Liverpool & Lancashire

Rufford Old Hall

A fine Tudor house and colourful garden, home to five centuries of Lancashire and Hesketh family history

200 Liverpool Road, Rufford, near Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1SG

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Admission

Admission includes entry to the house, garden, woodland, tea-room and second-hand bookshop.

Tickets

Family (2 adults and up to 3 children), Adult (18 and over), Child (5-17 inclusive), Under 5s and carers go free. Please note, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Carers/Companions

The Essential Companion card makes it simple to bring one or two carers or companions with you, free of charge. Show the card when you arrive, and your carer(s) or companion(s) won't need to pay an entry fee.

It's in your name so you can bring whoever you like, but even if you don't have an Essential Companion card, you can still bring carers or companions free – the card just makes it quicker and simpler for you.

For details on how to order your card visit our website Access for everyone | National Trust

Group Bookings

Group tickets available for groups of 15 or more. If you are interested in arranging a group booking to Rufford Old Hall, please email ruffordoldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk

Admission
Ticket type Gift aid Standard
Adult £12.10 £11.00
Child £6.10 £5.50
Family £30.30 £27.50
Family (1 adult and up to 3 children) £18.20 £16.50
Group Adult £10.45
Group Child £5.20
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Assistance dogs only
Only assistance dogs are allowed in the House and Garden.
Guided tour
Morning guided tours are available on open days, depending on staff and volunteer availability.
Bookshop
Second-hand bookshop located in the Coach House.
Picnic area
There are picnic tables in the Courtyard, Beech Walk Paddock and Orchard Paddock and space on the lawn for a picnic blanket.
Car park
A number of designated mobility parking spaces are located close to the entrance.
Tea-room
Victorian tea-room with indoor and outdoor seating serving a range of hot food, sandwiches, snacks, cakes and drinks.
Dogs allowed
Dogs on leads are welcome in the North Woods, North Paddock and Cobbled Courtyard. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the House and Garden.
Toilet
Toilets available in the Cobbled Courtyard, including an accessible toilet and baby-changing facilities.
Family friendly
Rufford Old Hall is great for families. Borrow a balance bike, discover the dedicated area for nature play, dress up in the house and explore the garden and woodland.
Family friendly - more information
Designated mobility parking spaces are located close to the entrance. Wheelchair access is restricted in the house. Self-propelled wheelchairs can access the ground floor and the Great Hall. Electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters can only access the Great Hall. Please note there are a number of stairs to the first floor. An adapted toilet can be found in the cobbled courtyard.
Rufford Old Hall Access Statement
Accessible toilet
Adapted toilet can be located in the cobbled courtyard.
Large print (guide or menu)
Braille (guide or menu)
Level access to shop
Level access to the second-hand bookshop.
Designated parking
Several designated parking spaces are located close to entrance.
Level access/terrain
Most areas of the garden are level access via hard standing paths with some slight slopes and cobbled courtyard.
Drop-off point
Narrow corridors
Induction loop
Steps/uneven terrain
Wheelchair access is restricted in the house. Self-propelled wheelchairs can access the ground floor and the Great Hall. Electric wheelchairs can only access the Great Hall.

Opening times for 17 December 2024
Asset	Opening time
House	Closed
Garden	Closed
Tea-room	Closed

Admission
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£12.10	£11.00
Child	£6.10	£5.50
Family	£30.30	£27.50
Family (1 adult and up to 3 children)	£18.20	£16.50
Group Adult		£10.45
Group Child		£5.20

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