Rufford Lake — Attraction in Newark and Sherwood

I go here quickly and there is always something new to see. I have a season ticket for the park but the lake itself is beautiful and recently as they have changed ownership for the running of the place they have added pedalo and boats to the boating lake. This gives you an opportunity to get out to see some of the wildlife close-up. Plus it's a nice way to cool down on a hot day. The lake itself does have some extremely large fish in it but you have to acclimatize your eyes to the water or plenty of freshwater Birds and it's a lovely easy walk around the park and lake a total of about 2 miles with one or two slates although generally wheelchair-accessible you can hire a mobility scooter from reception. A nice place to visit and definitely...

I love Rufford, it is under new management, I am hoping the park will stay a conservation park, but with boats on the lake I am not sure! Rufford history lies with Henry the VIII the monks here would nitbapprove a divorce so he had them slaughtered the building Rufford Abbey is owned by English Heritage. Access to the ruins & undercroft are free, but parking fees have to be paid. Somewhere in the region of £3.50. There is parking for...

This place is beautiful and very wheelchair friendly with the path around the lake wide. Toilets can be found at both ends in the house and mill. Both have disable toilets in them. The cafes are good prices and the ice cream is great on hot days but if you like taking your own food lots of seating around the lake and the ducks are friendly. Great place to take...