Rufford Craft Centre

Photo: Toby Smith

Rufford Craft Centre is situated in the heart of Rufford Country Park, once one of the great country estates in Sherwood Forest and one of Nottinghamshire's most beautiful locations. The 150 acre park is set around the remains of Rufford Abbey, founded by Cistercian Monks in the 12th century and transformed later into an imposing country house. The park contains a wealth of scenic walks, a picturesque lake, craft and gift shops and a garden centre. You can also stop for lunch at the Coach House cafe and the Savile Restaurant and visit the Apsidal Gallery within the Orangery which houses the Rufford Craft Centre ceramics collection.

Sculpture Collection

Rufford has over twenty pieces of contemporary sculpture situated within the formal gardens. The collection has developed over the last 20 years with new additions over the last twelve months. The collection is open daily to the public and is widely used throughout our education programme with schools, colleges and community groups. For more detailed information please see our website: ww.ruffordcraftcentre.org.uk

Gallery

This season the exhibition invites you to ponder on a A Country Park, by Rufford Arts Society, explore print through the Leicester Print Workshop Member's Show, Passion2Print and enjoy the enigmatic clay work of John Maltby.

Workshops

Every month there is an exciting selection of creative workshops to take part in, from stone carving to silver ring making. Check out the link below for booking details and dates.

Education

We offer a wide range of creative workshops for schools and groups at the Craft Centre, with all visits being tailor made to meet the groups needs.

Rufford Craft Centre Brochure, January - June 2009 [PDF 1.2MB] - Exhibitions, workshops and courses at Rufford Craft Centre, Rufford Abbey Country Park.