Ruthin Gaol, Denbighshire. Paid entry
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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
gaol.reception@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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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 Museum will RE-OPEN on 1st April 2023! Stay tuned for more details!" https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65136103
2023: Ruthin Gaol is open during the following times:
1 April to 30 September: Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesdays), 10:30am to 5pm
Last admission: 4.00pm
You can arrange a group visit during October to March by emailing us or calling 01824 706868 between 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.
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For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
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