Explore Ruthin

Our rich history has shaped the architecture of the town and is all around you in the town square. Today 600-year-old buildings are still in use as banks, shops and civic buildings. Did you know that the first copies of the Welsh national anthem were printed in what is now the Siop Nain tea room and gift shop in Well Street?

Attractions

Explore Nantclwyd y Dre, the oldest timber-framed house in Wales, and experience seven ages of history. Or stroll down the hill and visit Ruthin Gaol and get a feel for exactly what lay in store for local felons in Victorian times.
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Eat drink shop

Great restaurants, buzzing bars and chic shops dominate the town’s streets and you’ll find plenty of unusual and quirky local businesses operating out of the beautiful old buildings around St Peter’s Square.
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Tours and trails

We’ve got the Art Trail, the Food Trail and even a guided Royalty and Rogues walking tour that explores the scandalous stories of the kings, queens, thieves and vagabonds that filled our history.
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The great outdoors

Ruthin is the perfect base for all sorts of outdoor activities – from gentle walks to arduous hikes, mountain biking to motor biking, climbing, fishing, golfing, riding – whatever makes your heart pump faster, you’ll find it near Ruthin.
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Special Occasions

The town of Ruthin nestles beside an Area of Outstanding Beauty at the foot of the Clwydian Range. The rolling hills and the beautiful scenery sets the stage for some stunning and romantic venues to hold a wedding or celebratory event or to simply take a stroll hand in hand.
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Local Businesses

Ruthin has all the shops, services and amenities you’d hope to find in a historic market town, so whether you want to get your hair done, sort the electrics, browse for souvenirs or fill up the fridge, you’ll find it here in Ruthin.
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