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    Rufford Old Hall
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    Rufford Old Hall
    200 Liverpool Road, Rufford, near Ormskirk, Lancashire L40 1SG
    Telephone: 01704 821254
    House  Garden  Weddings  Functions  1936 
    Step back in time at one of Lancashire's finest 16th-century Tudor buildings, where a young Will Shakespeare once performed. His stage, the Great Hall, is as spectacular today as when the Bard was performing for the owner, Sir Thomas Hesketh, and his raucous guests. Wander around the house and marvel over the fine collections of furniture, arms, armour and tapestries. Then step outside and enjoy the gardens, topiary and sculpture and a walk in the woodlands, alongside the canal. Complete your visit with some delicious, freshly prepared local food in the cosy tea-room

    Don't miss
    • Stand behind the giant screen, where Shakespeare made costume changes.
    • Imagine the feasts that took place in the Great Hall.
    • Live the life of the 19th-century Hesketh family.

    Making the most of your day
    Circular walks, guided tours and family events programme. Dogs on leads in grounds only, not formal gardens

    Opening times
    House, garden, shop and tea-room
    27-Feb - 07-Mar-10 11 - 5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    House
    13-Mar - 31-Oct-10 11 - 5 Mo Tu We Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Closed Saturdays Su
    13-Mar - 30-Oct-10 1 - 5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Closed Sundays
    Garden, shop and tea-room
    13-Mar - 31-Oct-10 11 - 5 Mo Tu We Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    05-Nov - 19-Dec-10 12 - 4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Fr Sa Su
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    Admission to house 11 to 1 by guided tour only (no extra charge). Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

    Get in touch

    01704 821254 Fax: 01704 823813 Email: ruffordoldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Prices

    Standard Admission House and garden: adult £6.20, child £3.10, family £15.50. Garden only: adult £4.30, child £2.20. Reduced rate when arriving by public transport


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