What are the opening hours?

Monday 10:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 10:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 10:30am - 4:30pm Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm

Ruthin Gaol - Carchar Rhuthun

Name: Ruthin Gaol - Carchar Rhuthun
Address: 46 Clwyd Street, Ruthin, LL151HP, GB
Telephone: 01824 708281
Price range: £

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Profiad unigryw o garchar Fictoraidd! | A unique Victorian prison experience! Our museum and shop is open from 10:30 to 16:30 every day (except Tuesday).

Cynlluniwch eich ymweliad: www.sirddinbych.gov.uk/carchar-rhuthun

Plan your visit:
www.denbighshire.gov.uk/ruthin-gaol Ruthin Gaol is the only purpose-built Pentonville style prison open to the public as a heritage attraction. Visitors can explore the gaol's nooks and crannies, and learn about life in the Victorian system. See how the prisoners lived their daily lives: what they ate, how they wo

rked, and the punishments they suffered. Explore the prison cells and uncover the stories of the prisoners who were kept at the gaol, including the "Welsh Houdini" and William Hughes, the last man to be hanged here. Last admission is at 15:30.

30/08/2026

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Rydym AR AGOR ar ddydd Llun gŵyl y banc (31 Awst) o 10:30am tan 4:30pm (mynediad olaf am 3:30pm). Dewch i ddatgloi byd o drosedd a chosb hanesyddol yn yr hen garchar trawiadol hwn. Rydym yn addo eich gadael chi allan! 🗝

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We are OPEN on bank holiday Monday (31st August) from 10:30am to 4:30pm (last entry is at 3:30pm). Come and unlock the world of historic crime and punishment at this striking former prison. We promise to let you out! 🗝

29/08/2026

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A ydych chi erioed wedi meddwl pam fod gan y carcharorion saethau ar eu dillad?
Ymunwch â ni i wybod mwy ...

📍 Carchar Rhuthun, Rhuthun, LL15 1HP
📆 Dydd Llun - Dydd Sul (ar gau bob dydd Mawrth)
🕰 10.30am – 4.30pm (mynediad olaf am 3.30pm)

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Have you ever wondered why prisoners had arrows on their clothes? Pay us a visit to find out!

📍 Ruthin Gaol, Ruthin, LL15 1HP
📆 Mon – Sun (closed Tuesdays)
🕰 10.30am – 4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm)

27/08/2026

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Wedi’i adeiladu i godi ofn

Dyluniwyd Carchar Rhuthun i edrych yn fawreddog.

Roedd ei waliau cerrig cadarn a’i edrychiad, a oedd yn debyg i gaer, yn cyfleu neges glir am awdurdod a rheolaeth, hyd yn oed cyn i garcharorion gamu drwy’r drws.

Diolch byth, mae’n llawer mwy croesawgar heddiw!

📍 Carchar Rhuthun, Rhuthun, LL15 1HP
📆 Dydd Llun - Dydd Sul (ar gau bob dydd Mawrth)
🕰 10.30am – 4.30pm (mynediad olaf am 3.30pm)

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Built to Intimidate

Ruthin Gaol was designed to look imposing.

Its solid stone walls and fortress-like appearance sent a clear message about authority and control, before inmates even stepped inside.

Thankfully, it is much more welcoming today!

📍 Ruthin Gaol, Ruthin, LL15 1HP
📆 Mon – Sun (closed Tuesdays)
🕰 10.30am – 4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm)

26/08/2026

Diwrnod Cenedlaethol y Cŵn yng Ngharchar Rhuthun!
National Dog Day at Ruthin Gaol!

25/08/2026

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Disgwyliad: “Fe awn ni i gael cipolwg sydyn”

Realiti: Rydych chi wedi treulio’r awr ddiwethaf yn trafod diwygio carchardai Fictoraidd gyda’ch teulu a rŵan mae dad eisiau gweld am faint mae o’n gallu aros yn y gell dywyll!

📍 Carchar Rhuthun, Rhuthun, LL15 1HP
📆 Dydd Llun - Dydd Sul (ar gau bob dydd Mawrth)
🕰 10.30am – 4.30pm (mynediad olaf am 3.30pm)

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Expectation: “We’ll just have a quick look”

Reality: You’ve spent the last hour discussing Victorian prison reform with your family and now Dad’s seeing how long he can brave the dark cell!

