
Leisure breaks
Ruthin Castle has a veritable feast of leisure breaks from romantic getaways to cultural excursions and medieval Ruthin Banquet party packages. Plus visitors to the castle can take advantage of key holidays throughout the year; spring is never more beautiful than a daffodil filled Easter at Ruthin. Whilst a magical stay is ensured for guests over the Christmas and New Year period – warm open log fires, wonderful food, twinkling tree lights and hopefully a sprinkling or two of snow.
Packages:
> A Knight To Remember – From £272.00 *» > World Heritage Castle Break – From £392*» > Mediaeval Banquet – From £210 *» > Three Enchanted Wishes – From £535 *» > Wales 'for a Song' – From £125 *» > Royal Romance – From £449 *» > Christmas & New Year»Enjoy a wonderful night’s luxury stay in a Deluxe Room or Royal Salon with fine cuisine & wine under the grand chandeliers of the hotel’s award-winning restaurant AND be one of the few to share the romantic intrigue of this legendary Royal heritage castle by having your own piece of the ancient 750 year-old walls as a long-lasting souvenir*……..like having your own piece of Camelot!! Ruthin is the only Edward I castle in Wales where guests can stay within the ancient walls and the only one offering the opportunity to be part of the castle through this unique connection and become a member of an elite club, the ‘Knights of Ruthin’ who have helped to save this irreplaceable heritage.
This 1 night break in a Royal Salon or Deluxe Room for 2 guests includes:-
- Welsh bakery breakfast (in the Peacock Room or privately in your bedroom)
- 3-course dinner for two at a quiet corner or side table in award winning Bertie’s Dining Room
- Fresh flowers in the room
- Champagne in the room
- Chocolates in the room
- scented bath oil with candles
- a presentation souvenir of ‘Passion & Romance’ linking you for years to come to your unique piece of ancient wall* (including a Certificate of Registration, plans of the mediaeval Ruthin Castle, legends of Adventure, Romance, Treachery & Treason and an outline of the Castles Royal Heritage including its relationship to UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Edward I ‘iron ring’ of Wales)
- availability of 24 hour room service
- free Wi-Fi in bedroom
* See full details of the souvenir package included from Your Piece Limited by clicking www.yourpiece.org
Sunday – Thursday 1 night stay
Royal Salon £333.00
Deluxe Room £272.00
Friday – Sunday 1 night stay
Royal Salon £393.00
Deluxe Room £343.00
This offer runs from Mar 11, 2011 to Dec 11, 2012.
- * Minimum stay – 1 night
* Maximum stay – additional nights may be added according to availability starting from £79 per night.
*Terms & conditions – Excludes all featured break periods such as bank holiday, Christmas & New Year.
Ruthin Castle is listed as one of the ‘iron ring’ of North Wales castles, a group created by Edward I and considered as the greatest architectural achievement in Europe during that period. This two night trip offers a rare opportunity to sleep within the ancient castle walls of one of these fearsome castles. Ancient Ruthin Castle was built for Edward I in 1277-1282, just before his mighty other ‘iron ring’ castles at Conwy, Caernarfon, Harlech and Beaumaris, which are now UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Package price includes:
- Introductory information on the Welsh castles of Edward I
- Map showing the location of the castle sites within the ‘iron ring’ and advice on how to visit them
- 2 nights stay for two guests sharing a room, including Welsh bakery breakfast
- 3-course dinner for two each night in award winning Bertie’s Dining Room
- Unaccompanied exploration of Ruthin Castle ruins, Edward I battlements, portcullis entrance, moats and other remains such as the Great Hall, and when possible by arrangement, to be introduced to the underground passages and dungeons
* Terms and conditions: Prices from £243 depending upon dates and availability
Price excludes all featured break periods such as Christmas and New Year. Access to the Ruthin Castle ruins is included but please note that neither transport nor entrance fees relating to other properties are included (if applicable).
Stay overnight at Ruthin Castle and enjoy a full evening’s show of entertainment, fun, high spirits and feasting at the home of Britain’s first-ever themed mediaeval banquets. Styled after the nightly feasts of the Earl of Warwick when he resided at Ruthin Castle in the 16th century, fully costumed Ladies of the Court and the Court Steward lead guests into the lofty Banquet Hall where they entertain, sing (in both Welsh & English), jest and lead the evening’s feasting with daggers and fingers accompanied by a tasting of mead. A real taste of Welsh culture with a lot of fun.
