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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us at Rufford Old Hall throughout May to celebrate Blossom.

There are lots of ways to get involved this Spring. Follow the Blossom trail through the house and explore how florals were used to decorate Victorian homes. Look out for poetry written by Louise Stockdale, who lived at Rufford Old Hall and whose portrait is hung in the school room. Try your hand at some origami and poetry writing in the Cottage Garden Room and visit our orchard to see the apple blossom in bloom.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

This event is suitable for children of all ages

Meeting point

Please visit the second-hand bookshop to pay for admission and find out more.

What to bring and wear

Suitable footwear and clothing for exploring the grounds and depending on the weather.

Accessibility

There is step free access to the ground floor of the hall, tea room and second-hand bookshop. Please see our access statement for a full overview: https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/rufford-old-hall-national-trust

Upcoming events

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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on
25 Apr to 22 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 173 other dates or times

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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on
27 Apr 2026
at 09:30 to 11:00

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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on
28 Apr to 27 Oct 2026
at 09:30 to 11:00+ 6 other dates or times

Guided Bat Walk - Rufford Old Hall 

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.

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on
1 May to 28 Aug 2026
at 20:00 to 21:30+ 2 other dates or times