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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
National
Lana Adkin

Unlikely Nottinghamshire family attraction as crowds flock to Rufford Ford

Visitors have spoken of their love for an unlikely tourism spot in Nottinghamshire which is attracting families at weekends. Known as an area that's prone for flooding, Rufford Ford sees a steady number of families visiting to watch vehicles attempt to negotiate the flooded road - and get splashed in the process.

Rufford Ford, in the village of Rufford located just outside of Mansfield regularly gets flooded with deep water during heavy rainfall, and can become a pastime for tourists visiting nearby Rufford Abbey to watch cars drive through the water.

On many occasions, vehicles become stuck in the water after their engines cut out - leading to emergency services being called to rescue operations.

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