Villages · North West England
Rufford
In or near Wrightington Bar.
Rufford — a village in england north west.
Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rufford · 0.6 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rufford is a village located in North-West England, with a population of approximately 1,420 residents. It features a mix of rural charm and local amenities typical of small English villages. The area is characterised by its community atmosphere and surrounding countryside, offering a glimpse into village life in this part of the country.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6337, -2.8166
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- West Lancashire
- Parish
- Rufford
- Postcode
- L40 1SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southport
- Population
- 1,420
- Nearest railway station
- Rufford — 0.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638981 (CC BY 4.0)
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Rufford Old Hall
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📷 4Historic houses · North West England
Rufford New Hall
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📷 3Wildlife reserves · North West England
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📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Prescott Bridge
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Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
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Charity Farm Caravan & Camping Park
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rufford?
- Rufford is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode L40 1SB), in the parish of Rufford.
- What is Rufford?
- Rufford — a village in england north west.
- How do I get to Rufford?
- The nearest railway station is Rufford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode L40 1SB.
- Is Rufford a protected site?
- Yes — Rufford is part of the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Rufford?
- The nearest railway station is Rufford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L40 1SB.