The Peacock Ride

The Peacock Ride The Rufford Abbey Peacock Ride vintage children’s roundabout built in 1906 open for your enjoyment.

Our ride is for children under 16, sorry we cannot allow adults to ride

After 4 days of rain we are finally open and enjoying the August Bank Holiday sunshine.
30/08/2026

After 4 days of rain we are finally open and enjoying the August Bank Holiday sunshine.

29/08/2026

Weather update,

The Peacock Ride has been closed for the last few days due to the ongoing heavy rain. Fingers crossed there is a break in the weather tomorrow (Sunday).
Hopefully we’ll see our riders for the last half of the bank holiday weekend. 🦚🎠🌈🌞

26/08/2026

Due to the weather warning of heavy rain and thunder the Peacock Ride will remain closed today and tomorrow. We will review the forecast for Friday. 

Due to the extreme heat forecast and for the safety and comfort of our riders and operators we will be closing the Peaco...
12/08/2026

Due to the extreme heat forecast and for the safety and comfort of our riders and operators we will be closing the Peacock Ride early today and remaining closed tomorrow (Thursday 13th August)

Happy Summer Holidays. The Peacock Ride is celebrating its 120th summer!Open throughout the school summer holidays and s...
25/07/2026

Happy Summer Holidays. The Peacock Ride is celebrating its 120th summer!

Open throughout the school summer holidays and still just £2.50 a ride.

Due to the forecast of heavy rain throughout today, the Peacocks are deciding to stay closed and in the dry. We look for...
06/06/2026

Due to the forecast of heavy rain throughout today, the Peacocks are deciding to stay closed and in the dry. We look forward to seeing you all again hopefully tomorrow. 

And the Cockerels are back where they belong on the Peacock ride. We’re open and the sun is shining come and ride a pie...
25/04/2026

And the Cockerels are back where they belong on the Peacock ride. We’re open and the sun is shining come and ride a piece of history this weekend at Rufford Abbey. 120 years of fun! 

Finally the weather has improved and we can catch up with the varnishing of our wonderful birds and animals.
24/04/2026

Finally the weather has improved and we can catch up with the varnishing of our wonderful birds and animals.

11/04/2026

Due to today’s wet weather forecast, the Peacocks have decided to have a rest today and will remain closed.

See you all tomorrow for the Sunday market 🦚🎠🦚

We are back and open for The Peacock Ride’s 120th Season!Come and ride a piece of history at Rufford Abbey Country Park ...
07/03/2026

We are back and open for The Peacock Ride’s 120th Season!

Come and ride a piece of history at Rufford Abbey Country Park every weekend (subject to weather) and it’s STILL ONLY £2.50 a ride!

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Rufford Abbey Courtyard
Ollerton
NG229DF

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