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Ruthin Gaol
    Clwyd Street
Ruthin
LL15 1HP
Denbighshire
Wales
Collection details
Law and Order, Social History
Facilities
Shop: yes Guided tours: yes Wheelchair access: yes Visual disability facilities: yes
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Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01824 708281
General information (Fax) : 01824 708258
Museums Development Officer : susan.dalloe@denbighshire.gov.uk
Website : www.ruthingaol.co.uk
Open
Open all year. February 17th-Oct 31st daily, Nov-February weekends and school holidays
Admission charges
Adult £3.50; child (5-16) £2.50; senior citizen £2.50; family £10; 10% reduction for pre-booked groups (15+)
Discounts
Museums Association
 
Description
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.

Articles
MGM 2007 - Museums Welcome Weekend Set To Make A Splash
Turner Winners Of Tomorrow Get Ready - It's Children's Art Day

Events
Story of the Key Drawing  Workshop (Event)
Spooky Halloween at Ruthin Gaol  Performance
Father Christams at Ruthin Gaol
 

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Information point provided
Guided tours
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
General audio-guide available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
General audio-guide available
Shop