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Thursday 10:30am - 4:30pm Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm

Nantclwyd y Dre

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Nantclwyd y Dre offers a unique exploration of over 500 years of history, from medieval up to the 20th century.
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Tŷ a gerddi hanesyddol | Historic house and gardens

Cynlluniwch eich ymweliad: www.sirddinbych.gov.uk/nantclwyd-y-dre-rhuthun

Plan your visit: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/nantclwyd-y-dre-ruthin Step through the seven ages of this beautifully restored Grade I listed house as it reveals the lives of its residents. Begin your journey in 1435 and learn about how the building expanded from a weaver’s hal

l house to a 17th century lawyer’s townhouse and a Victorian school for young girls. The Lord’s Garden is a beautifully tranquil space right in the heart of Ruthin. Bring a picnic or simply take a stroll through lush greenery, vibrant colours and backdrop views of the Clwydian Range and Ruthin Castle. Young visitors can become “Young Explorers” with our specially designed trails and borrow bags that will help them discover more about Nantclwyd y Dre’s history and nature. Our “bat cam” is a great opportunity to observe our special maternity roost of Lesser horseshoe, Long-eared brown and Pipistrelle bats. If you are looking for a unique gift, our shop is stocked with products made by local artisans, including a selection of jams and chutneys made with fruit that was harvested from the Lord’s Garden.

02/06/2026

Pan ddaw heulwen a chrefftwaith at ei gilydd! | When sunshine and craftsmanship combine!

📍 Nantclwyd y Dre, Rhuthun, LL15 1DP | Rhuthun, LL15 1DP
📆Dydd Iau – Dydd Sadwrn | Thursday – Saturday
🕗10.30am – 4.30pm (mynediad olaf am 3.30pm | last entry 3.30pm)

01/06/2026

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Diolch i bawb a ddaeth i’n Cynllun Gerddi Cenedlaethol ddoe. Bu i’ch geiriau caredig a'ch brwdfrydedd garddio sicrhau ei bod hi'n ddiwrnod gwych i bawb.

Hoffem hefyd ddweud diolch yn arbennig iawn i bawb a roddodd o’u hamser i’n cefnogi ar y diwrnod, ac i’r rhai sy’n gwirfoddoli drwy gydol y flwyddyn i gadw’r gerddi mor brydferth ag y maent. Mae eich gwaith caled yn amlwg iawn i bawb ei weld ar ddiwrnodau fel ddoe, ac i ymwelwyr drwy gydol y tymor.🌷

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To everyone who attended our National Garden Scheme yesterday, thank you! Your kind words and green-fingered enthusiasm made it a wonderful day for all.

We’d also like to say an extra special thank you to everyone who gave their time to support us on the day, and to those who volunteer year-round to keep the gardens looking as beautiful as they do. Your hard work is abundantly apparent for all to see on days like yesterday, and for visitors throughout the season. 🌷

29/05/2026

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🕰 Dewch yn deithiwr drwy amser dros hanner tymor.

Casglwch basbort teithiwr drwy amser ac ewch ar daith drwy’r canrifoedd wrth ddysgu am Nantclwyd y Dre ym mhob oes, a chasglu sticeri ar y ffordd.

📍 Nantclwyd y Dre, Rhuthun, LL15 1DP
📆Dydd Iau – Dydd Sadwrn
🕗10.30am – 4.30pm (mynediad olaf am 3.30pm)

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🕰 Become a Time Traveller this half term.

Pick up a Time Traveller’s Passport and journey through the centuries as you explore Nantclwyd y Dre era by era, collecting stickers as you go.

📍 Nantclwyd y Dre, Ruthin, LL15 1DP
📆Thurs – Sat
🕗10.30am – 4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm)

27/05/2026

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👒 Dewch i edrych ar eich gorau mewn gwisg gyfnod dros hanner tymor!

Fyddai eich plant chi’n gweddu’n well i oes y Sioriaid neu oes Fictoria?

Mae gennym ni ddigonedd o wisgoedd drwy gydol hanes i ymwelwyr iau allu mwynhau teithio drwy bron i 600 mlynedd o hanes!

📍 Nantclwyd y Dre, Rhuthun, LL15 1DP
📆Dydd Iau – Dydd Sadwrn
🕗10.30am – 4.30pm (mynediad olaf am 3.30pm)

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👒 Strike a pose in period costume this half term!

Would your little ones make better Georgians or Victorians?

We’ve plenty of costumes from throughout history for younger visitors to make believe time travel through nearly 600 years of history!

