Rufford Abbey
Fee required
Parking available
Historic site in Nottinghamshire, England, featuring 12th-century Cistercian monastery ruins, a 17th-century mansion, and extensive country parkland with family activities.

๐Ÿ“œ Historic site in Nottinghamshire, England, featuring the ruins of a 12th-century Cistercian monastery and a 17th-century mansion, set within a country park.
๐Ÿ” Managed in co-operation with English Heritage and Nottinghamshire County Council.

Why Go

๐Ÿฐ Explore well-preserved medieval Cistercian architecture
๐Ÿ‘ป Discover local ghost stories and legends
๐ŸŒณ Enjoy extensive parkland, gardens, and nature trails
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Wide range of family activities and seasonal events

Why Avoid

โš ๏ธ Internal abbey ruins currently closed to visitors
๐Ÿ’ธ Parking incurs a fee

Tips

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Arrive early during school holidays and weekends as parking can be limited.
๐ŸŒ Check the official website for current event schedules and facility opening times.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Parking fees apply: ยฃ1 (7-9am), ยฃ7 (all day), ยฃ2 (winter after 2pm). Annual pass ยฃ60.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Park: 7:00am-5:00pm daily (except Christmas Day). Facilities: 10:00am-4:00pm.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

ANPR system in use. Pay at stations or via app. Designated Blue Badge spaces available, fee applies unless registered for free pass.

โ™ฟ Accessibility

Partially accessible for wheelchairs; ramped entry to undercroft, but upper levels require steps. Uneven stone floors and low light in undercroft.

๐Ÿถ Dogs

Dogs on leads are welcome.

๐Ÿšป Toilets

Available in the surrounding country park facilities.

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