Ruthin Travel Guide

  Ruthin - half timbered splendour
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      Ruthin - half timbered splendour
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  • Hilly streets of Ruthin
      Hilly streets of Ruthin
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      St Peter's Square and the Clock Tower
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Manorhaus

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Ruthin Castle Hotel

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Restaurants  

Ruthin Castle Restaurant: Feasting Mediaeval Style

Ruthin Castle Restaurant: Feasting Mediaeval Style, Ruthin

 Stephen-KarenConn Says:  An award winning restaurant with excellent fare, immaculately served, in the regal splendour of an ancient Welsh fortress. When we were here during midweek there were only a few other people. For the weekend "Mediaeval Feast" or the "Traditional Sunday Lunch" reservations... 

The Stable Door: THE STABLE DOOR - It's not there anymore.

The Stable Door: THE STABLE DOOR - It's not there anymore., Ruthin

 CheyenneForYou Says:  The food was great, the restaurant was clean, the ambiance was warm and comfortable.Soft music, good food, great owners - it was wonderful.(Did I forget to mention that we owned it!!) The shrimp cocktail was great! The burgers were awsome and the steaks were unforgetable. 

Shopping  

Ruthin Craft Centre: Handmade Crafts from Northern Wales

Ruthin Craft Centre: Handmade Crafts from Northern Wales, Ruthin

 Stephen-KarenConn Says:  A collection of ten craft studios, a restaurant, and two galleries, Each shop displays the work of a different independent craftsman. In the photo Karen is purchasing a blown glass rocking horse from it's creator, John Assiter Tuppen. He is a well know artisan whose clients... 

Local Customs  

Maen Huail King Arthur

Maen Huail King Arthur, Ruthin

 Jivegirl Says:  On the town square outside Barclays bank you will come across an old stone.This is known as Maen Huail and is said to be linked to King Arthur.The story goes that Arthur and Huail fought a duel over a lady. Arthur was injured by Huail who swore on pain of death never again... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Moel Famau and the Jubilee Tower top of the world

Moel Famau and the Jubilee Tower top of the world, Ruthin

 Jivegirl Says:  If you are feeling energetic walk up Moel Famau (Mother of the mountains) part of the Clwydian range and take a walk to the Jubilee Tower built for George 3rd, now ruined and a fantastic viewpoint. You can drive to Blwch Pen Barras car park from nearby Ruthin if you are not... 

The Eyes of Ruthin.

The Eyes of Ruthin., Ruthin

 WulfstanTraveller Says:  In the centre of Ruthin, an attractive little town in Wales, is a building with 7 dormer windows. This is unusual and they are laid out in a manner that appears haphazard on the outside. They are referred to as "the Eyes of Ruthin." 

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 The food was great, the restaurant was clean, the ambiance was warm and comfortable.Soft music, good food, great owners - it was wonderful.(Did I forget to... 

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Ruthin, Wales

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 Ruthin is a village of about 5,000 people in the Vale of Clwyd in the Northwast of Wales. Spelled "Rhuthun" in Welsh, "rudd" means red and "din" means city. This reflects the large amount of red... 

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Ruthin Memories

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 Memories are what keep us going. Ruthin holds many of my 'firsts'. First school, first dance, first kiss.... A quaint little town on the border of England and Wales. Full of history and old customs. 

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My Ruthin pages

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  I will be updating with tips and pictures soon! The historical town of Ruthin is situated in North Wales with its origins in the 13th century. This is what was said of the town by Samuel Lewis in... 

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Medieval Banquet at Ruthin Castle

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Ruthin. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Ruthin

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 Ruthin is a small but very pleasant market town in North Wales. Unusually for a Welsh town many of the buildings are half timbered and the usual materials of slate and stone are not so prominent. The... 

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