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Thursday 24 July 2008
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Rufford Mill at Rufford Country Park

Rufford Abbey Country Park is a historic estate in the Nottinghamshire Dukeries, just a few miles east of famous Sherwood Forest. The park now offers a stylish country venue for civil weddings/civil partnership celebrations, and a choice of two attractive locations for your reception.

The Talbot Suite, Rufford Mill

The entrance to theTalbot Suite bar at Rufford Abbey Rufford Saw Mill
The lobby in theTalbot Suite bar at Rufford Abbey The Talbot Suite bar at Rufford Abbey

Overlooking Rufford Lake, this was once the corn mill for the Rufford estate.

On the first floor of the historic building is The Talbot Suite, a delightful function suite in a fresh, modern style.  The Talbot Suite is easily accessed by both lift and stairs. Its spacious 49' x 29' area will seat 120 theatre style or 80 banquet style, with a separate bar area adjoining. A car park in the Mill courtyard offers 20 parking spaces, with ample extra parking a short stroll away in the woodland car park.

The Savile Restaurant

Photo of the outside of the Savile Restaurant

For smaller receptions and wedding breakfasts, the Savile Restaurant at Rufford Abbey is a venue steeped in history. Once the main kitchen of the historic Abbey, with its high ceiling and flagstone floor the room has a Victorian country house ambiance.

The Savile Restaurant is a 10 - 15 minute walk from Rufford Mill through the park.  It seats up to 50 guests. All food is freshly prepared in our own kitchens. Car parking is in the main Abbey car park, a short walk away.

Map of Rufford Country Park

Catering

Our friendly in-house catering team offer various packages to suit your needs and budget:

The Talbot Suite, Rufford Mill

  • Light finger buffets
  • Hot carvery buffets
  • Reception drinks & canapes.

The Savile Restaurant

  • Wedding breakfasts
  • Waitress served meals
  • Reception drinks and canapes.

Prices

  • Room hire, The Talbot Suite - from £400 (waived if more than 60 guests)
  • Reception drinks: from £3.00 per person
  • Wedding breakfasts at the Savile Restaurant: from £27 per person
  • Evening buffets: from £8.

More information

Interested in booking Rufford Mill for your wedding, civil partnerships or family celebration? Please contact Isabel or Zoe Garratt, tel: 01623 821310 or e-mail: rufford.park@nottscc.gov.uk.

Download our wedding brochure and menus [PDF 794KB] pdf logo

Visit our entry on wedding information site www.hitched.co.uk

Find out more about Rufford Abbey Country Park.

Photo of Rufford Abbey with a glaze of snowPhoto of a wedding couple at Rufford Abbey


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Conferences & Training

Hire the Talbot Suite for conferences, meetings or courses.  Download our brochure and prices [PDF 219KB]

Thank You!

Rufford Mill was renovated in 2007 with the help of a grant from the European Regional Development Fund

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