Package price includes:
- 1 night stay for two guests sharing a room, including Welsh bakery breakfast
- 2 tickets for either the full Mediaeval Banquet or Mediaeval Murder Mystery Banquet click here
- Unaccompanied exploration of Ruthin Castle ruins, Edward I battlements, portcullis entrance, moats and other remains such as the Great Hall, and when possible by arrangement, to be introduced to the underground passages and dungeons
* Terms and conditions: Prices from £139 depending upon dates and availability with an additional supplement payable for Murder Mystery Banquets. Excludes all featured break periods such as Christmas & New Year but please see our separate Christmas & New Year break packages which include a Mediaeval Banquet. Extra nights accommodation may be added subject to availability. Total booking value is payable in advance and total payment is none refundable or transferable.
Spend three nights or more in magical Ruthin Castle and have three wishes granted from the wish list when you arrive.
Package price includes:
- 3 nights stay for two guests sharing a room, including Welsh bakery breakfast
- 3-course dinner for two for one evening in award winning Bertie’s Dining Room.
- Choice of 3 wishes from our wish list
Wish List
- Beauty/spa treatment
- 50% off dinner for 2 in Bertie’s Dining Room
- Bottle of house champagne
- Bottle of red/white wine from our wine list up to £20 value
- Romantic bath (in Royal Salons only including luxury bubble bath, flower petals, natural sponge, candles)
- Box of chocolates
- Bouquet of flowers
- 50% off Sunday lunch for 2
- Afternoon tea for 2
- Llangollen train ride for 2
- Llangollen canal boat ride for 2
- Snowdonia train ride for 2
- Book of love poems
- Bowl of strawberries and cream to share
- River trip in Chester for 2
- Ticket to Chester zoo for 2
- 3-day CADW pass for 2 people gives free access to many historic buildings
Mystery wish [random draw of items including future complimentary stay; half-day private VIP chauffeur-driven tour of Llangollen & Dee Valley (excluding entrance fees etc); and also lots of small but 'nice' things]
* Terms and conditions: Prices from £ depending upon dates and availability. Excludes all featured break periods such as St Valentines, Christmas & New Year. The wish list may be subject to change without prior notice.
For those seeking a real bargain break at the absolute cheapest rate possible. The Wales for a Song package caters to individuals who are flexible about what dates they stay and are looking to visit for two consecutive nights
Package price includes:
- 2 nights stay for two guests sharing a room, including Welsh bakery breakfast
- Availability of 24-hour room service
- WiFi internet access
- Unaccompanied exploration of Ruthin Castle ruins, Edward I battlements, portcullis entrance, moats and other remains such as the Great Hall, and when possible by arrangement, to be introduced to the underground passages and dungeons
*Terms and conditions: Visit the booking section here and feed in any dates that suit. We guarantee that each date will show the lowest available rate for each room style on the dates you try. When you find the room style, price and date you want just book it there and then. Remember that prices may change at any time and are not held until you make your booking. An extra nights accommodation may be added subject to availability.
Dramatic Ruthin Castle is unbeatable for those seeking a romantic hideaway. With a long history of secret rendezvous’ and loving liaisons between royalty, high society and illustrious guests, held within her enchanting walls. This is definitely the setting for intimacy in a dreamy room and for enjoying fine food and a glass of Champagne at a quiet table for two beneath the sparkling chandeliers at our award winning restaurant.
Package price includes:
- 2 nights stay in a deluxe room or Royal Salon for 2 guests, including Welsh bakery breakfast (in the Peacock Room or privately in your bedroom)
- 3-course dinner for two each night at a quiet corner or side table in award winning Bertie’s Dining Room
- Fresh flowers in the room
- Champagne in the room
- Chocolates in the room
- Scented bath oil and candles in the bathroom
* Terms and conditions: Prices from £397 depending upon dates and availability. Excludes all featured break periods such as St Valentines, Christmas & New Year.



