: On A59. From M6 junction 27, follow signs for Parbold then Rufford.
  • On foot: On towpath of Leeds to Liverpool Canal.
  • By train: Rufford ½ mile; Burscough Bridge 2½ miles.
  • By bus: Services from Southport to Chorley and Preston to Ormskirk.
  • Parking: On site included in admission. Scan membership card or pay in coach house.

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