Email: ruffordabbey@parkwood-leisure.co.uk Tel: 01623 677688 My Account Basket Coronavirus Update News About Us History of Rufford Abbey Rufford Abbey Today Work For Us About Parkwood Outdoors Gallery Nottinghamshire County Council Volunteering FAQS Visit Us Annual Parking Pass Daily Parking Pass Adventure Play Area Walks and Tours Community Room Children's Parties Find Us Boating Lake Archery Adventure Golf Shopping Rufford Abbey Gift Shop Orangery Plant Centre Blush Hair & Make Up Bennington Blooms John Price Photography Memorials Children's Activity Packs Oak Tree Upholstery Events What's On Christmas Food and Drink Coach House The Mill Cafe Barons Burgers Pop Up in old Savile Restaurant Contact Us Feedback Keep in touch Stay with us The Coach House Apartment Weddings Weddings Celebrations Wedding Gallery Rufford Abbey Country Park This Autumn at Rufford Abbey Country Park Set in beautiful parkland, Rufford Abbey offers over 870 years of history, from its origins as a 12th century cistercian monastery to its period as a Jacobean era family home. There is plenty to explore; with walks through the native woodlands, a lake and gardens plus a range of attractions, activities and places to relax and eat. Download the APP before you arrive so you can plan your day, be the first to know about our exclusive offers and events, plus get a free tea or coffee from the Coachhouse Cafe when you visit... Click here to download the APP now! Park Favourites: Adventure Play Area - Open daily 10am to 4pm. (Free to use) Gift shop - Open daily 10am to 4.00pm Adventure Golf - Open daily 10am to 4pm - last admission 3pm. Open all year round from our Adventure Play Area Catering Shed. Archery - Closed for winter season (private party bookings for spring / summer can be arranged by Contacting Us) Boating Lake - Closed for winter season Interactive walks - Always open Coach House Cafe - Open daily from 10am - 4pm, subject to weather Mill Tea Shop - Open daily from 10am - 4pm, subject to weather Adventure Play Area Catering Shed - Open daily 10:30am to 4pm, subject to weather Ice Cream Parlour - Open Saturday & Sunday from 12pm - subject to weather Pizza Van (Located in the Abbey courtyard) Open Saturday & Sunday 11:30am to 3pm, subject to weather Orangery Plant Centre - Open daily from 10am to 5pm Toilets - Toilets across the park are currently open from 10am to 4:00pm daily. Key information: Open every day except Christmas Day (Christmas Eve opening Hours 10am - 2pm) Free admission to park and abbey ruins (Access to the abbey ruins is closed until further notice) Parking Charges - £4.00 per car (Payment by Card Only) Pre Paid for Car Parking available at the Mill Book Here! £40 season ticket on sale here! Car parks open 10.00am - 4.00pm (subject to the weather) Dogs welcome on a lead Lots of dining options available from our many pop up units Mobility scooter hire & free wheelchair loan (available from the Gift Shop) No cycling No BBQ's Drones - At Rufford we do not allow the use of public drones for the safety and protection of our visitors. If you are a business looking to use a drone, you will need to put in writing a request prior to any use of drones to the Contracts Manager at Rufford Country Park at ruffordabbey@parkwood-leisure.co.uk. Our changing places hoist is temporarility out of use, we apologise for any inconvenience caused *Increased car parking charges may be enforced when special events are taking place NEWLY ENGAGED?! Congratulations! Now comes the fun bit! Visit our weddings page to see details on our packages here! Or if you are looking for somewhere perfect for that special event - check out our celebrations page here! STAY-CATIONS!!! Book our Coach House Apartment for a short break at Rufford Abbey - BOOK HERE! About Rufford Abbey A Cistercian monastery, an Edwardian country mansion, a billet for WWII army officers... Rufford Abbey has been all these things and more. Discover 800 years of history. FIND OUT MORE What's On Brass bands, woodland crafts, Halloween trails, Living History events... whatever your pleasure, Rufford Abbey has events and entertainments right through the year. FIND OUT MORE Tweets by rufford_abbey Contact us today on: 01623 677688 Business Hours Park Grounds: Dawn to dusk Visitor Information: 10.30am - 4.30pm Gift Shop: 10:00am - 4:30pm Coach House Cafe: 10:00am to 4pm Quick Links Home About Us Download our App Subscribe to our Newsletter Access Statement Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Modern Slavery Act Activities Food and Drink Weddings at Rufford Abbey Walks and Tours Shopping History of Rufford Abbey Managed By About Us Rufford Abbey Country Park is owned by Nottinghamshire County Council. Set in the heart of Robin Hood Country the park offers native woodland, a lake and gardens as well as a range of attractions, activities and catering options managed by Parkwood Outdoors. Address Rufford Abbey Country Park Ollerton Nottinghamshire NG22 9DF Contact Us 01623 677688 ruffordabbey@parkwood-leisure.co.uk