The Peacock Ride

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!🦚🦚🦚🎉🎉🥳🥳

It’s tradition that the first rider of the new year rides FREE to bring us luck for the new season.

This year our rider is extra special, not only are they the first ride of 2026 they are the first ride of the Peacocks 120th season ……..and it’s their 3rd birthday today!

Happy Birthday Frankie and Happy New Year to Frankie’s Dad Reece!🦚🦚🦚

31/12/2025

Not only is it New Year’s Eve but the eve of the Peacock ride entering it’s 120th year of service tomorrow!
Wishing you all a very happy and peaceful New Year see you in 2026 

04/08/2025

Sadly due to the wind and rain forecast for today, the Peacock Ride will remain closed.

See you all tomorrow 🦚🎠🦚

05/04/2025

Wishing all our riders a very happy half term and Easter holiday. The Peacock ride is open and ready with,new flags fluttering, to take you for a spin. 

08/02/2025

Due to the wet weather the Peacocks are staying in bed today! Fingers crossed they get to stretch their legs tomorrow! 🦚🦚🦚

02/02/2025

Today the Peacock’s are basking in February sunshine 🦚

25/01/2025

It’s been a stunning day today at Rufford Abbey. We are open slightly earlier than usual this year to start our 119th Season. Hours will vary depending upon the weather and are currently weekends approximately 11 am to 3 pm. 

17/01/2025

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🎉 The Peacock Ride Returns! 🎠
This weekend marks the end of winter hibernation for Paul Temple's stunning Peacock Ride, a piece of history dating back to 1906! Starting its 119th year in service, this incredible vintage ride is ready to bring smiles and joy to your little ones once again.
✨ Don’t miss the chance to take a magical spin while visiting Rufford Abbey!
🎡💫

24/12/2024

The Peacocks would like to wish all of their riders a very Happy Christmas. 🎄🦚🎠🦚🎄

07/12/2024

Due to storm Darragh the Peacock Ride is unable to open today.

We will monitor the wind and rain levels and review again for tomorrow. 

🦚🦚🎠🎠🎠🎠🎠🎠🦚🦚

22/11/2024

Sadly, due to the imminent arrival of Storm Bert and the forecast of Highwinds, heavy rain and ice over the weekend the Peacocks have decided to remain indoors. 

We take the safety of our riders very seriously and hope to reopen as soon as the weather improves.



20/10/2024

Due to the high winds and heavy rain, the peacocks are staying tucked indoors today. Looking forward to sunshine tomorrow! Don’t forget they will be open subject to Weather every day of the half term holidays. 🦚🦚🦚