Rufford Abbey Country Park
Rufford Abbey Country Park
Ollerton
Nottinghamshire
NG22 9DF
OS grid reference SK644647.
Map showing how to get to Rufford Abbey Country Park (Link will open a new browser window)
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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)
e-mail: info.rufford@nottscc.gov.uk
What's Happening at Rufford This Month?
Check the park calender to find out what's happening there this month.
Catering
Savile Restaurant and Coach House Cafe
tel: 01623 821310
Book mobility scooters & wheelchairs FREE!
tel: 01623 821338 10.30am to 4.30pm daily
fax: 01623 824840
Check which paths around the park are wheelchair accessible on our accessible routes map [PDF 4MB]
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.
Things to do
- Woodland walks and Formal Gardens
- Ruins of 12th century abbey and later country house
- Children's Play Village & Children's Garden - for youngsters aged 3 to 8.
- Cistercian exhibition in the Undercroft - the life of Rufford's medieval monks
- Creative Learning Centre at Rufford Craft Centre
- Lakeside walks and Lakside Garden Shop
- Savile Restaurant and Coach House Cafe
- The Apsidal Gallery in the Orangery buildings - modern ceramics
- Changing exhibitions of contenporary crafts in the Craft Centre Gallery
- Modern sculpture and art installations in the gardens
 
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.
Award winner
Rufford Abbey Country Park is a Green Flag award winning park. It is also a quality assured visitor attraction under the VAQAS national award scheme. 
Volunteers & Friends of Rufford
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 find out more: tel: 01623 821335 or e-mail: steve.koefoed@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).
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