Near
Ormskirk, Southport, Lancashire L40 1SG.
Telephone: 01704-821254.
Reckoned
by many to be one of the finest 15th/16th century timber construction
frame buildings in Lancashire, with a particularly magnificent
Great Hall with its very large moveable screen. There is a fine
collection of 17th century oak furniture, as well as collections
of 16th century arms, armour, furniture, costume and tapestries.
The traditional home of the Hesketh family, many 18th and 19th
century domestic and agricultural relics survive and are on
display.
FACILITIES
Garden of special interest - 14 acres. Picnic area. National
Trust property, with souvenir and book shop. No photography
allowed, but amateurs may apply direct to National Trust for
out-of-hours permission. Female visitors are requested not to
wear high heels so as to protect the floors.
A
Living History Education Service operates on the property, specialising
in the Tudor period - by prior arrangement with the Administrator.
Regrettably, disabled access to Gardens, Great Hall, Entrance
Hall and Restaurant only. Refreshments available for lunches
and teas in the Restaurant, with a limited Licensed Menu. No
dogs allowed inside - gardens only, and on leads.
OPENING
Open beginning of April to end of October, daily except Friday,
from 1.00pm-5.00pm. Garden and Shop open same days 12noon-5.30pm,
and from 1.00pm-5.30pm on Sundays. Refreshments open same days
from 12noon-5.00pm, and from 2.00pm-5.00pm on Sunday. Times
may change - please check before setting off.
LOCATION
Located close to Rufford, 7 miles north of Ormskirk on the east
side of the A59. By bus : Ribble, North Western service 101
from Preston to Ormskirk, or ABC Service 754/8 from Liverpool
to Blackpool. By Train : Rufford Station (except Sundays) about
a half mile walk away. Or Burscough Bridge about 2½ miles.
