Rufford Abbey Country Park
Rufford Abbey Country Park
Ollerton
Nottinghamshire
NG22 9DF
Contact us
General enquiries
tel: 01623 821338
10.30am - 4.30pm daily or 08449 80 80 80 (8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday and 8am to 12 noon Saturday)
Catering
Savile Restaurant and Coach House Cafe
tel: 01623 821310
Book mobility scooters & wheelchairs FREE!
tel: 01623 821338 10.30am - 4.30pm daily
fax: 01623 824840
About the park
Located near Ollerton, on the edge of historic Sherwood Forest, this 150 acre park is one of Nottinghamshire’s most popular visitor attractions. At the heart of the park are the picturesque remains of a 12th century Cistercian monastery and later country house. Around them lie gardens, meadow and woodland.
The attractions of Rufford range from a contemporary craft centre with gallery exhibitions to peaceful walks around the lake.
Rufford Abbey Country Park is a Green Flag Award Winner
Rufford Abbey Country Park is a Quality Assured Visitor attraction
Enjoy your visit
There’s plenty to do all year round at Rufford. Enjoy a tasty cooked lunch in the Victorian-style Savile Restaurant, relax over a coffee in the Coach House Café or browse in the Lakeside Garden Shop. Join in one of our regular park events, take the dog for a walk in the woods, or explore the Abbey ruins, said to be one of Nottinghamshire’s most haunted spots!
Dogs and cycling
Dogs are welcome in our park, but please keep them on a lead.
Cycling is not allowed within the park, but we provide bike racks so you can park up and enjoy the paths and woodland walks on foot.
 Lakeside walk - photo:Charles Gauntley
Ewe and Man Sculpture
Get involved!
We welcome local people and visitors who want to get involved in the work of the park. Volunteers and helpers at conservaton task days or park events are always welcome. Ring the Ranger team for a chat to fin dout more: tel: 01623 822944 ext 222/223 or e-mail: karen.d.emery@nottscc.gov.uk.
 Why not join the Friends of Rufford? It's a group of park supporters with a programme of social events, also offering the chance to get involved in exciting park improvement projects. The group also carries out fund raising, to help make Rufford an even better park for its users. Membership is just £10 per year (discount for two people at same address). | 