📍 Ruthin Gaol, Ruthin, LL15 1HP
📆 Mon – Sun (closed Tuesdays)
🕰 10.30am – 4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm)

23/08/2026

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Yr wythnos olaf i ddilyn ôl troed Wrexham Bill! Mae yna amser o hyd i fynd ar Lwybr Dianc o’r Carchar cyn diwedd y gwyliau. A fydd eich teulu yn gallu osgoi Mr Parry a dianc am y tro olaf?

🎟️ Nid oes angen archebu lle, galwch heibio ar y diwrnod!

📍 Carchar Rhuthun, Rhuthun, LL15 1HP
📆 Dydd Llun - Dydd Sul (ar gau bob dydd Mawrth)
🕰 10.30am – 4.30pm (mynediad olaf am 3.30pm)

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Final week to follow in the footsteps of Wrexham Bill! There’s still time to take on the Escape the Gaol Trail before the holidays end. Can your family evade Mr Parry and make one last great escape?

🎟️ No booking needed – just turn up and dive in!

📍 Ruthin Gaol, Ruthin, LL15 1HP
📆 Mon – Sun (closed Tuesdays)
🕰 10.30am – 4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm)

21/08/2026

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👁 Dan lygad craff

Roedd gwyliadwriaeth wedi’i chynnwys yn nyluniad Carchar Rhuthun.

Roedd mannau arsylwi a thyllau archwilio’n caniatáu i staff wirio celloedd a monitro ymddygiad heb unrhyw gyswllt uniongyrchol.

📍 Carchar Rhuthun, Rhuthun, LL15 1HP
📆 Dydd Llun - Dydd Sul (ar gau bob dydd Mawrth)
🕰 10.30am – 4.30pm (mynediad olaf am 3.30pm)

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👁 Under a watchful eye

Surveillance was built into the fabric of Ruthin Gaol.

Observation points and inspection holes allowed staff to check cells and monitor behaviour without direct contact.

📍 Ruthin Gaol, Ruthin, LL15 1HP
📆 Mon – Sun (closed Tuesdays)
🕰 10.30am – 4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm)

19/08/2026

📢 Yfory a dydd Gwener | Tomorrow & Friday

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Bydd Carchar Rhuthun ar gau ddydd Iau 20 Awst a dydd Gwener 21 Awst oherwydd bod yr adeilad wedi'i logi'n breifat, ond bydd y drysau’n ailagor fel arfer ddydd Sadwrn 22 Awst. Diolch i chi am eich dealltwriaeth.

Please be aware that Ruthin Gaol will be closed on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st August due to the private hire of the building, but will be back open as usual on Saturday 22nd. We thank you for your understanding.

17/08/2026

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Picnic a chwarae

🥪 Paratowch bicnic a dewch am y diwrnod. Gyda gweithgareddau i’r teulu, arddangosfeydd dan do a mannau awyr agored i ymlacio, Carchar Rhuthun yw’r lle perffaith i blant chwilfrydig ac oedolion sydd wrth ei boddau â hanes.

Hefyd:
🐶 Cewch ddod â’ch ci
🎲 Gemau i’r teulu
📸 Cyfleoedd am luniau llawn hwyl

📍 Carchar Rhuthun, Rhuthun, LL15 1HP
📆 Dydd Llun - Dydd Sul (ar gau bob dydd Mawrth) AR GAU 20 & 21 AWST
🕰 10.30am – 4.30pm (mynediad olaf am 3.30pm)

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Picnic & Play

🥪 Pack a picnic and make a day of it! With family activities, indoor exhibits and outdoor spaces to relax, Ruthin Gaol is perfect for curious kids and history-loving grown-ups alike.

Plus:
🐶 Dog friendly
🎲 Family games
📸 Fun photo opportunities

📍 Ruthin Gaol, Ruthin, LL15 1HP
📆 Mon – Sun (closed Tuesdays) CLOSED 20th & 21st AUGUST
🕰 10.30am – 4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm)

15/08/2026

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Oeddech chi'n gwybod?. Mae gan y Carchar hyd yn oed ei gêm fwrdd ei hun!

📍 Carchar Rhuthun, Rhuthun, LL15 1HP
📆 Dydd Llun - Dydd Sul (ar gau bob dydd Mawrth)
🕰 10.30am – 4.30pm (mynediad olaf am 3.30pm)

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Did you know? The gaol even has its own boardgame!

📍 Ruthin Gaol, Ruthin, LL15 1HP
📆 Mon – Sun (closed Tuesdays)
🕰 10.30am – 4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm)

Address

46 Clwyd Street
Ruthin
LL151HP

Opening Hours

Monday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday	10:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

01824 708281

Website

http://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/ruthin-gaol, http://www.sirddinbych.gov.uk/carchar-rhuthun

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