Cultural Delights

In the heart of Ruthin, where our streets weave tales of history and artistry, the Ruthin Craft Centre stands as a beacon of creativity, inviting all who enter to explore the vibrant tapestry of contemporary craft. As you step through its doors, the air hums with inspiration, and the walls pulse with the colours and textures of innovation. Each new exhibition is a journey, showcasing the talents of local artisans and international creators alike, their pieces a dialogue between tradition and modernity.

Be sure to visit Ruthin’s own Bethan Hughes, artist in residence. And hand-on workshops as all ages ages mould clay, weave fibres, and paint canvases.

At high summer, the week-long Ruthin Festival emerges like a vibrant tapestry unfurling across the town. Culminating on the final Saturday, this annual celebration is a kaleidoscope of culture, where music, dance, and storytelling intertwine with the rich traditions of the area. Local and not-so-local musicians echo throughout the town where the Welsh language rises to a staccato.

As summer wanes and the crispness of autumn begins to settle in, so comes the most enchanting annual Open Doors weekend in September, when the town flings open its doors to reveal the hidden interiors of historic buildings. For one magical weekend, the ordinary becomes extraordinary, as visitors are invited to step inside homes and chapels usually cloaked in privacy. Each doorway leads to a new discovery.

In this enchanting corner of North Wales, the Ruthin Craft Centre, the festival, and the Open Doors weekend come together to create a vibrant celebration of culture and creativity. It is a place where the past and present intertwine, where every corner holds a story, and where the spirit of community thrives. Here, in the embrace of art and tradition, the essence of Ruthin comes alive.