Rufford is a Town in the county of Lancashire.
Rufford is a charming village located near Ormskirk in the county of Lancashire, England. Nestled amidst the picturesque West Lancashire countryside, Rufford offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike.
One of the highlights of Rufford is the stunning, Rufford Old Hall, which is managed by the National Trust. This historic Tudor building dates back to the 16th century and provides a fascinating glimpse into the region’s rich heritage. Visitors can explore the beautifully preserved interiors, admire the period architecture, and stroll through the well-maintained gardens. The hall often hosts special events and exhibitions, making it a popular destination for history enthusiasts.
Nature lovers will also be delighted by Rufford’s proximity to the Rufford Marina and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The marina offers a picturesque setting with moored narrowboats, a charming café, and a range of leisure activities. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks along the canal towpaths, go fishing, or even take a boat trip to explore the waterways.
For those seeking a peaceful retreat, Rufford provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. The village is surrounded by beautiful woodland areas, such as Ruff Wood and Holmeswood Park, which offer serene walking trails and picnic spots. These natural havens are perfect for a leisurely stroll, birdwatching, or simply enjoying the tranquility of the countryside.
Rufford postcode: L40 1
There are great places to visit near Rufford including some great towns, villages, parks, waterfalls, woodlands, rivers and streams, old mines, ruins, historic buildings, ancient sites, historic monuments, hiking areas, hills, round cairns, lakes, bluebell woods, geological features, gardens, country parks, nature reserves, historic sites, roman sites, museums, caves, limestone pavements, sssis, canals, beaches, shopping centres, cities and castles.
Darwen, Chorley, Leyland, Nelson, Blackburn, Burnley, and Blackpool are great places to visit near Rufford if you like towns.
The area around Rufford boasts some of the best villages including Ryal Fold, Tockholes, Brinscall, White Coppice, Ribchester, Belmont, and Chipping.
Rufford's best nearby parks can be found at Bold Venture Park, Sunnyhurst Wood, Astley Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, and Ball Grove Park.
There are a several good waterfalls in the Rufford area like Bold Venture Waterfall, Sunnyhurst Waterfalls, Hatch Brook Waterfall, Holts Flat Waterfall, Lead Mines Clough Waterfall, Sheep Pen Waterfall, and Old Brooks Waterfall.
Don't miss Sunnyhurst Wood, Wheelton Plantation, High Bullough Wood, Back Plantation, Spen Wood, Duxbury Woods, and Longworth Clough's woodlands if visiting the area around Rufford.
The area around Rufford boasts some of the best rivers and streams including Sunnyhurst Brook, Hatch Brook, Dean Black Brook, Eller Brook, River Yarrow at Duxbury Woods, Ease Gill, and River Roddlesworth.
The area around Rufford features a number of interesting old mines including Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Lead Mines Clough Lead Mines, Coppice Stile Lead Mine Trial, White Coppice Lead Mine, Duxbury Park Colliery (ruin), Ellerbeck Collieries (ruin), and Sykes Mine.
Ruins to visit near Rufford include Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Higher Pasture Barn (ruin), Ripping (ruin), Wheelton Plantation, Blackhurst (ruin), Heatherlea (ruin), and Shop Fold (ruin).
There are a several good historic buildings in the Rufford area like Church of Saint Stephen at Tockholes, Astley Hall, Chorley Lodge, Blacko Tower, The Wishing Well at Hollinshead Hall, Hoghton Tower, and Stonyhurst College.
Ancient Sites to visit near Rufford include Church of Saint Stephen at Tockholes, The Quernmore Burial, Standing Stones Hill, Pikestones Chambered Long Cairn, Jepsons Gate Cairn, Black Coppice Chambered Cairn, and Dog Holes Cave.
Historic Monuments to visit near Rufford include Jubilee Tower, Bevis and the Ruined Summerhouse, and Cromwell's Bridge.
Rufford's best nearby hiking areas can be found at Anglezarke, Lead Mines Clough, High Bullough Wood, Stronstrey Bank, Lister Mill Quarry, Great Hill, and White Coppice.
The area around Rufford boasts some of the best hills including Standing Stones Hill, Great Hill, Healey Nab, Spitlers Edge, Will Narr, Warton Crag, and Parlick.
Jepsons Gate Cairn is one of Rufford's best, nearby round cairns to visit in Rufford.
High Bullough Reservoir, Anglezarke Reservoir, White Coppice Mill Pond, Big Lodge Water, Top Lodge, The Blue Lagoon, and Lower Ogden Reservoir are great places to visit near Rufford if you like lakes.
Rufford's best nearby bluebell woods can be found at High Bullough Wood, Duxbury Woods, Hill Top Wood, Warton Crag, and Roddlesworth Woods.
Geological Features to visit near Rufford include Stronstrey Bank, White Coppice Quarry, Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement, and Sykes Mine.
The area around Rufford boasts some of the best gardens including The Evaders' Garden, Astley Walled Garden, and Hoghton Tower.
Country Parks to visit near Rufford include Yarrow Valley Country Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, Witton Country Park, Beacon Fell, Langroyd Country Park, and Wyre Estuary Country Park.
The area around Rufford features a number of interesting nature reserves including Top Lodge, Longworth Clough, Leighton Moss, Brockholes Nature Reserve, Ball Grove Park, Upper Ball Grove Lodge, and Mere Sands Wood.
Rufford is near some unmissable historic sites like Black Coppice Mill Stone Factory,
The area around Rufford features a number of interesting roman sites including Ribchester Roman Bath House, and Ribchester Roman Museum.
The area around Rufford features a number of interesting museums including Ribchester Roman Museum, The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, and Harris Museum - Art Gallery and Library Preston.
There are a number of caves near Rufford including Dog Holes Cave, Fairy Hole, and County Pot.
Limestone Pavements to visit near Rufford include Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement.
Rufford has some unmissable sssis nearby like Warton Crag S.S.S.I, and West Pennine Moors.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal - Summit to Wigan Section, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Adlington, Lancaster Canal at Bolton-le-Sands, and Leeds and Liverpool Canal - Rufford Branch are some of Rufford best canals to visit near Rufford.
There are a several good beaches in the Rufford area like Blackpool, and Half Moon Bay.
The Concourse Shopping Centre is one of Rufford's best, nearby shopping centres to visit in Rufford.
Preston, and Lancaster are some of Rufford best cities to visit near Rufford.
The area around Rufford's best castles can be found at Clitheroe Castle.
Rufford History
There are some historic monuments around Rufford:
