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The medieval town centre (one of the finest in North Wales), Ruthin Castle (now a hotel and gaol museum), the Welsh language culture, and the county town of Denbighshire
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Ruthin is one of North Wales's finest medieval market towns — the timber-framed buildings around the market place are extraordinary. Ruthin Castle — a 13th century fortress converted into a hotel — also houses the Gaol museum in the adjacent Victorian prison. The town has a strong Welsh language culture.
The medieval market place is beautiful — one of the finest in North Wales. Ruthin Castle Gaol for the extraordinary Victorian prison experience. The town for Welsh language community life.
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Ruthin has excellent independent cafes and restaurants. The town centre has strong Welsh food culture. Local Denbighshire and Welsh produce throughout.
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Ruthin is a place in Denbighshire known for the medieval town centre (one of the finest in North Wales), Ruthin Castle (now a hotel and gaol museum), the Welsh language culture, and the county town of Denbighshire. Ruthin is one of North Wales's finest medieval market towns — the timber-framed buildings around the market place are extraordinary. The population is around 5,500.
Ruthin has excellent independent cafes and restaurants. The town centre has strong Welsh food culture. Local Denbighshire and Welsh produce throughout.
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Roam covers Ruthin and the surrounding area in Denbighshire, including Denbigh, Llandyrnog, Efenechtyd, Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, Clawddnewydd, Llanrhaeadr, Nantglyn and Llangynhafal.
