Rufford
Things to do in Rufford, Lancashire
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Rufford draws visitors primarily for its food and drink scene. Seventeen restaurants and cafés cluster here, offering a breadth of choice that seems outsized for a small Lancashire town. The Mill and The Talbot Suite both rate 4.5 from around 1,600 reviews each, while The Rose Cottage scores 4.4 from more than 2,000. Bella Italia, Cafe Rouge, and Hucks round out the options across different styles and price points, all maintaining solid ratings.
The centrepiece for sightseers is Rufford Old Hall, rated 4.5 from nearly 2,700 reviews. This is a substantial draw, and it anchors any visit beyond the restaurants. For overnight stays, Manor House Farm offers accommodation and carries a notably high rating of 4.9 from its reviews.
The sheer concentration of eating places suggests Rufford functions as a destination for food-focused visits and weekend breaks rather than as a quiet base for exploring elsewhere. The quality of the ratings across the board—consistently in the 4.1 to 4.9 range—indicates that establishments here maintain their standards reliably. It is a town where you come to eat well and to see one significant historic property.
Where to stay in Rufford(1)
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The Dukeries Lodge Edwinstowe Nottinghamshire
High Street, Mansfield
The Maypole at Wellow
Newark Road, Ollerton
Bridleways Guesthouse & Holiday Homes
Newlands Road, Mansfield
Warner Thoresby Hall Hotel
Thoresby Hall Hotel, Ollerton
Peaceful Place
17 Raylawn Street, Mansfield
Three Gables In Kirklington
Main Street, Newark-on-Trent
Lodge at Tap Haus
Tap Haus, Mansfield Woodhouse
Mansfield Lodge Hotel
27 & 28 Woodhouse Road, Mansfield
Things to Do in Rufford(1)
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Attractions Near Rufford
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The Adrenalin Jungle
Nottingham · ⭐ 4.7
1 mi
Rufford Abbey Country Park
Newark · ⭐ 4.6
1 mi
Sherwood Forest Railway
Edwinstowe · ⭐ 4.7
1 mi
Go Ape Sherwood Pines
Edwinstowe · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
Sherwood Pines
Mansfield · ⭐ 4.8
2 mi
Sherwood Riding School
Kneesall · ⭐ 4.8
3 mi
Sherwood Forest Country Park
Edwinstowe · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park
Newark · ⭐ 4.3
Camping in Rufford
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Sherwood Pines Campsite
⭐ 4.8 · from £25/night
Sherwood Castle Holiday Forest
⭐ 4.1
Sherwood Forest Holiday Park
⭐ 4.6 · from £82/night
The Shannon Caravan & Camping
⭐ 3.7
Bridleways Holiday Homes and Guest House
⭐ 4.9
Sherwood Hideaway
⭐ 4.6
Robin Hood Retreat Caravan Park
⭐ 4.2
Lurcher Farm Cottage
⭐ 4.6
Self-Catering Cottages in Rufford
All cottages in Rufford →Courtyard Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £661
Lavender House
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £543
Robin’s Nest
2 bed · sleeps 3 · from £317
Hidden Gem
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £867
Sherwood Forest Lodges - Sherwood Forest Lodge 1
2 bed · sleeps 5
Sherwood Forest Lodges - Sherwood Forest Lodge 2
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £707
Murray’s Corner
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £621
Wrangler’s Den
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £483
Common questions about Rufford
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We list 17 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Rufford.
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