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| The spectacular Great Hall has an intricately carved, moveable, wooden screen and dramatic hammer-beam roof. Evidence suggests that Shakespeare performed in this hall for the owner, Sir Thomas Hesketh, whose family owned Rufford for over 400 years. The house contains fine collections of 16th- and 17th-century oak furniture, arms, armour and tapestries. The grounds are laid out in late-Victorian style and feature a herbaceous border, orchard, topiary, sculpture, a woodland and canal walks.<z6>. | | | | |  | Guided tours
Average length of visit: 2hrs. On-board coach welcome. Introductory talk. General guided tour£. Special interest tours: Specialist tours as part of events programme£ | | |  | Coach parking
Coach parking, 50yds. Max. 1 coach per day. Coaches will be directed by a member of staff | | |  | On site catering
The Old Kitchen Tea-room (licensed), waitress service, 60 covers. Winter opening and Christmas dinners, tel. for details. Set menu available. Groups can reserve tables. Large groups (25+) will be asked to split into 2 to use tea-room at separate times | | |
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