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Christmas at Rufford Old Hall
Join Father Christmas as he reads you a magical story and enjoy a hearty Christmas breakfast in our cosy Victorian tearoom. Admire Lancashire’s finest Tudor building as it's transformed by the sights, sounds and scents of a traditional Victorian Christmas.
Christmas Events
Take at look at our exciting festive events taking place this December.
- Story time with Father Christmas
- Meet Father Christmas as you gather round with a drink and a homemade cookie to listen to a magical winter story. You'll also receive a special gift too. After the storytelling, children will have a special moment to share wishes with Father Christmas and take a memorable photo. Dates - 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 December. Book here
- Festive Breakfast with Father Christmas
- Enjoy a special visit from Father Christmas, as you tuck into a hearty Christmas breakfast in the cosy Victorian tea-room here at Rufford. You'll also receive a special gift too. Dates - 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 December. Book here
- Classic Christmas Breakfast
- Join us for a delicious Christmas breakfast in Rufford's cosy Victorian tearoom on Fridays throughout December. Father Christmas won't be joining us for our Classic Breakfast, so enjoy Rufford's Victorian tearoom dressed for Christmas in a relaxed atmosphere. Dates 5, 12, 19 December.Book here
Christmas in the House
Explore rooms decorated in festive splendour, exactly as it would have been back during Victorian times. Embark on a Christmas themed trail around the house to help you get in the festive mood. Look out for the beautiful Christmas trees throughout the house, many of which have been decorated by local groups and organisations.
Winter Walks
Frosty mornings are the perfect chance to get out and appreciate the glistening topiary which surround the house, including the famous duo of towering squirrels. You may spot Pyracantha, one of the shrubs here that continues to add colour to the garden during the winter months. Look up and you’ll notice the silhouette of the trees in their winter undress, which really is a beautiful site showing up perfectly against the winter sky. The stillness of the canal and the crunching leaves underfoot offer the perfect place for a lovely winter stroll.
Festive food and drink
After stretching your legs outside and around the house, why not enjoy some festive food in our cosy Victorian tearoom. Delight in homemade soups and stews or opt for a scrumptious hot turkey bap. If sweet’s more your thing why not treat yourself to a crumble topped mince pie?
Second-hand bookshop
Don’t forget to take a look at the selection of books on offer in the second-hand bookshop. A perfect Christmas gift for a loved one or maybe an indulgence for yourself, there’s plenty of ones to choose from. Every book purchased helps us to look after the nature, beauty and history of Rufford Old Hall for everyone, for ever.
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Rufford Old Hall
A fine Tudor house and colourful garden, home to five centuries of Lancashire and Hesketh family history
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.
Eating, drinking and second-hand bookshop at Rufford Old Hall
Treat yourself to tasty treats inside or outside the cosy tea-room at Rufford or escape into the Coach House to discover our second-hand bookshop.
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.
