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Rufford Abbey Country Park
Country / Royal Park
Ollerton
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
NG22 9DF
Tel: +44 01623 821338
Step back in time as Rufford Abbey comes to life with costumed characters, activities and entertainment portraying ten tempestuous centuries of its history.
Come face to face with ferocious Norman warriors. Watch a smart Regency recruiting party practise musket firing. Chat with Victorian ladies of fashion, and learn how Tudor folk cooked a meal. From an Elizabethan puppet show to a World War Two concert party, there's plenty of fun for everyone.
Admission is free. Car parking 3.00 per car
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Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Experience Nottinghamshire Member 2011
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Disabled Access 2011
Opening Times
| Open New Year |
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| Open All Year |
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| Open Christmas |
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| 2012 - Opening (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
* Coach House Cafe and Mill Tea Shop are both open 10am-4pm from 9 January to 9 February 2012. From 10 February it's open 10am-5pm daily.
Gift and Craft Shop is open 10.30am-4.30pm daily until 10 February and from 11 February between 10.30am and 5pm daily.
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