📍 Nantclwyd y Dre, Ruthin, LL15 1DP
📆Thurs – Sat
🕗10.30am – 4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm)

24/05/2026

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⏳ Teithiwch drwy bron i 600 mlynedd o hanes yn Nantclwyd y Dre dros hanner tymor.

O Gymru’r Oesoedd Canol i fywyd yn ystod y rhyfel, mae ein tŷ tref bob-sut yn llawn dop o weithgareddau ymarferol i blant a theuluoedd chwilfrydig.

🏡 Anturio
🎩 Gwisgo i fyny
🎲 Chwarae gemau
🧸 Dilyn llwybrau

📍 Nantclwyd y Dre, Rhuthun, LL15 1DP
📆Dydd Iau – Dydd Sadwrn
🕗10.30am – 4.30pm (mynediad olaf am 3.30pm)

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⏳ Time hop through nearly 600 years of history this half term at Nantclwyd y Dre.

From medieval life to wartime Wales, our higgledy-piggledy historic townhouse is bursting with hands-on activities for curious kids and families.

🏡 Explore
🎩 Dress up
🎲 Play games
🧸 Follow trails

📍 Nantclwyd y Dre, Ruthin, LL15 1DP
📆Thurs – Sat
🕗10.30am – 4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm)

23/05/2026

HEDDIW | TODAY

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💍 Sylwch y byddwn yn cau ychydig yn gynharach ddydd Sadwrn (heddiw) yma gan ein bod yn cynnal diwrnod arbennig iawn i gwpl lleol. Byddwn ar agor am 10:30 am fel arfer ond yn cau am 1pm.

💍 Please be aware that we’ll be closing a little earlier this Saturday (today) as we host a very special day for a local couple. We’ll be open from 10.30am as usual but closing at 1pm.

22/05/2026

YFORY | TOMORROW

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💍 Sylwch y byddwn yn cau ychydig yn gynharach ddydd Sadwrn yma gan ein bod yn cynnal diwrnod arbennig iawn i gwpl lleol. Byddwn ar agor am 10:30 am fel arfer ond yn cau am 1pm.

💍 Please be aware that we’ll be closing a little earlier this Saturday as we host a very special day for a local couple. We’ll be open from 10.30am as usual but closing at 1pm.

20/05/2026

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Y Stiltiau Enwog | Stilts

Yn ôl cyfrif cylchoedd coeden, cafodd stiltiau eiconig portsh colofnog Nantclwyd y Dre eu hychwanegu ar ddiwedd oes y Stiwardiaid gan Eubule Thelwall.

📍 Nantclwyd y Dre, Rhuthun, LL15 1DP
📆Dydd Iau – Dydd Sadwrn
🕗10.30am – 4.30pm (mynediad olaf am 3.30pm)

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According to tree-ring dating, the iconic pillared-porch sitting on Nantclwyd y Dre’s instantly recognisable stilts was added to the house during the late Stuart period by Eubule Thelwall.

📍 Nantclwyd y Dre, Ruthin, LL15 1DP
📆Thurs – Sat
🕗10.30am – 4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm)

19/05/2026

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💍 Sylwch y byddwn yn cau ychydig yn gynharach ddydd Sadwrn yma gan ein bod yn cynnal diwrnod arbennig iawn i gwpl lleol. Byddwn ar agor am 10:30 am fel arfer ond yn cau am 1pm.

💍 Please be aware that we’ll be closing a little earlier this Saturday as we host a very special day for a local couple. We’ll be open from 10.30am as usual but closing at 1pm.

18/05/2026

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Gludlys coch. Blodyn i’r tylwyth teg a’r coedwigoedd.

Mae gludlys coch wedi ymddangos yn y ddôl blodau gwyllt. Y gred unwaith oedd eu bod yn gwarchod storfeydd mêl y tylwyth teg, ond heddiw fe’u hystyrir yn rhywogaeth mesur gan ecolegwyr sy’n eu defnyddio i helpu i bennu oed coedwig

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Red campion. A flower for fairies and forests.

Some sweet red campion making an appearance in the wildflower meadow. Once believed to guard the honey stores of fairies, today they are considered an indicator species by ecologists who use them to help determine the age of forests.

Address

Nantclwyd Y Dre, Castle Street
Ruthin
LL151DP

Opening Hours

Thursday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

01824 709822

Website

https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/nantclwyd-y-dre-ruthin, https://www.sirddinbych.gov.uk/nantclwyd-y-dre-rhuthun

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