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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
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
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Events
Father Christams at Ruthin Gaol
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