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, canals, roman sites, museums, caves, limestone pavements, sssis, beaches, shopping centres, cities and castles.
The area around Rufford features a number of interesting towns including Darwen, Chorley, Leyland, Nelson, Blackburn, Burnley, and Blackpool.
Don't miss Ryal Fold, Tockholes, Brinscall, White Coppice, Heath Charnock, Higher Wheelton, and Ribchester's villages if visiting the area around Rufford.
Rufford has some unmissable parks nearby like Bold Venture Park, Sunnyhurst Wood, Astley Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, and Ball Grove Park.
Waterfalls to visit near Rufford include Bold Venture Waterfall, Sunnyhurst Waterfalls, Hatch Brook Waterfall, Holts Flat Waterfall, Lead Mines Clough Waterfall, Sheep Pen Waterfall, and Old Brooks Waterfall.
Woodlands to visit near Rufford include Sunnyhurst Wood, Wheelton Plantation, High Bullough Wood, Back Plantation, Spen Wood, Duxbury Woods, and Longworth Clough.
Sunnyhurst Brook, Hatch Brook, Dean Black Brook, Eller Brook, River Yarrow at Duxbury Woods, Ease Gill, and River Roddlesworth are great places to visit near Rufford if you like rivers and streams.
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).
Church of Saint Stephen at Tockholes, Astley Hall, Chorley Lodge, Blacko Tower, The Wishing Well at Hollinshead Hall, Hoghton Tower, and Stonyhurst College are great places to visit near Rufford if you like historic buildings.
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 are great places to visit near Rufford if you like ancient sites.
Don't miss Jubilee Tower, Bevis and the Ruined Summerhouse, and Cromwell's Bridge's historic monuments if visiting the area around Rufford.
Anglezarke, Lead Mines Clough, High Bullough Wood, Stronstrey Bank, Lister Mill Quarry, Great Hill, and White Coppice are some of Rufford best hiking areas to visit near Rufford.
Hills to visit near Rufford include Standing Stones Hill, Great Hill, Healey Nab, Spitlers Edge, Will Narr, Warton Crag, and Parlick.
There are a several good round cairns in the area around Rufford like Jepsons Gate Cairn.
Don't miss High Bullough Reservoir, Anglezarke Reservoir, White Coppice Mill Pond, Big Lodge Water, Top Lodge, The Blue Lagoon, and Lower Ogden Reservoir's lakes if visiting the area around Rufford.
High Bullough Wood, Duxbury Woods, Hill Top Wood, Warton Crag, and Roddlesworth Woods are great places to visit near Rufford if you like bluebell woods.
Stronstrey Bank, White Coppice Quarry, Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement, and Sykes Mine are some of Rufford best geological features to visit near Rufford.
Don't miss The Evaders' Garden, Astley Walled Garden, and Hoghton Tower's gardens if visiting the area around Rufford.
Yarrow Valley Country Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, Witton Country Park, Beacon Fell, Langroyd Country Park, and Wyre Estuary Country Park are great places to visit near Rufford if you like country parks.
Rufford has some unmissable nature reserves nearby like Top Lodge, Longworth Clough, Leighton Moss, Brockholes Nature Reserve, Ball Grove Park, Upper Ball Grove Lodge, and Mere Sands Wood.
Don't miss Black Coppice Mill Stone Factory's historic sites if visiting the area around Rufford.
There are a several good canals in the Rufford area like Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Heath Charnock, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Higher Wheelton, 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.
Rufford's best nearby roman sites can be found at Ribchester Roman Bath House, and Ribchester Roman Museum.
There are a several good museums in the Rufford area like Ribchester Roman Museum, The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, and Harris Museum - Art Gallery and Library Preston.
Rufford's best nearby caves can be found at Dog Holes Cave, Fairy Hole, and County Pot.
Places near Rufford feature a number of interesting limestone pavements including Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement.
Warton Crag S.S.S.I, and West Pennine Moors are great places to visit near Rufford if you like sssis.
Beaches to visit near Rufford include Blackpool, and Half Moon Bay.
Places near Rufford feature a number of interesting shopping centres including The Concourse Shopping Centre.
Rufford's best nearby cities can be found at Preston, and Lancaster.
The area around Rufford's best castles can be found at Clitheroe Castle.
Rufford History
There are some historic monuments around Rufford:
