Get set to ride a balance bike at Rufford Old Hall

Children riding balance bikes

Will you be able to keep up with your children once they’ve learnt to cycle? Come along to Rufford Old Hall and borrow one of our free balance bikes – the perfect way to help your future cyclists learn how to ride, in beautiful, traffic-free surroundings.

Lets get your future cyclists off to a great start

Cycling is an important life skill and a healthy way to explore outdoors. We want to help the next generation’s cyclists learn to ride, starting their lifelong love of cycling in beautiful natural surroundings. That's why we are delighted to offer free-to-hire balance bikes to our visitors.

Just turn up and ride

The balance bikes and helmets are available to hire from the Reception. You don’t need to book anything, and the balance bikes are free to use - just turn up and get going!

Explore on wheels

There are plenty of paths to follow through the gardens and the wide open space of the Orchard Paddock makes it a great place to ride around.

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'50 things to do before you’re 11¾'

Get stuck into some '50 things' activities. Pick up a guide for some inspiration and let your kids have fun building a den (no. 4), having fun with sticks (no. 12), joining in nature’s band (no. 25) or watching a bird (no. 44).

Dressing up in armour at Rufford Old Hall Lancashire

Play pretend in the Great Hall 

Don't forget to step inside our Tudor house, filled with treasures and fascinating stories. Inside the Great Hall, you will find magnificent suits of armour that will really get children's imaginations flowing. They can even pretend to be Tudor ladies and gentlemen for the day!

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A boy eating a scone

Tuck in to family-friendly food 

There's something to suit all diets and tastebuds in the Victorian Tea Room. Kids will love our special lunchboxes filled with sandwiches, fruit, crisps, a drink carton and a sweet treat, all for only £4.25! If you have a special request, just let one of our friendly servers know and we will be happy to help.

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