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Ruthin Gaol, Denbighshire. CLOSED UNTIL 28 MARCH 2026

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Accessibility

https://www.visitwales.com/attraction/museum/ruthin-gaol-558641

2026:

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Brief description

"Come and visit the only Victorian Pentonville style prison in Wales open to the public!

Ruthin gaol is the only purpose-built Pentonville style prison open to the public as a heritage attraction. People can spend time exploring its nooks and crannies and learn about life in the Victorian prison system. See how the prisoners lived their daily lives: what they ate, how they worked, and the punishments they suffered. Explore the cells including the punishment, 'dark' and condemned cell. Find out about the Welsh Houdini and William Hughes who was the last man to be hanged there."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruthin_Gaol

Address

46 Clwyd Street, Ruthin LL15 1HP

Email

gaol.reception@denbighshire.gov.uk

heritage@denbighshire.gov.uk

Phone

01824 708281

Website

https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/leisure-and-tourism/museums-and-historic-houses/ruthin-gaol.aspx

https://www.facebook.com/ruthingaol/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65136103

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Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

**Ruthin Gaol is currently closed for daily visits by the public but will remain open for school and group visits, paranormal investigations, location filming and venue hire, throughout the autumn and winter period. Ruthin Gaol will re-open to the public on Saturday 28 March 2026.**

If you pay full price to enter either Ruthin Gaol or Nantclwyd y Dre, you can get 20% off admission to the other site if you show your receipt. This is valid for the whole season.

Adult: £9.00
Children 5 to 16 years old: £7.00
Children under 5 years old: free
Family ticket - 2 adults and up to 3 children: £25.00
Family ticket - 1 adult and up to 3 children: £16.00
Group rate - minimum number 15: £7.50 per person (£50 additional fee during closed season)
School group: £5.00 per child (£50 additional fee during closed season)
1 carer accompanying a disabled visitor: free

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