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Bring a group to Ruthin – a Coach Friendly town
Information for groups
Ruthin is proud to be a delightful tourism destination. It’s a surprising little town layered with over 800 years of history and set in one of the most beautiful landscapes in Britain. With its winding streets, stunning architecture, many independent shops and good food, Ruthin has much to offer visitors.
Coach Park: FREE parking available at Ruthin Craft Centre LL15 1BB
Pick-up/drop-off points: Park Road car park LL15 1HP.
Toilets: Free toilets at the Ruthin Craft Centre. Pay toilets at Cae Ddol park car park, off Clwyd Street.
Ruthin Craft Centre
Admission is free.
The main gallery has the very best in national and international contemporary applied art, and also other exhibitions/workshops of interest
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00am – 5.30pm.
Park Road, Ruthin
Denbighshire, LL15 1BB
Tel: 01824 704774
Food and Drink:
Cafe R – Denbighshire Leisure Ltd
To discuss a group booking at Café R call 01824 708099
In addition there are a range of hotels, cafes and pubs in town
Operator & driver info: Free parking in Ruthin Craft Centre. Refreshments can be purchased on site in Café R and free toilet facilities. A Tesco supermarket is situated opposite the Craft Centre.
Attractions to see on a day visit
Ruthin Gaol, Clwyd Street
The Gaol is the one of the most popular places to visit in Ruthin, and is the only purpose-built Pentonville style prison open to the public as a heritage attraction in the UK. Spend time exploring its nooks and crannies and learn about life in the Victorian prison system and also discover its use as a Munitions Factory in WW2.
Further details of opening times and cost
Ruthin Gaol | Denbighshire County Council Website
Nantclwyd y Dre, Castle Street
See one of the oldest dated timber framed town house in Wales, built in 1434/5 which has been carefully restored to seven different ages when the house was occupied. Also visit the wonderful Lord’s Garden.
Further details of opening times and cost
Nantclwyd y Dre | Denbighshire County Council Website
Please note that Ruthin Gaol and Nantclwyd y Dre are open for general visits April-September and during the winter for pre-booked tours only. Groups wishing to have a person-guided tour need to pre book with venues. See websites for details.
St Peter’s Square and Church
Discover the legend where King Arthur beheaded Huail and the Old Court House, rebuilt after the last Prince of Wales, Owain Glyndwr, attacked the town in September 1400. The Old Court House which has interpretation material is sometimes open to the public during the summer months and arrangements can be made to view it with Ruthin Town Council.
The Old Courthouse | Cyngor Tref Rhuthun Website
Email: clerk@ruthintowncouncil.gov.uk
Ruthin Castle, Castle Street
Have some refreshments in the magnificent 19th Century castle and wander around the grounds of mediaeval castle, part of the iron ring of castles built by Edward 1 in its grounds.
The Dragon Tavern in Ruthin | Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa Website
History of Ruthin Castle | Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa Website
Guided tours
Fully qualified Wales Best Guides can provide tours with optional extras such as visits to various attractions, morning coffee, afternoon tea, lunch or cream teas. Standard tours of Ruthin last around one and a half hours, but the time and topic can easily be arranged to suit each group. They can also arrange familiarisation visits for group organisers to help them find out about the attractions and facilities we offer.
Self guided tours
Download a copy of one of the Ruthin trails, which include a detailed Slow Walks booklet, the Ruthin Town Trail, the Ruthin Art Trail or the Ruthin –Shaped by Timber Heritage Trail
For more general information/enquiries contact Denbighshire County Council
T: 01824 706000
E: tourism@denbighshire.gov.uk or heritage@denbighshire.gov.uk