Welcome to Ruthin Castle

Denbighshire, North Wales

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A view of Ruthin Castle, hotel in Denbighshire, North WalesTruly Individual... Truly Magical... An Extraordinary Romantic & Historic Hotel

If you are looking for...

North Wales Hotels, Denbighshire Hotels, Ruthin Hotels, Hotels near Chester, Castle Hotels, Historic Hotels or Romantic Hotels...

...you need look no further than Ruthin Castle (the "Red Fort"), which dates from before 1277 and dominates the historic Welsh market town of Ruthin, close to Chester, Llangollen and within easy reach of the North Wales Coast, Snowdonia and picturesque Betws-y-Coed. The castle previously formed part of the Crown Estate until sold by Charles I in 1632 and sits in its ancient walled dry moat within acres of private landscaped gardens, parkland and woods alongside the River Clwyd.

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Restaurants in North Wales or Restaurants near Chester...

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHEFS AND DINING ROOM STAFF ON RECENTLY WINNING

2 AA ROSETTES

FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE

The award-winning Bertie's Dining Room offers creatively designed food in a setting that suits everything from romance to small business meetings or celebration dinner parties.

Short breaks, leisure breaks, romantic breaks, pamper breaks, golf breaks...

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The perfect romantic setting to give your Princess or Prince a fairytale castle break. The magical stone walls of Ruthin Castle have provided the intimacy for Royalty and High Society of the past to enjoy dangerous romantic affairs and for romantic intrigue that once caused sensation and scandal in the Government...

For long and short holiday leisure breaks, Ruthin Castle is a very special place to stay and is the ideal base from which to explore the beautiful North Wales countryside, coast, towns and villages, and the historic walled City of Chester with its shopping, sightseeing and restaurants. Pamper yourself with fine dining, massages, aromatherapy and beauty treatments or exercise in the gym, play golf on the associated Ruthin-Pwllglas course or play snooker on the table presented to the Castle by the Prince of Wales in 1875.

Conferences venues in North WalesConference venues in Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales and near Chester...

This is a secluded conference and meeting venue and team building centre, creating a distraction-free, peaceful environment. Dedicated meeting rooms are air-conditioned, fully equipped, have modem points/hubs and a Business Centre provides an 'office away from home'. All bedrooms have a data port.

Civil weddings and weddings receptionsWedding venues in Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales - near Chester...

Every Princess deserves a fairytale castle wedding and Ruthin Castle provides a truly outstanding wedding setting and a choice of wonderful rooms to suit the occasion - from the massive, sparkling crystal chandelier and glittering mirrors of the Grand Salon, to a themed costume wedding in the Mediaeval Banquet Hall. It is one of the most secluded wedding venues in North Wales and can be booked for exclusive use. Picture-perfect photographic opportunities abound both inside the castle and in the extensive landscaped grounds. Civil Wedding Ceremonies can be conducted on the premises.Mediaeval Banquets in Wales, near Chester

Mediaeval Banquets in Wales or Chester...

The first themed mediaeval banquets in Britain started at Ruthin Castle 40 years ago and the long tradition continues. Fully costumed Ladies of the Court and Court Steward entertain, sing, jest and lead the evening's feasting with dagger and fingers... accompanied by mead from clay cups and wine in pewter goblets. Guests can also wear costume if they choose and the setting has found favour for many themed mediaeval wedding banquets and conference groups.

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Ruthin Castle Hotel
Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales LL15 2NU, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1824 702664 Fax: +44 (0)1824 705978

E-mail: reception@ruthincastle.co.uk