Ruthin lies in the Vale of Clwyd overlooked by the hills of the Clwydian range and the Hiraethog Moors and is a pretty little market town that enjoys a great history built on a red sandstone hill it was a strategic lookout over the River Clwyd. Ruthin’s origins can be traced back some 4,000 years, but it was in the 13th century that a fort was built in the red sandstone that was common to this area. In 1277 Edward I granted the castle to Dafydd brother of Prince Llewelyn ap Graffudd and for centuries this castle was to play an important role in the defense of the area. In 1826 the modern castle was constructed and extended around and over the ancient ruins, in its time the castle played host to members of the Royal Family including Prince Charles, visitors today can enjoy the castle and the acres of private garden all set alongside the River Clwyd. Today the buildings in Ruthin reflect the best of architectural styles making the town an outstanding Conservation Area worthy of preservation with some excellent Victorian and Edwardian properties. Ruthin though built its reputation as a market town and today is home to one of the largest cattle and sheep auction markets in Wales. The town centre offers a wide variety of local traditional shops as well as some of the larger supermarkets. Ruthin offers visitors and residents a quality of life that is rarely found nowadays, the convenience of a town yet with the countryside pursuits on the doorstep.
Club
Council
Dentist
Doctor
Estate Agent
Beresford Adams
Dodd's Property World
Heyes Bale & Co
Golf Club
Inn
The Farmers Arms Inn
The Wynnstay Arms
Market
Ruthin Country Market
Ruthin Produce Market
Pub and Bar
Boars Head Inn
Cerrigllwydion Arms
Middleton Arms
Star Inn
White Horse
White Horse Inn
Wine Vaults
Restaurant
Cerrigllwydion Arms
On The Hill
Ruthin Castle Hotel
Ruthin Tandoori
White Horse Inn
Wynnstay Arms
School
Borthyn Controlled Primary School
Brynhyfryd School
Ruthin County Primary School
Ruthin School
Ysgol Gellifor
Self-Catering
Solicitor
Gamlins Solicitors
Swayne Johnson
Taxi
Davies Taxis
Vale Private Hire
Vet
Sports Clubs
Ruthin CC (Cricket)
Shops
Grosvenor Florist
Boots
Seven Oaks Garden Centre
The Pet Place
Wells Street Pharmacy
Smith & Schwarz
The Eagles
Trefor Jones Ltd
Oriel Originals
Time for Me! Health and Beauty
Celyn Produce Ltd
The Organic Stores
Rhesgoed Farm Shop
Places to Stay near Ruthin
Castle Hotel (0.13 miles)
Set in the beautiful and picturesque foothills of the clywdian mountains, the Castle Hotel is the ideal place from which to explore the Northwest, from the North Wales coastline with it's medieval castles to the mountains of snowdonia.
The ... More | visit website
The Wynnstay Arms (0.25 miles)
Ye Olde Anchor Inn (0.31 miles)
Ye Olde Anchor Inn, set in the medival town of Ruthin, offers the perfect spot to spend a night whilst touring North Wales.
The 18th century inn, with its low ceilings and ... More
Ruthin Castle Hotel (0.31 miles)
Set within acres of woods and parkland a little over 20 miles from Chester, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, ... More | visit website
Blossom Cottage (0.43 miles)
Firgrove Country House (1.23 miles)
Their period house, set within one and a half acres of prize winning mature gardens, overlooks the ... More | visit website
Eyarth Station (1.52 miles)
The Loft (2.61 miles)
An attractive 18th century, stone-built semi-detached barn conversion, situated in the old grounds of Eyarth Hall, 3 miles from Ruthin, which stands in a lovely rural setting surrounded by rolling farmland and stunning views of ... More
Tyddyn Chambers Farmhouse (2.94 miles)
A comfortable and relaxing atmosphere is to be had in this newly refurbished farmhouse with ... More | visit website
Ffrith Y Ceubren Cottage (3.68 miles)
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