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Rufford Old Hall

A fine Tudor house and colourful garden, home to five centuries of Lancashire and Hesketh family history

200 Liverpool Road, Rufford, near Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1SG

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Visitors in the garden at Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire

Summer of Play at Rufford Old Hall 

18 July–1 September | Enjoy garden games and self-led activities at Rufford Old Hall. Take parts in sports like cricket, rounders, tennis, or create your own sports day with skipping ropes, hula hoops, race markers, beanbags and more.

Families exploring the scarecrow trail, Rufford Old Hall

Scarecrow Festival 2025 - Get Involved 

Create your very own scarecrow for display here in Rufford's grounds during our annual scarecrow festival.

A young family sit on the grass in the sunshine with the house in the background at Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire
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Family-friendly things to do at Rufford Old Hall 

There’s so much for families to do – you can borrow a balance bike, explore the surrounding gardens and woodland, discover the dedicated area for nature play and set your imagination free inside the house.

The Great Hall, Rufford Old Hall
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Things to do in Rufford Old Hall's house 

Discover weapons and suits of armour, the Philip Ashcroft collection of 1930s Lancashire life, a 500-year-old screen, botanical watercolours from the 1800s and much more at Rufford Old Hall.

Colourful rhododendrons in the garden in June at Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire
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Explore the gardens at Rufford Old Hall 

The gardens at Rufford Old Hall have lots of variety, from giant squirrel topiary and beehives, to picnic spots in the orchard and peaceful walks by the canal.

Visitors walking their dogs in the garden at Sizergh, Cumbria
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Visiting Rufford Old Hall with your dog 

Explore the woodland, gardens, Beech Walk Paddock, North Paddock and cobbled courtyard with your dog at Rufford Old Hall at this one pawprint rated place.

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Rufford Old Hall 2024 Map 

Rufford Old Hall 2024 Map

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