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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
House Tours: Daily, 10.45. Talks each day, times on admission.
Garden Talks: Mondays at 13.30 and Fridays at 11.30.
Meet the Gardener Talks: 1st Tuesday of each month, 13.30.
Forget-Me-Not Dementia Café: Last Tuesday of the month, 9.30-11.00. See events page for more details.
Lute Playing in Great Hall: Each Tuesday and Sunday throughout the day.
Traditional Yarn Spinning Demos inside House: 4 and 23 May, 7 June, 18 and 28 July, 15 and 30 August, 19 and 20 September, throughout the day.
Traditional Lace Making Demos inside House: 17 May, 25 May, 8 June, 28 June, 13.00-16.00.
Regency Rejigged Dancing Performance: 26 April at 11.00-11.45, 12.45-13.30 and 13.45-14.30.
Galliard Folk Dancers Performance: 2 May at 11.30, 13.00 and 14.00.
Poetry Walk and Talk in the Gardens: 9 May with an 11.30 start time.
Dementia Action Week: 18-24 May, 10.30-16.00. Full programme information TBC.
Meet the Beekeeper: 19 May, throughout the day.
Red Rose Woodturners demonstrations and market: 27-28 June and 19-20 September.
Small Worlds: Treasures of Victorian Play exhibition: 17 July – 1 September, throughout the day.
Stranger Folk App exploration: Throughout October
Times and dates are subject to change, please check website and social media regularly for additions to the programme.
Times
Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
Fun for all the family
- Meeting point
Visit our Second Hand Bookshop to scan your membership card or pay for admission. Our Welcome Team will point you in the direction of any events and activities.
- What to bring and wear
Weather appropriate clothing for the season and activity.
- Accessibility
These events are in accessible, step-free locations with the exception of Traditional Spinning Demonstrations, which are typically held on the 1st floor of the house. For a full accessibility statement, please see our website.
Upcoming events
Blossom at Rufford Old Hall
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.
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.
Tai Chi in the Gardens
Escape to Rufford's peaceful garden for a morning session of Tai Chi.
Summer of Play at Rufford Old Hall
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.