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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.

15/06/2026

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Mae cael adborth mor gadarnhaol yn ein gwneud ni mor hapus! Diolch!

It makes our day to receive such positive feedback! Thank you!

12/06/2026

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Rhowch gynnig ar ein Pos Teithiwr Amser os ydych chi’n mynd heibio ar Stryd y Castell pan rydym ar agor. Parwch gynifer o eitemau hanesyddol gyda’u cyfnodau ag y gallwch!

Y wobr? Paned hyfryd o de yn y gornel goffi ar gyfer oedolion sydd wedi cymryd rhan yn y gêm, neu bensel newydd sgleiniog a sticer ar gyfer ein hymwelwyr iau!

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

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Take on our Time Traveller’s Teaser if you’re passing us on Castle Street when we’re open. Match as many historic items to their time periods as you can!

The reward? A nice cup of tea in the coffee corner for our game grown-ups, or a shiny new pencil and sticker for our younger visitors!

📍 Nantclwyd y Dre, Ruthun, LL15 1DP
📆Thursday – Saturday
🕗10.30am – 4.30pm ( last entry 3.30pm)

10/06/2026

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Cerfiadau Lle Tân

Ymhlith yr holl waith coed addurniadol yn Nantclwyd y Dre mae’r paneli derw cerfiedig yma o boptu’r lle tân yn y cyntedd.

Mae arbenigwyr yn credu bod y coed fwy na thebyg yn goed o Gymru, wedi’u torri yn fuan ar ôl 1423 (ond mae’r cerfiadau yn cyd-fynd ag arddull y 15fed neu’r 16eg ganrif).

Ar y tariannau fe welwch chi’r fleur de lys, sydd fwy na thebyg yn anrhydeddu Arthur (1486-15902) mab hynaf Harri VII.

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

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Fireplace carvings

Amongst the plethora of decorative timberwork at Nantclwyd y Dre are these carved oak panels, which flank the Hallway fireplace.

Expert dating suggests the timber used was most likely of Welsh origin, felled soon after 1423 (although their carving their style is more in keeping with the 15–16th century).

The shields depicted bear the fleur de lys motifs, the carvings most likely honouring Arthur (1486–1502), eldest son of Henry VII.

📍 Nantclwyd y Dre, Ruthun, LL15 1DP
📆Thursday – Saturday
🕗10.30am – 4.30pm ( last entry 3.30pm)

08/06/2026

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Oeddech chi’n nabod Mr Barclay y garddwr, neu ydych chi wedi clywed straeon am fragdy yn Nantclwyd y Dre.

Fel rhan o ddatblygiadau newydd cyffrous yma yn Nantclwyd y Dre, rydym yn ymchwilio i orffennol y ddau ran penodol yma o’r tŷ a’r gerddi.

Os oes ganddoch chi neu rywun yr ydych chi’n eu hadnabod unrhyw wybodaeth, atgofion neu straeon cysylltiedig ag un ohonynt, byddem wrth ein boddau yn clywed gennych chi.

Cysylltwch gyda ni drwy e-bostio [email protected] i drefnu sesiwn alw heibio i rannu eich straeon hefo ni.

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Did you know Mr Barclay the gardener, or have you heard stories of a brewhouse at Nantclwyd y Dre?

As part of some exciting new developments here at Nantclwyd y Dre, we’re researching these two specific parts of the house and garden's past.

If you or someone you know has any information, memories, or stories relating to either, we’d love to hear from you.

Please get in touch via [email protected] to arrange a drop in to tell us your stories.

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)

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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