Education/Group visits to Rufford Abbey Country Park and Craft Centre
Rufford Abbey and Craft Centre is an inspiring venue for inquisitive minds of all ages and abilities. Historical remains sit beside country estate woodland and formal gardens housing contemporary sculpture. At the heart of the park, in the old stable block, the Craft Centre provides a catalyst to explore creativity, offering resources for teachers, group leaders and learners.
The Craft Centre offers a wide range of creative workshops for all, led by practicing artists. These can be combined with free self led activities exploring creativity outside the classroom.
Sculpture trail
An important aspect of Rufford Country Park and Craft Centre is the contemporary sculpture garden featuring 25 works that have been collected and commissioned by Rufford over the last 30 years. It is the only public sculpture park in Nottinghamshire and presents a wide range of sculptures to explore.
For more information go to the Rufford Education Teachers page.
Gallery
The contemporary craft gallery has a changing programme of exhibitions; full exhibition programme [PDF 2.6MB] 
For more information go to the Rufford Education Teachers page.
You can now download the Rufford Education Booklet [PDF 1.2MB]
Grounds and architecture
Rufford Craft centre sits within 150 acres of Country Park including the remains of a 12C Cistercian Abbey, a lake, a woodland and a formal garden that all provide great inspiriation.
For more information go to the Rufford Education Teachers page.
Download the schools education booklet [PDF 1.2MB] for full details of our programme
Soon you will be able to download the groups education booklet for full details of our programme.
Each visit to Rufford is different - a full day can combine practical art workshops with self led sessions. We are happy to work with you to plan your day to ensure your students leave Rufford enthused and inspired.
To discuss ways we can work with your school/group please contact:
Helen Ackroyd
Arts Education and Outreach Officer
Tel: 01623 821312
E-mail: artsadmin@nottscc.gov.uk
(Please state 'Rufford Education' as the subject header of emails.)
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