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What's On at Rufford Old Hall 

Throughout 2026, Rufford Old Hall will host a programme of free to experience activities and events for all the family, included in the price of admission.

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10 Nov to 22 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 30 other dates or times

Forget-Me-Not – Dementia Friendly Café at Rufford Old Hall 

Join us at Rufford Old Hall for our monthly Dementia Café, a warm and welcoming space for people living with dementia and those who support them.

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13 Nov 2026 to 12 Feb 2027
at 10:00 to 11:00+ 3 other dates or times

Classic Christmas Breakfast 

Join us for a delicious breakfast in Rufford's Victorian tearoom on Fridays throughout December.

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4 Dec 2026
at 10:00 to 11:00

Christmas Concert Performances in Rufford's Great Hall 

Join us for a special programme of festive performances in Rufford's Great Hall throughout December.

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4 Dec to 20 Dec 2026
at 11:00 to 13:00+ 9 other dates or times

Festive Breakfast with Father Christmas 

Join us for a delicious breakfast and a visit from Father Christmas on selected dates this December in the Victorian tearoom.

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5 Dec to 20 Dec 2026
at 10:00 to 11:00+ 5 other dates or times

SOLD OUT - Story time with Father Christmas at Rufford 

Meet Father Christmas as you gather round with a drink and a homemade cookie to listen to a magical winter story. After storytelling and games, children will have a special moment to take a memorable photo.

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5 Dec to 20 Dec 2026
at 12:30 to 13:10+ 11 other dates or times

SOLD OUT -Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol - A one-man performance with dinner 

This Christmas, join us for an evening of seasonal celebrations and timeless storytelling in the Great Hall. Begin with a delicious dinner before enjoying a one-man performance of Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol.

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17 Dec 2026
at 17:45 to 21:00

Conservation Cleaning Tour and Breakfast at Rufford Old Hall 

This Winter, enjoy a delicious breakfast before you experience Rufford Old Hall like never before with a behind the scenes tour of the house during conservation cleaning.

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15 Jan to 19 Feb 2027
at 10:00 to 11:30+ 1 other date or time

Snowdrop Tour and Breakfast at Rufford Old Hall 

This Winter, tuck into a tasty breakfast, followed by a tour of the impressive snowdrops in the grounds of Rufford Old Hall.

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5 Feb to 12 Feb 2027
at 10:00 to 11:30+ 1 other date or time

Beginners Spring Floral Design Workshop 

In this relaxed hands-on class, you will be guided through the steps craft two of your own spring-inspired floral arrangements, using seasonal foliage and plants. All containers, flowers, foliage and mechanics are included.

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11 Apr 2027
at 10:00 to 12:30+ 1 other date or time

Bluebell Tour and Breakfast at Rufford Old Hall 

This Spring, tuck into a tasty breakfast, followed by a tour of the beautiful bluebells in the grounds of Rufford Old Hall.

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19 Apr to 26 Apr 2027
at 09:30 to 11:00+ 1 other date or time

Sound Bathing in The Great Hall 

Experience a deeply relaxing sound bath inside the spectacular Great Hall at Rufford Old Hall.

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9 May to 8 Aug 2027
at 09:30 to 10:30+ 3 other dates or times