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Rufford Gardens Trail

3 lovely and very diverse gardens in the pretty rural village of Rufford. A beautiful, well established woodland garden with mature trees, several water features and seating areas flanked with ferns and hostas. A country cottage garden with lovely mixed borders and secluded corners punctuated with open views of the village cricket ground. New to the group is a shady garden loosely designed on a Fibonacci spiral with a backdrop of whispering Aspen. All of the gardens are wildlife friendly and planted to encourage pollinators. So enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of these lovely gardens while you relax and treat yourself to a cuppa along with a slice of delicious home-made cake!

Owner Info

  • Mr John & Mrs Jane Hoban
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About Rufford Gardens Trail

3 lovely and very diverse gardens in the pretty rural village of Rufford. A beautiful, well established woodland garden with mature trees, several water features and seating areas flanked with ferns and hostas. A country cottage garden with lovely mixed borders and secluded corners punctuated with open views of the village cricket ground. New to the group is a shady garden loosely designed on a Fibonacci spiral with a backdrop of whispering Aspen. All of the gardens are wildlife friendly and planted to encourage pollinators. So enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of these lovely gardens while you relax and treat yourself to a cuppa along with a slice of delicious home-made cake!

Rufford Gardens Trail features

Location details

Rufford Gardens Trail,
Flash Lane,
Ormskirk,
Lancashire,
L40 1SW

Directions to Rufford Gardens Trail
via Liverpool Rd S A59. Please park in village hall car park situated on Flash Lane.

Rufford Gardens Trail openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Home-made teas at Oaklands on Saturday & Rufford Cricket Club (adjacent to 31 Cousins Lane) on Sunday. Refreshments in aid of Queen's Court Hospice.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:00-16:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Home-made teas at Oaklands on Saturday & Rufford Cricket Club (adjacent to 31 Cousins Lane) on Sunday. Refreshments in aid of Queen's Court Hospice.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access at Oaklands is via pathways through woodland. Some of these paths may be uneven.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Rufford Gardens Trail at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Rufford Gardens Trail, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Rufford Gardens Trail are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Rufford Gardens Trail seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.