Ruthin Gaol

Clwyd Street
Ruthin
Denbighshire
LL15 1HP
Wales

Website

www.ruthingaol.co.uk

E-mail

Commercial Heritage Manager

samantha.williams@denbighshire.gov.uk

Ruthin Gaol Shop Staff

gaol.reception@denbighshire.gov.uk

Telephone

01824 708259

Fax

01824 708258

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A photo of a large grey stone building
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Ruthin Gaol opened in May 2002. The building was a prison from 1654 to 1916 and you can now see how prisoners lived their daily lives and how the prison worked. Audio guide included in admission price, souvenir shop and school workshops available.

Venue Type:

Museum, Historic house or home, Heritage site

 Opening hours

Open April - September

Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Open Bank Holidays (Closed Tuesdays )

10am - 5pm

 Admission charges

Adult £3.90, Seniors / Students & Groups (15 +) £3.00, Children (Under 16) £2.50, Family (4 people, min 1 child) £10.00


Evening opening for groups by appointment

Discounts

  • Museums Association

Additional info

Lifts and ramps across the building allow access to people with limited mobility to all floors of the building.

Collection details

Law and Order, Social History

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Captured on Camera

30 May 2013

Have your own mugshot taken and Wanted Poster. Become captured in photos and explore the lives of the prisoners.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Languages

  • Welsh

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Normal admission fees apply, £1 for Wanted Poster.

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