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.
This Spring, tuck into a tasty breakfast, followed by a tour of the beautiful bluebells in the grounds of 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.
Every spring, blossom declares the arrival of brighter days to come. We invite you to enjoy blossom’s fleeting beauty and celebrate all the good it can do – for people and for nature.
Join our friendly bat expert at dusk for a guided walk through the gardens and woodland to find out more about the different species of bat living here at Rufford Old Hall.
Escape to Rufford's peaceful garden for a morning session of Tai Chi.
Come out to play with your friends and family this summer. Between 18 July - 01 September (closed Wednesdays and Thursdays) embark on your next adventure at Rufford Old Hall.
Join our friendly moth specialist in the morning after his night of moth surveying. Find out about the different species of moth living here at Rufford Old Hall.
This Summer, come along to one of our drop-in fencing workshops and get an introduction into the sport of historical fencing.
This October get involved and create your very own scarecrow for display here in Rufford's grounds during our annual scarecrow festival. This year's theme is 'Rufford Rocks: pop stars and music legends'!
This Autumn, join local artist Lisa to create pressed flower decorated pumpkins resulting in beautiful keepsakes to enjoy for the season and beyond.