Rufford Old Hall
Lancashire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
200 Liverpool Rd, Rufford, Ormskirk L40 1SG
Telephone 01704 821254
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
Visitor essentials
- Parking
- On-site parking included in admission (scan membership card or pay in coach house); designated mobility spaces close to entrance.
- Access
- Wheelchair access restricted in house — self-propelled reach ground floor and Great Hall, electric only the Great Hall; stairs to first floor; garden mostly level hard-standing; adapted toilet.
- Facilities
- Victorian tea-room (indoor/outdoor seating), second-hand bookshop, natural play area, picnic areas, toilets with accessible toilet and baby changing.
- Dogs
- Dogs on leads welcome in North Woods, North Paddock, Garden and Cobbled Courtyard; assistance dogs only in House and Orchard Paddock.
- Safety
- Stairs to first floor of house; some slopes and cobbled courtyard underfoot.
Rufford Old Hall is a 15th-century hall known for its hammerbeam roof and carved wooden screen, and reviewers describe a roughly 500-year-old manor house and garden that stays interesting without ever feeling overcrowded. Staff are repeatedly praised as friendly and knowledgeable, with an enthusiastic volunteer guide bringing the building's history to life. A small tearoom and a pre-loved bookshop round out the visit.
Worth the trip
The hammerbeam roof and carved wooden screen, the hall's standout piece of medieval craftsmanship.
Before you go
It's rarely too busy according to reviewers, making it a good pick if you're trying to avoid the crowds that build at larger NT houses nearby.
Reviewers consistently praise Rufford Old Hall's beautiful gardens, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and the small on-site tearoom, with the homemade soup singled out by one visitor. The 500-year-old manor house is described as interesting and well worth walking round, brought to life by an enthusiastic volunteer guide. Several reviewers flag the car park as small and prone to filling up even outside peak summer months, meaning some visitors ended up parking on the main road. The nearby church is also recommended as a quick add-on to the visit.
15th-century hall with a spectacular hammerbeam roof and carved wooden screen
“Lovely place. Beautiful gardens, so nice to sit in them. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Little cafe was excellent with lovely staff. Worth a visit. Good preloved book shop and not expensive.”- Fee Ager, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “The car park is quite small but we managed to get a park at 12pm (all about timing I guess) and there are some disabled parks at the front for people with blue badges.” - martin kelly
- Facilities
- “Little cafe was excellent with lovely staff.” - Fee Ager
Common questions about Rufford Old Hall
Where is Rufford Old Hall?
Rufford Old Hall is in Lancashire, England, at 200 Liverpool Rd, Rufford, Ormskirk L40 1SG.
Do you need a ticket to visit Rufford Old Hall?
Yes - Rufford Old Hall is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Rufford Old Hall?
The hammerbeam roof and carved wooden screen, the hall's standout piece of medieval craftsmanship.
Is Rufford Old Hall a ruin or still intact?
Rufford Old Hall is largely intact - 15th-century hall with a spectacular hammerbeam roof and carved wooden screen.
