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How To Organise A Hotel Conference

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People at a conference at Ruthin CastleOn first impressions, when your boss asks you to arrange a conference, a slight element of panic may set in.

However, you won’t want to show it because you know you need to impress and complete the task, even if your to-do list is about to stretch into several pages.

The good news is that at Ruthin Castle, our Conference Advisors can take away a lot of the stress and worry when you’re organising a conference here, but it’s still a great idea to have a basic understanding of how to organise a hotel conference.

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A Brief History Of UK Castles

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Part of Ruthin CastleIf you live in the UK, there’s probably a castle within driving distance of your home.  And you’re likely to have visited once or twice in your lifetime, too, providing your children with a potted history of its existence.

But do you know where the idea of a castle comes from?

Castles that you visit in this country might have been built hundreds of years ago and may even be over 1,000 years old, but people still live in castles, others get married in them and some have become castle hotels (like we have!).

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What Should You Expect From A Two AA Rosette Restaurant?

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Two AA rosettesAt Ruthin Castle, most of our guests know us first and foremost as one of the leading castle hotels in the UK.

Delighted to offer a fantastic array of rooms and facilities to make anyone’s stay particularly memorable, being somewhere people can call home – even if it’s just for one night – is something we thoroughly enjoy.

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3 Reasons To Get Married In A Castle Hotel

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A bride and groom stood outside underneath a tree, with a castle hotel in the backgroundWhenever the bride and groom begin looking for their perfect wedding venue, chances are they’ll already have some thoughts about what it is they’re looking for.

It may not be an exact idea of what the venue should look like or offer, but they might have some criteria they want meeting.

For example, the venue may have to have lots of greenery or well-kept gardens, as you want all of your photographs to be taken outside and to you, this would offer the perfect backdrop.

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How To Organise Your Own Civil Marriage Ceremony

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Two hands wearing gold wedding bandsFrom having watched films at the cinema and plenty of ceremonies on television, you will have a good guide as to how traditional marriage ceremonies are conducted in church, but what if you’re not religious or simply prefer a different location for your ceremony?

A civil ceremony may be the answer to your question and a concentrated look around any castle hotels UK website will quickly show you the potential location of your dreams (and we’re sure Ruthin Castle in North Wales will be it!).

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Ruthin Castle – Offering A Dining Option For Every Occasion

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Meat being cooked and cut on a barbecue at Ruthin MoatAt Ruthin Castle, we’re one of the premier castle hotels UK, offering superb dining experiences to anyone seeking a culinary adventure within the castle walls.

The prestigious Bertie’s restaurant offers patrons a wide array of menu options, such as regionally grown produce, lamb from Welsh grazing land and Welsh cheeses.

Chef Darren Shenton-Morris and his team spare no expense when it comes to preparing creative dishes that’ll leave your mouth watering and wanting more of the local delicacies Bertie’s has to offer.

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The One Key Reason We’re Certain You’ll Love Your Stay At Ruthin Castle

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The bed in the 'Jennie' Royal Salon room at Ruthin CastleWith the castle’s history dating back several centuries, we’ve been utilising this stunning piece of architecture as a hotel for many years now.

Having been home to a vast array of different guests, we’ve always strived to deliver the best service we possibly can, something that’s helped us to establish ourselves as a notable hotel North Wales.

Truly enjoying satisfying our guests, it really does put a smile on our faces when we do exactly the same to them.

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5 Things You Need To Know About Ruthin Castle

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An example of the food served in Bertie's restaurantWe love being a popular hotel North Wales.

Delighted with the positive feedback we so regularly receive, we really do do our utmost to provide an entire hotel experience that’s going to satisfy each and every one of our guests.

With many returning time and time again, we have plenty of guests who are visiting us for the first time – and when they do, they usually have an even better stay than they first expected!

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Wedding Or Spa Day, We Can Cater For It All At Ruthin Castle

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Guests sat at a dining table as part of a Jester's Feast eventOpen up a map of the country or jump onto Google and it’s pretty much guaranteed that you’ll be able to find a venue for your event or occasion – whatever that may be – wherever you are in the country.

Weddings.  Engagements.  Family events.  Birthdays.  Relaxation days.  Spas.  No matter what you’re looking for, there’ll be a venue near you that can provide it.

And as a hotel North Wales, we’re one of them in the North Wales area.

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The 5 Different Types Of Rooms You Can Stay In At Ruthin Castle

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The four-poster bed in the Patsy Royal SalonWith there being several castle hotels UK, at Ruthin Castle we do our utmost to truly make the experience memorable; one that stands out against the others.

From our unique Ruthin Moat spa (which is actually in the castle’s original moat) through to the rooms that we have available, for many, it’s the latter which makes their stay such an enjoyable one and one that they’ll never forget.

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