Rufford Abbey Country Park

Come and visit lovely Rufford Abbey Country Park, 150 acres of historic parkland, woodland and gardens in the North Nottinghamshire "Dukeries". This varied park includes the ruins of a medieval monastery, a contemporary craft centre, gardens, woodland walks, children's play village, sculpture trail, and a lake. We have lots of special events too. Bring the family for a relaxing and inexpensive day out. Entry to the park, gardens and Abbey is free, and we're open every day except Christmas Day. There's a £3 charge for car parking at weekends and Bank Holidays between 1 April and mid December 2011. A £20 price season ticket will be on sale shortly from our park shops. Parking charges apply to all cars including blue badge holders. Special offer! Spend £15 in a single transaction in one of our onsite shops, cafes or restaurants and present your ticket to claim a refund of your parking charge. Our basic opening hours are 10am to 5pm in summer and 10.30am to 4.30pm in winter. There are slight seasonal variations so please view the full list of when the various facilities on site open and close.