attraction

Ruthin Gaol

Book

Ruthin gaol is the only purpose-built Pentonville style prison open to the public as a heritage attraction.

Where:

Ruthin

Regions Covered:

North Wales

Type:

Museum

Travel Trade Attraction

Get in touch

Location:: 46 Clwyd Street, Ruthin, Denbighshire, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1HP
Telephone:: 01824 708281
Email:: heritage@denbighshire.gov.uk
Website:: https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/leisure-and-tourism/museums-and-historic-houses/ruthin-gaol.aspx

Found a problem with this page?
Report it here

product.database@gov.wales

Like what you see?

Book

About Ruthin Gaol

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.

Ruthin Gaol Basement

Facilities

Disabled Facilities

Cater For Groups

Tour Details

Minimum Number in Tour

Scheduled Tours Available

Yes

Tailor Made Tours

Yes

Visit Information

Suggested Visit Time (Hours)

Special Rates

Minimum Number in Group

Special Group Rates

Yes

Languages

English spoken

German spoken

Welsh spoken

Location

53.11372, -3.31467

Like what you see at Ruthin Gaol

Book

NOTE: The above information is generated by third-party data provided by Ruthin Gaol. © Ruthin Gaol 2025.

Please note that the Welsh Government is not responsible for information supplied by third parties and/or the content of external websites. Please make your own enquiries and assessments as to the suitability and quality of services being offered by third party providers.
If you wish to raise an issue with the product displayed above, please contact us via product.database@gov.wales