Rufford Old Hall

Rufford Old Hall, Spring Blossom

Important notice -

We're working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so. However, Rufford Old Hall is closed.

A fine Tudor building, the home for stories of romance, wealth and 500 years of Hesketh family history.

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 100 gardens and parks in England and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. From Monday 6 July, we’re gradually opening gardens and parklands in Wales. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. All National Trust houses remain closed for now. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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Things to see and do

Bluebell woods

What's in bloom at Rufford? 

While we are closed at the moment, that's no reason not to celebrate the arrival of spring. Find out what's in bloom in Rufford's garden this season and take inspiration for your own outdoor space.

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Art and collections

Visitor admiring suits of armour in the Great Hall at Rufford

Rufford's must-see collection items 

Check out the must-see objects and collections from Rufford's five centuries of history you won't want to miss on your journey through the house.

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Weddings

Rufford Old Hall is a beautiful venue for a wedding

Get married in style and elegance 

Choose Rufford Old Hall for your special day and enjoy the classic atmosphere of this historic house and its picturesque gardens.

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Wildlife

Volunteer beekeepers tending a hive

Queen Bees at Rufford Old Hall 

Bees are essential to a healthy environment and at Rufford Old Hall we have three hives with new queens, that are from our own stock of bees.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Rufford Old Hall on the National Trust Collections website

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