We visit Rufford a lot throughout the year, but I don't think we have been on such a spectacular day before, sun shining I donned my Sun Jellies and headed out into the sun.
It is hard to believe that less than a hundred years ago this was a lavish and beautiful house, now it is a ruin in places.
The cellar was really beautiful and the abbey is said to be haunted...
This tree was supposedly planted by Charles II, if you remember your history then Charles II was overthrown by Oliver Cromwell.
On to the playground, lots of tubes and places to run, jump and hide.
Onto the sensory garden, with lots of musical instruments made out of natural objects and things to run around, through and to see.
There is a tiny house with windows and in each window is a different object, I loved this foot.
Running across the lawn
Further into the park is a section where you can watch cars driving through the ford, always lots of people watching and even at 21+10 I still enjoy it. We got the chance to drive through the ford the next day as we visited nearby Sherwood Pines, the kids loved it in the car as much as, if not more than watching ;)
Sunday we visited Sherwood Pines, there is lots to do. First we had a picnic and a kick of the football, then the children found some pinecones and sticks to make stickmen with.
We found this area where you could build dens, loads of logs to build up against the trees.
There are also lots of these houses in the woods which are perfect for chasing each other in and around.
Finally after a spot of gardening and therefore trees to get rid of we had an impromptu fire in the garden and of course marshmallows.
Overall the sun has been most welcome this weekend and what a lovely weekend it was, spending it just the four of us.