Rufford New Hall

Rufford New Hall is a brick and slate country house in Rufford, England, featuring a five-bay facade with an Ionic portico and smooth columns above a wide entrance door with a decorative fanlight. The building was later converted into residential apartments following its use as a medical facility.

Sir Robert Hesketh commissioned this house in 1760 to replace an older building on the estate. His grandson later expanded the property around 1798, adding to its size and importance.

The entrance hall features a stone staircase lit by an oval domed skylight, while the main hall displays decorative marble columns. These rooms give visitors a sense of the craftsmanship and refined taste valued during the 1700s.

The building was restored and converted into private apartments after its previous use as a medical facility. Visitors should be aware that it is now residential property, so interior access is limited to exterior viewing.

The original estate included Rufford Park with a deer park and leisure gardens, along with three separate lodges named Holmeswood, Hesketh, and Croston. These extensive grounds reveal the considerable wealth and regional influence the family once held.