Ruthin
Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1AS
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Places to visit, North Wales Borders
This is one of the grandest market towns in the Vale of Clwyd. Perched on top of a hill, all roads into Ruthin seem to lead to St Peter’s Square in the centre. Here, you can admire the mix of architectural styles, some excellent specialist shops and a good selection of eateries. Two of the town’s bank buildings are interesting in their own right. On the outside of the NatWest Bank are traces of a gibbet (the building was formerly a 15th-century Assize Court) and over the road, the HSBC Bank was formerly Exmewe Hall. Wynnstay Arms in Well Street is a handsome 16th-century half-timbered coaching inn and the 16th-century Myddleton Arms, with its unusual Dutch-style roof, is worth seeing. Near to St Peter’s Square is Ruthin Gaol which contains a series of informative displays about Welsh prison life. Also worth a visit is Ruthin Castle which dates back to the 13th Century. It has now been partially restored and you’ll find peacocks roaming the delightful grounds and a hotel that hosts medieval banquets. The town is a good base to start exploring the Offa’s Dyke long distance path which boasts the remains of six Iron Age forts.
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