by Shanna Watts | Nov 6, 2024
Step into the holiday spirit at Rufford Abbey Country Park! Join us for a magical celebration as we welcome Santa Claus to the park and kick off the festive season with joy and excitement. What can you expect this year? Meet Santa Santa will be making his grand...
by Shanna Watts | Sep 18, 2024
Introducing Rufford’s first ever Fun Size Halloween Trail! From 19th October to 3rd November, step into our spine-tingling indoor exhibit – Rufford’s Fun Size Halloween Trail. But beware—you’ll want to bring a friend, because things might get spooky! Perfect for...
by Fiona Shepherd | Aug 21, 2024
Festival of Food and Drink, the East Midlands’ largest celebration of local food producers and global flavours returns to Thoresby Park for its 11th year on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September. The family-friendly festival will have over 170 street food traders, bars,...
by Jill Robinson | Aug 9, 2024
We are delighted to welcome Hedi Argent for our first Family Learning Workshop as part of our summer events. Hedi came to Britain as a refugee from Austria, escaping Nazi persecution. Hedi’s talk explores many themes such as: friendship, becoming a refugee as a child...
by Shanna Watts | Jun 12, 2024
Professor Paul Temple returns to Rufford this summer with his delightful Punch and Judy show! Experience the classic charm of Punch with fresh, modern twists that will captivate children of all ages. Best of all, admission is completely free! Join us for performances...
by Rachael Hamilton | Mar 27, 2024
🌸 Newark Spring Family Day! 🌼 Get ready for a day packed with outdoor family fun at Newark Spring Family Day! An unforgettable day out filled with laughter, excitement, and endless entertainment for all ages. Set within the 42 acres of beautiful grounds at the...
by Louise Marshall | Mar 27, 2024
A FREE fun-filled family event, with lots of crafts, activities, including making of the Easter garden. Refreshments available.
by Rachael Hamilton | Feb 5, 2024
Treat your Mother to a delicious afternoon tea, set within the 19th-century stately home of the Renaissance at Kelham Hall. Make Mother’s Day special and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, set within the impressive state rooms of the Renaissance at Kelham Hall,...
by Rob James | Oct 3, 2023
Take our fab Fungi Foray Family Trail this month and discover what makes these organisms such a crucial part of Sherwood Forest’s landscape. Have you ever seen rotting fingers reaching up out of the ground or a juicy piece of steak attached to the side of a...
by Rachael Hamilton | Jul 4, 2023
The perfect summer holiday activity day! A fun-filled day of games, activities, dancing and sing-a-longs with some of your favourite Princesses and Superheroes. Date: Thursday 3rd August Time: 10am – 3pm Tickets: £15 per child, £3 per adult, Under 3’s...
