Rufford Country Park. Rufford Abbey Country Park is the estate and grounds of a former 12 century Cistercian Monastery and country house. There is ramped entry into the undercroft at the rear of the building but the upper level of the abbey is accessed via.
01623 822944 or email ruffordparknottsccgovuk. Spring is a wonderful time to visit with bluebells springing up in the woods. Rufford Abbey Country Park Ollerton Nottinghamshire NG22 9DF.
Rufford Abbey Country Park Nottinghamshire NG22 9DF.
Sitting at the centre of the park is a Cistercian monastery dating to the 12th-century providing a beautiful setting for. Park lake and abbey ruins. Set in an area steeped in tales of the legendary Robin Hood Rufford Abbey Country Park is home to over 850 years of history. Visitors may tour parts of the country house originally built by the earl of Shrewsbury and added on to by the Saviles including Brick Hall once a grand reception area.