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Ruthin is a town in Denbighshire.

[edit] Get in

There is no longer a railway. Rumour once had it that there was to be built an airport in nearby Llandyrnog. Unfortunately, rumour lied. Most likely you will come by car or horse-drawn carriage.

[edit] Get around

Walk, it's a small town.

[edit][add listing] See

• The Old Gaol is probably the number 1 single item of interest.

• NantClwyd house - old.

• The square, including the 'Seven Eyes' aka 'Myddleton Arms', with it's famous windows. Apparently it's called 'The eyes of Ruthin', except by anyone who's ever been there.

• Ruthin Craft Centre - this was allegedly going to become a petrol station for Tesco, but instead, they knocked down the old grey shed-like building, and replaced it with an expensive new grey shed-like building. Apparently, the architect intended the roof to emulate the pattern of the Clwydian range that lies behind it. However, Moel Famau looks nothing like an aircraft hangar.

• A really expensive work of art can be found hidden away near the council offices for their own personal benefit at taxpayers' expense.

• Ruthin Castle is private grounds, though you can probably get a few drinks at the bar and then walk around.

[edit][add listing] Do

• Cae Ddol is nice on a sunny day. It is rarely sunny.

• Walk up Moel Famau to the Jubilee Tower.

• Go to Llandegla Mountain Bike Centre.

[edit][add listing] Buy

Some out-of date food by that place near Cae-ddol. Gaudy confectionary at sweetie heaven. A surfeit of hairdressers. A couple of clothes shops. Some newsagents, ironmongers, carpet stores, greengrocers, stationers and toy shops.

[edit][add listing] Eat

• On The Hill - nice.

• Wynnstay Arms - bar food and posh restaurant.

• Ye Olde Anchor Inne.

• Dragon Boat - hear the muffled voices of 21 illegal immigrants upstairs.

• The new 'Picture House' on Well street is good.

• Tanzaro.
• Beehive.
• Leornado's, Finns, Kebab shop and Bar Llaeth amongst others. Maybe a 'spoons shortly too.

[edit][add listing] Drink

Ranges from the rather scummy Parky to the plush Off the Square.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Ruthin Castle (expensive)
• Castle Hotel (Expensive)
• Anchor
• Wynnstay

[edit] Contact

Area code: 01824

[edit] Get out

Don't go to Denbigh.

Llangollen, Chester, Llandudno or Snowdonia should be the next stops. Have fun.