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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

A winter view of Rufford Old Hall

Important notice

* We are back open today, Sunday 8 December *

Planning your visit

Father Christmas giving a present to a young girl
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Christmas at Rufford Old Hall 

Meet Father Christmas in his festive grotto here at Rufford Old Hall. Admire Lancashire’s finest Tudor building as it's transformed by the sights, sounds and scents of a traditional Victorian Christmas.

Family exploring Rufford's grounds in winter
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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.

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.

Visitors walking in woodland 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. The Virginia Creeper transforms the entire central Courtyard in early October with its fiery red and orange colour.

Close-up of three visitors looking upwards in the Great Hall at Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire.
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Group visits to Rufford Old Hall 

Discover everything you need to know about booking a group visit to this Tudor residence steeped in history and home to splendid gardens.

Two adults with a young child, all smiling together and admiring the festive window art in Newton House at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire

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