# Rufford Abbey Country Park, Newark — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Explore historic abbey ruins set within beautiful parkland offering accessible paths, baby changing facilities, and affordable wheelchair hire at just £1, making it ideal for families of all ages. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/newark/attractions/rufford-abbey-country-park (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Rufford Abbey Country Park Rufford Abbey Country Park [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14114094776997852389&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Steve Plewinski](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/102669926730944130140) **In short:** Rufford Abbey Country Park is a park in Newark, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 871 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Rufford Abbey Country Park Explore historic abbey ruins set within beautiful parkland offering accessible paths, baby changing facilities, and affordable wheelchair hire at just £1, making it ideal for families of all ages. ## What's nearby - Rufford Abbey next door - The Orangery Plant Centre next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities Toilets Free Wifi Gift Shop Onsite Parking Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Food Available Wheelchair Friendly Dog Friendly Pushchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted Wheelchair Hire ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Justin Swain](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102993603146216780361/reviews) ★★★★★ Spent a lovely afternoon at Rufford Abbey. We arrived husy after 2pm which meant the parking was cheaper, we spent £2 instead of £7 for the full day. There has been a lot of work since we were last here. You can now access remains of the West wing of the Abbey and it is well worth a visit. Great views of the park from the first floor. The Gardens were all well.kept and beautiful with no rubbish of trash around. There are a couple of cafe options both well equipped with toilets. We took a walk around the lake, which was lovely. All on all a lovely day out. · via Google [Catherine Atkinson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100506893283364300875/reviews) ★★★★★ I loved the walk around Rufford and through the woods it was lovely to see the nature and all the flowers that had bloomed the sound of the birds and that there was different routes to walk. The lake was lovely all the different birds too. The only issue I have is that you didn't have a choice off how much parking you could put on I had pay the all day price even though it did state different prices on the ring go app so I had to pay £7 and I was only there for 3hrs in total. · via Google [Stu Edwards](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105258298390424222769/reviews) ★★★★★ Great place for family visit and picnic, cafe very expensive though, pack up next time. Car parking £7:60 with the app, £7 at the machine, another 60p saving. Lots of activities for the family, although archery, ice cream parlour at the mill end not open, also the shop there has gone. Do miss the ford not being open as the road is closed. Not sure if all the facilities will be open in the Easter or summer. Fingers crossed that they put more activities back on either. · via Google [Dana Mamrillova](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105769956603396136345/reviews) ★★★★★ One of my favourite places to visit . Always beautiful. Wonderful and well kept playground, big parking available. Benches and tables all around - so bring your picnic ;) numerous walks around lakes and woodland · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4879baf2fbce2383:0xc3df566b852734e5!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this country park offers beautiful, well-maintained grounds with lakeside and woodland walks, a large adventure playground, and various activities like crazy golf and boating. They also highlight the multiple cafes with good food and attentive staff, along with clean and well-maintained restrooms. Guests mention the free entry and ample parking, making it a great value for a family day out. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Ollerton, Newark, NG22 9DF [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.1759818%2C-1.0359443) **Category** Sightseeing & Attractions **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (871 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Suggested visit** 2-3 hours **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Newark [More attractions in Newark](https://staycation.co.uk/newark/attractions) ★ 4.6 (871 reviews) [Visit official website](https://ruffordabbey.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01623677688](tel:01623677688) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Newark **Postcode** NG22 9DF **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C5W5XG7+9J [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4879baf2fbce2383:0xc3df566b852734e5!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4879baf2fbce2383:0xc3df566b852734e5!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4879baf2fbce2383:0xc3df566b852734e5!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Newark Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Rufford Abbey Country Park is mainly outdoors. ### What ages is Rufford Abbey Country Park suitable for? Rufford Abbey Country Park suits all ages. ### Is Rufford Abbey Country Park wheelchair accessible? Rufford Abbey Country Park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Rufford Abbey Country Park? Yes: paid car park, free street parking and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Rufford Abbey Country Park? 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