This October half term, Ruthin Gaol will be opening its historic doors for a week of spooky fun and After Dark adventures, funded in part by the UK Government’s SPF fund.
Running until Friday 31st October, the Gaol will open daily from 11am – 4pm offering a host of new ghostly Gaol trails and wicked Halloween crafts and activities for all the family, all included in normal admission.
For braver visitors, After Dark late-night opening until 8pm will take place on Wednesday 29th, Thursday 30 and Friday 31 offering the chance to explore the historic building after the sun has set and join a guided torchlight tour to discover more about the Gaol’s history and the spooky side of its fascinating past (torchlight tours start at 6pm).
Philippa Jones, Heritage Site Operations and Development Manager said:
“Halloween is always an exciting time at Ruthin Gaol – the atmosphere of the building really lends itself well to the spooky season and I think our staff enjoy bringing the mysterious side of its past to life just as much as visitors do discovering it!
“We’re especially excited to be able to offer this year’s After Dark late night opening evenings, giving visitors a rare chance to experience the Gaol once the sun has gone down, and hope it will be an unforgettable Halloween for all who visit.”
Councillor Emrys Wynne, Lead Member for Welsh Language, Culture and Heritage said:
“It is brilliant news that the Gaol will be opening over the Halloween period, it is a great place to host such an event. They will be hosting plenty of activities, so I encourage families to come along and join in the fun.
“We want every visitor, regardless of age, to be able to experience the Gaol’s history and the Halloween activities will be the perfect opportunity to do just that.”
Normal admission fees apply for both daytime and After Dark visits.
