Visitor Information for Rufford Old Hall Garden
Google Visitor Review Score 4.5/5 Stars
Opening Days: The Gardens are open Friday to Sunday in Winter & Friday to Tuesday Spring to Autumn
House is open later in the year so check before you visit!
Opening Times: 10.30am to 4.30pm
Admission Prices: Adults £13.20, Children 5 to 15 years £6.60, Under 5’s Free (price includes Gift Aid)
Check here for this years full opening times, costs & facilities
Top Tip: Free Balance Bikes at the Coach House for teaching kids how to ride!
Key Features of Rufford Old Hall Garden
Woodland Walks . Lawns . Paddock . Orchard . Bee Hives . Tea Room. Book Shop . Picnic Tables
About Rufford Old Hall Garden
Rufford Old Hall Garden is a National Trust property and the garden offers several highlights for you to enjoy.
These include the South Lawn with its towering trees, Beech Walk Paddock by the canal, The Squirrel Border with its squirrel shaped topiary, the Orchard with its apple and pear tree and the Bee Hives.
The woodland is ideal for exploring with space for nature play and runs alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
The house offers guided tours in the morning and there are a good number of rooms to see from the Great Hall, Ante Room, Dining Room, Drawing Room and Study.
The Philip Ashcroft Collection exhibits local relics from South West Lancashire. Interesting!
As well as the gardens and house there is a Victorian tea-room selling cakes, hot and cold drinks and sandwiches.
There is seating indoors and outdoors if the weather allows.
A second hand bookshop is always good for a browse and there are several picnic tables dotted around the grounds.
And there are a number of activities for kids to do inside the house and grounds.
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Accessibility at Rufford Old Hall Garden
Accessibility is generally good but there are some stairs in the house to the first floor.
If in doubt read the full accessibility information from the website here.
Dogs at Rufford Old Hall Garden
Dogs are allowed into Rufford Old Hall Garden but assistance dogs only allowed in the House and Orchard Paddock.
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Contact Details for Rufford Old Hall Garden
Address: Rufford Old Hall Garden, 200 Liverpool Road, Rufford, near Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1SG
Tel: 01704821254
Email: ruffordoldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: Link here
Accommodation near to Rufford Old Hall Garden
If you are looking for somewhere to stay near to Rufford Old Hall Garden in Rufford then look here for your Ormskirk Accommodation.
Visitor Reviews of Rufford Old Hall Garden
Google Visitor Review Score 4.5 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are. Here is what visitors think about their visit to Rufford Old Hall Garden:
Visitors consistently describe Rufford Old Hall as a beautiful, intimate National Trust property full of character, history, and warmth.
Visitors to the gardens say the value is not for their size, but for their tranquillity, accessibility, and charm, describing them as a peaceful complement to the historic hall and a place where it’s easy to slow down and enjoy the surroundings.
“Lovely short walk up to the church and back via the canal towpath.” – Graham
“Very interesting and set in the most beautiful gardens.” – Shelly
“Lovely house and gardens. Not huge but well worth a visit.” – Liz
“The grounds are pleasant for a stroll and not too big.” – Barbara
“Trailing dogs in the grounds which is nice.” – Nina
“Mainly flat — suitable for those with some mobility issues.” – Dot
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Map and Location of Rufford Old Hall Garden
All information was believed to correct at the time of publication
Rufford
near Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SG
United Kingdom