Access Statement
Ruthin Gaol


Details
Address : 46 Clwyd Street
Ruthin
LL15 1HP
Telephone : 01824 708281
FAX : 01824 708258
E-Mail : susan.dalloe@denbighshire.gov.uk
Web-Site : www.ruthingaol.co.uk

Transport
l There is limited free accessible allocated car parking on site.
l Two pay and display car parks within five minutes walk.

Main Entrance/Reception Facilities

l Open daily 10am – 5pm (last admission 4.00pm) February to end October :
November to end January
weekends only : Adult £3.00, Concession £2.00, Family £8.00.
l Ruthin resident ticket available. Pay full price on one visit and then £1 for every successive visit.
l Flat access with wide door to accessible ticket desk and shop.
l Lift access to both floors.
l Flat access into kitchen by external ramp.

Other Public Areas
l Accessible unisex toilet on Ground Floor.

Other Facilities
l Free audio-guides for visit around the gaol.
l Transcript for audio guide available.
l Guide book available.
l Cells within the Gaol are original, due to their small size, they are not accessible for wheelchair users.
l Visual touch screen background information presentation.
l Audio visual presentation about Coch Bach y Bala.
l Chairs available around the gaol.
l Events advertised throughout the year in hand lists and web-site, including a signed event during Museums and Galleries Month in May.
l Assistance dogs welcome throughout.
l All staff trained through the Welcome Host scheme.
l VAQAS awarded site.

Sensory Features
l Interior of the gaol has cold stone walls and variety of different surfaces which are very tactile.