Nt Rufford Old Hall

🌸 Tickled pink 🌸
There's a whole world of colour to discover in our gardens right now...
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Even paintings need some TLC 💕
Today, we welcomed a specialist in painting conservation to have a look at our wonderful 400-year-old painting by the Dutch artist Gommaert van der Gracht.
Unfortunately, its frame has loosened over the years and has led to the canvas rippling in the middle. To keep it in the best possible condition, it may need to be re-stretched onto a new frame. We'll keep you posted with what happens!
... P.S. There's a fascinating story to how this painting ended up here at Rufford. Ask one of our Room Guides and they will tell you all about it.
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Say hello to our new family of ducks 🦆
As you can see, the ducklings have been loving the puddles in the courtyard today. We'll be sharing their adventures with you over the next few weeks so keep a 'duck' out!
What shall we name them?

Spring showers haven't dampened this rhododendron's spirits!
Only a few weeks left to feast your eyes on this explosion of white, pink and green. Have you spotted it on your way around our gardens? We would love to see your photos 📸

Croquet anyone?
This May Day weekend, grab a mallet from our free sports box, set off on a woodland walk or relax in our courtyard with a warming drink.
We're open from 11am-5pm each day 👣🌳☕

Picnics at the ready 🧺
This July, outdoor theatre is taking over Rufford Old Hall's gardens! From a super-glam adaptation of Romeo and Juliet to the rib-tickling Sense and Sensibility, you won't want to miss this.
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Don't miss Jane Austen's classic romance story played out in this special outdoor production set in the gardens of Rufford Old Hall.
Elinor Dashwood has a lot of good Sense. Her sister Marianne Dashwood has an excess of Sensibility. Together they make a snappy title for Jane Austen’s classic novel of scandals, scoundrels and severely sprained ankles. This funny, fast-paced and faithful new adaptation from the critically-acclaimed The Pantaloons Theatre Company features live ...music, audience interaction, romance and heartbreak.
Seating is not provided, so we recommend bringing a comfortable blanket, and please make sure you wear of plenty of layers. We have toilet facilities, including an accessible toilet and baby changing station, and free parking will be available on-site too.
Tickets for both performances are priced at £15 for adults and £12.50 for children.
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Join us for this super glam outdoor adaptation of Shakespeare's story of star crossed lovers, set against the stunning backdrop of Rufford Old Hall.
You are invited to an exclusive, glittering red-carpet event attended by notorious celebrity families, The Montagues and the Capulets. With the media reporting their every move and social media abuzz with their escapades, tensions are running high. There’s only one question on everybody’s lips - will these two families behave? Or... will it be another fiery battle at dawn as the fabulous feud continues?
Seating is not provided, so we recommend bringing a comfortable blanket, and please make sure you wear of plenty of layers. We have toilet facilities, including an accessible toilet and baby changing station, and free parking will be available on-site too.
Tickets for both performances are priced at £15 for adults and £12.50 for children.
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There's lots to discover along the path through our North Woods, from beautiful bluebells to bridges beyond ✨

Our Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt is almost here! Friday 19th until Monday 22 April, 11am - 5pm take part when you arrive.
Preparations are under way and we are looking forward to a great weekend. Easter is often a very busy time for us here at Rufford Old Hall, so here’s our tips for keeping your little bunnies happy this Easter weekend.
1. Our least busy times are at 11am and after 3pm, last entry is 4.30pm and we are open until 5pm.
... 2. The car park is small at Rufford and when are full we will operate a one in one out system. There is parking on the A59 outside the property but if you are parking on the road do take care when walking in to the gates at Rufford Old Hall.
3. To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable visit to the House we may need to restrict numbers entering the house at busy periods. More information will be displayed outside the entrance to the house on the day.
4. If you’re a non-member and coming to the Cadbury Egg Hunt you’ll need to buy an admission ticket plus your trails. However if you join by direct debit over the weekend, you’ll get free Cadbury Trails at all participating National Trust properties during the Easter period.
5. If you’re a member, remember to bring some change for your trails as you can be fast-tracked through admissions, the trail costs £2.50. You can also help us by having your membership cards ready to be scanned.
6. The Tea Room will be open all weekend. If you have little ones who struggle with queues, bring a picnic and blanket. Children’s lunch boxes, snacks and drinks will be available from the kiosk outside the tea room. There are no rubbish bins in the garden though so please ensure you take all litter back with you to be disposed of in the Courtyard.
Looking forward to seeing you here!
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An exciting opportunity has come up to join the team here at Rufford Old Hall find out all the details here https://careers.nationaltrust.org.uk/OA_H TML/a/…

Due to a power cut at Rufford Old Hall we've had to close the property today. Apologies to anyone who was planning to pay us a visit this afternoon - we'll be back open from tomorrow.

The change in the weather this week has created a temporary duck pond and has created the perfect reflection of Rufford Old Hall. Thanks to Ilse Bogerd for the great picture.

If your looking to expand your CV or maybe interested in doing something different, take a look at the new volunteering roles advertised at Rufford Old Hall. https://myvolunteering.nationaltrust.org. uk/opportunity-sea…#|page=0

The Garden Team have been busy this week surveying the existing nesting boxes onsite and are pleased to see that many of them are occupied. They carried out repairs on some of the boxes ready for the new owners to move in. We currently have 19 boxes onsite with more to be installed later in the year. Let us know what birds you spot on your visit to Rufford Old Hall?

Rufford Old Hall will be fully closed today, Wednesday 13th March due to extremely high winds forcast as part of storm Gareth. We're really sorry for any inconvenience caused but visitor safety must always come first.

Rufford Old Hall will be fully closed tomorrow, Wednesday 13th March due to the very high winds that are forecast. We're really sorry for any inconvenience caused but visitor safety must always come first.

We hope everyone has been enjoying World Book Day. Come along to Rufford Old Hall this weekend and take part in World Book Day Weekend were there's another opportunity to wear your costume #worldbookday Normal admission applies. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rufford- old-hall