If you travel from Nottingham on the A614 towards the A1(M), you will pass through Rufford just before you reach Ollerton. Rather than pass through, however, perhaps you should consider tarrying for a while to see what Rufford has to offer. If you don't stop you will be missing the Rufford Abbey Country Park. The present day park once formed part of a Cistercian Abbey dating back to the 12th century. In 1536 the Dissolution of the Monasteries led to its slow transformation into a country estate. It was first owned by the Talbot family, including Elizabethan aristocrat George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury. His wife, Bess of Hardwick, later built Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire. The remains of the Abbey now lie at the heart of the 150 acre Country Park, which is one of the most popular attractions in Nottingham. Health Walks are organised at the Country Park; these supervised walks are an ideal way to gently build up fitness after illness or as an alternative to more strenuous country hikes. If you like to combine your walking with a little Golf, try the nearby Rufford Park Golf and Country Club, set in the heart of historic Sherwood Forest.
Holiday Park
Sherwood Castle Holiday Forest
Places to Stay near Rufford
Sherwood Forest Lodge (2.53 miles)
Thoresby Hall Hotel & Spa (4.18 miles)
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Thoresby Hall Hotel & Spa is a magnificent Grade I listed mansion on the edge of Sherwood Forest. Its architectural ... More | visit website
Crosshill House Bed and Breakfast (5.24 miles)
The Goat House (5.25 miles)
Clumber Park Hotel (6.31 miles)
The recently upgraded Clumber Park Hotel nestles on the edge of Sherwood Forest. This Nottinghamshire hotel is a haven of unrivalled tranquility and natural beauty. The hotel occupies a prime ... More | visit website
Clifton Hotel (6.57 miles)
The Clifton Hotel is a Georgian building located on a quiet tree lined road, 5 minutes away from the city centre. The Clifton Hotel is 16 miles from Nottingham.
All rooms are ... More
Mansfield Lodge Hotel (6.59 miles)
Mansfield Lodge Hotel is a family run 2-star small hotel with a friendly atmosphere situated in the heart of Robin Hood Country. This well furnished, smart Victorian property is less ... More
Portland Hall Hotel (6.60 miles)
Brecks Cottage (6.64 miles)
The Old Vicarage Boutique Hotel (7.34 miles)
The Old Vicarage, Southwell situated on Westhorpe, is currently undergoing a major redevelopment and refurbishment programme. It will bring Southwell its first unique hotel experience, taking comfort and personal service to new heights. The original Georgian ... More | visit website
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