Rhuthun / Ruthin

While the medieval gateway at Ruthin Castle has seen a lot of positive attention recently, the ‘modern’ gateway arch looks as if it’s been struck by a vehicle (some sort of wagon). As a result, one of the archway stones is now partially dislodged. It …

After the PR disaster for zero out of five for its food hygiene, Ruthin Castle has bounced back to four out of five. Given the importance of the Castle to the town, that is a relief. It's been five, before but generally three.  When rated zero, at…

There are more problems along the Cunning Green . On March 31st, a structural engineer examined the Lord's Garden wall along the Cunning Green perimeter side. This was because staff had noticed that slate on the elevated path at the edge of the si…

An amorous Ruthin Castle peacock struts his stuff and attracts the attention of a passing peahen. Neither appears too put off by the decay in their vicinity.

I know that it's easy to criticise when making seemingly casual observations but it would seem that others share the following opinions: everyone who these days strays into Ruthin Castle reports that things are falling apart.   They've at last…

It was probably no surprise to learn that the footpath along the Castle walls and cutting across the improved flood defences, freshly opened , has from yesterday been closed, for safety reasons.

As work on the Cae Ddol earthwork concludes, Natural Resources Wales yesterday opened the unofficial link from Crispin Yard & Mill Street, above. This is designed to allow access on foot without eroding the bund itself. It's a good idea... but…

It's very encouraging to note that the Castle wall at Cae Ddol is at last being repaired. It's been in a state for some years, both here and a few yards farther into the park itself. In fact, it has been in a state since at least the first Cun…

In need of a little tidying up: a rake, a shovel, a power-washer, and trailer, a wheelbarrow, two fire extinguishers and a big barbecue... I must say that the quality of the succulent carrot cake and accompanying coffee served outside Tafarn y Ddraig …

A smattering of tourists. Blue sky. Bright sunshine. Clear views. Spring flowers and tulips. The Coffee Cabin open (for takeaways) (from March 30th). People lazily wandering around. The Lord's Garden unveiled for free. In other words, it's har…

It was promised this time last year but it's taken till now to get it off the ground. This largely, no doubt, is owing to the closure of hospitality thanks to the coronavirus.  So, we are pleased to report that Tafarn y Ddraig at the Castle Hotel …

July 28th and the Ruthin Castle announces its new courtyard café will open on August 7th, with Friday, Saturday and Sunday operational times from 10a.m. to 6p.m. This is part of The Castle's comeback tour, with accommodation having opened on Augus…

In the light of world events , it may be a case of bad timing but the new owners of and manager at Ruthin Castle are really pushing things. They want locals to come, in a way that no other recent owner has (let's be honest, the Castle's never …

After a false start when its original buyers backed out (owing to the cost of refurbishment), we understand that, as of yesterday, Ruthin Castle Hotel is now sold. Expect details to emerge in the next few days of a £5m sale to mystery buyers. No one h…

Everything's gone quite at The Castle. But that may soon change. What's not happened? The trust, formed to search for grants to conserve the castle curtain walls, seems to have disappeared, to have evaporated. Meanwhile, the temporary work un…