Rhuddlan Castle
Denbighshire, Wales
Key facts
- Operator
- Cadw
- Condition
- Ruin
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- Cadw Explorer Pass
- Nearest station
- Rhyl, 2.2 miles (straight-line)
Pinpoint
Castle St, Rhuddlan, Rhyl LL18 5AD
Telephone 0300 025 2239
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Edward I's diamond-plan castle beside the River Clwyd, which he had canalised to bring supply ships right up to the walls - a compact site you can cover thoroughly in an afternoon or briskly in an hour.
Who to know
Edward I · the king behind the diamond-plan castle on the canalised River Clwyd
Worth the trip
Climbing the accessible tower via reinforced spiral stairs for views over the site and river.
Before you go
Parking is free (around 20 spaces with a couple of disabled bays) but entry is £6.50; toilet provision is a portaloo, so plan accordingly.
Reviewers consistently describe Rhuddlan as a well-maintained, easy-to-explore ruin with helpful staff and good views from the tower via its spiral staircase. A recurring practical complaint is around toilets - several mention there's only a portaloo or none at all on site, which a couple found inconvenient for a popular attraction - and one visitor noted the castle opened later than its advertised time.
Edward I diamond-plan castle beside canalised River Clwyd; seasonal opening
“Lovely short walk around the castle, very friendly and informative lass at the visitors centre. Toilet is a portaloo (very mixed messages as to whether there's a toilet on the premises). Free parking but £6.50 to view…”- Jo Whitaker, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “I was pleasantly surprised to find that even though we visited on a weekday afternoon during half-term there was still plenty of convenient parking available.” - Bode
- Facilities
- “Another major disappointment was the lack of public toilets, which is very inconvenient for such a popular tourist attraction.” - Richard ririch
Common questions about Rhuddlan Castle
Where is Rhuddlan Castle?
Rhuddlan Castle is in Denbighshire, Wales, at Castle St, Rhuddlan, Rhyl LL18 5AD.
Do you need a ticket to visit Rhuddlan Castle?
Yes - Rhuddlan Castle is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Cadw. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Rhuddlan Castle?
Climbing the accessible tower via reinforced spiral stairs for views over the site and river.
Is Rhuddlan Castle a ruin or still intact?
Rhuddlan Castle is a ruin - Edward I diamond-plan castle beside canalised River Clwyd; seasonal opening.
