Rufford Abbey Country Park
Located near Ollerton, on the edge of historic Sherwood Forest, this 150 acre park is one of Nottinghamshire's most popular visitor attractions. At the heart of the park are the picturesque remains of a 12th century Cistercian monastery and later country house. Around them lie gardens, meadow and woodland.
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The best-preserved remains of the Cistercian abbey dating mainly from c. 1170 are incorporated into part of the 17th century and later mansion, set in Rufford Country Park and are managed by Nottinghamshire County Council and English Heritage.
Rufford Craft Centre, within the former stable block, is well worth a visit.
Within the grounds: The Formal Gardens and Sculpture Collection, the Woodlands, the Ice Houses, the Animal Graves, the Lake.
Read about Rufford and Sherwood Forest
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