Rufford
in Lancashire of England, United Kingdom
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Blackpool International Airport (13 mi) - Liverpool John Lennon Airport (21 mi)
- Manchester Airport (29 mi)
- Hawarden Airport (32 mi)
- Manchester Woodford Airport (34 mi)
- Barrow Walney Island Airport (39 mi)
- Leeds Bradford Airport (50 mi)
- Carlisle Airport (90 mi)
- Birmingham International Airport (93 mi)
- Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal (Unesco heritage, 46 mi)
- Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd (Unesco heritage, 51 mi)
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Frontiers of the Roman Empire (Unesco heritage, 110 mi) - Beacon Park Golf Country Club (Golf course, 5 mi)
- Hurlston Hall Golf Club (Golf course, 5 mi)
- Ormskirk Golf Club (Golf course, 5 mi)
- Southport Old Links (Golf course, 5 mi)
- Gathurst Golf Club (Golf course, 6 mi)
- Porters Wood Golf Course (Golf course, 7 mi)
- Mossock Hall Golf Club (Golf course, 7 mi)
- Euxton Park Golf Club (Golf course, 7 mi)
- Leyland Golf Club (Golf course, 10 mi)
- Houghwood Golf (Golf course, 10 mi)
- Blackpool Tower (observation point, (16 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 53.634 and -2.817 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 53° 38' 1" and W -2° 48' 59"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Pound - GBP
- Spoken languages:
- English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 05:41 AM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Europe/London
- UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:46 am and 8:32 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou - References
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Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-24 08:14:40
Explore Rufford
Rufford in Lancashire (England) with it's 1,420 inhabitants is a city in United Kingdom about 185 mi (or 298 km) north-west of London, the country's capital.
Local time in Rufford is now 05:41 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Rufford, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Blackpool International Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 46 mi (or 74 km), South. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Freckleton, Warton, Preston, Melling and Knowsley. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F
| Morning Temperature | 7°C / 44 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 8°C / 46 °F |
| Night Temperature | 5°C / 41 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 1% |
| Air Humidity | 58% |
| Air Pressure | 1004 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 91% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Friday, 26th of April 2024
10°C (50 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Saturday, 27th of April 2024
10°C (50 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 28th of April 2024
10°C (51 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Rufford Arms Hotel
Videos from this area
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Hall Lane Fishery Merlin The walk around
Set in the picturesque Lancashire countryside, this fishery opened to the public in September 2009. Quiet and tranquil surroundings, with easy access to the well kept pegs, it's ideal for the...
Burscough Kartworld Gokarting
me and my bro having a few laps!
Tarleton St mary's Cemetery, Lancashire,'Looking For Zara's Paternal Ancestors' by Sheila, April 201
The site of the old church of Tarleton.
Property Tour Liverpool Road, L40 1SB (72438)
Detached Property Set in the Desirable Rufford Village Three Bedrooms and a Family Bathroom Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Utility Room & Former Police Office http://www.farrellheyworth.co.uk/Proper...
Kestrels of 2009
Another four Kestrels that have been bred successfully this year 2009, there has been a further 21 fledglings bred from the same nest box in the past five years. www.fazaktom.webs.com.
Bank hall stages crash
Mole's Cinquecento stuck in bush on bank hall stages so big mick hague's maverick comes to the rescue but the fat tow rope snapped.
La Mortelle
Voor een bezoek aan deze tuin moet u wel iets voor over hebben....Eerst naar Napels per bus en dan met de bus op de veerboot naar het eiland Ischia ....... Eenmaal daar aangekomen wijst er...
England Lancashire Rufford
winter on the canal in ruford lancashire for jeff and helen.
2015 02 23 10 11 58
Launching a narrow boat in windy conditions.
Think ones,think twice,think Bike!
Just a couple of incidents that you have to take in your stride, when your on a Bike! www.fazaktom.webs.com.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
River Tawd
The River Tawd flows through Skelmersdale and Lathom in West Lancashire. The Tawd Bridge carried Ormskirk Road, the main arterial road from Wigan to Ormskirk and Southport. This is well-known to Upholland locals as the place where highwayman George Lyons held up his victims during the 18th century. Today, the river flows through the middle of Skelmersdale in large culverts.
Rufford railway station
Rufford railway station, opened on 2 April 1849, serves the village of Rufford in Lancashire, England. The station is (9½ miles) south west of Preston on the Preston-Ormskirk branch service. The line was formerly the Liverpool, Ormskirk and Preston Railway, which was quickly merged into the East Lancashire Railway on 3 August 1846 into the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. The level crossing brings Rufford to a halt as the line runs across the B5246, the aptly named "Station Road".
Burscough Bridge railway station
Burscough Bridge railway station (pronounced Burs/co Bridge) serves the town of Burscough in Lancashire, England. It is a main stop on the Manchester-Southport Line. A bus interchange has recently been constructed next to the station, including a shop and cafe.
Rufford Old Hall
Rufford Old Hall is a National Trust property in Rufford, Lancashire, England. Built in about 1530 for Sir Robert Hesketh, only the Great Hall, survives from the original structure. A brick-built wing in the Jacobean style was added in 1661, at right angles to the Great Hall, and a third wing was added in the 1820s. Rufford Old Hall is designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building, The hall's cottage, coach house and stables, about 10 metres to the east, are designated Grade II.
River Lostock
The River Lostock is a river in Lancashire, England. The source of the Lostock is at the confluence of Slack Brook and Whave's Brook at the entrance to Miller Wood near Withnell Fold. Slack Brook drains an area around Brindle, having its source close to Thorpe Green just outside the village, whereas Whave's Brook rises near Brimmicroft and runs southwards, almost parallel to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal by Ollerton Fold.
Mere Sands Wood
Mere Sands Wood is a 42 hectares nature reserve between the villages of Holmeswood and Rufford in west Lancashire, England, managed by The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside. It lies about five miles from Ormskirk. The name derives from when the area was on the shore of Martin Mere.
St. John's C.of E. Primary School Burscough
St John's C. of E. Primary School is a Church of England, co-educational, voluntary controlled primary school located in Burscough, Lancashire. The school provides education for 184 pupils aged 4–11 with both infants and juniors. The current head teacher is Karen Cartwright. The school is associated with the nearby St John the Baptist parish church.
St John's Church, Burscough
St John's Church, Burscough, is located in Liverpool Road North, Burscough Bridge, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Ormskirk, the archdeaconry of Warrington, and the diocese of Liverpool. Its benefice has been united with those of St Andrew, Burscough Bridge, St Cyprian, Burscough Bridge, and Oaks, Burscough Bridge. The church has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building.