Ruthin Castle
By neellan
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One of the groups I belong to arranged a visit to Ruthin Castle recently we had a delicious cream tea followed by a guided tour of the castle and grounds.
Here are some of the views of the castle and grounds, sadly I didn’t take a picture of the cream tea!
The Castle was built in 1826 on the site of a 13th century castle.
One of the lovely peacocks strutting it’s stuff!
The Topiary garden with the 13th century castle walls as a backdrop
A view over the Welsh countryside from the walls
The walls are now covered in Valerian – pretty.
An arch in the walls…..can you spot the hearing dog who ran down the steps in front of me!
Spiral steps leading down to the dungeon – we didn’t venture down there!
The Foyer with impressive chandelier, a warm welcome awaits!
Hope you enjoyed the short tour.
16 Jun, 2015
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Thank you Bloomer, It really is a lovely place to visit I painted that arch at my next art session! The peacock wouldn't have stood an earthly of beating us to the cream tea lol, Castles are always interesting love them :o)
16 Jun, 2015
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17 Jun, 2015
Well Neena, in all the years I've been visiting Welsh Wales I've never been to Ruthin Castle!!! And more to the point neither has my OH!!! Have added it to my wish list the next time we are up for a visit and stay at The Woodlands Hall in...Ruthin!!! lol :o)
17 Jun, 2015
Yes, I like Valerian best when it seeds in nooks and crannies. Lovely that the old castle walls are still there as well as the later castle.
Lovely blog missing just one thing...............
Yes, a picture of the cream tea!! You'll just have to have another one in order to get a picture...any excuse!
17 Jun, 2015
Tracey it is well worth a visit and just a stroll from the town, glad to be of help lol :o)
Thank you Paulspatch Valerian is very pretty it seems to grow better in such places! now that is a good idea a return visit..... :o)
17 Jun, 2015
Well, I'm sorry to have missed the cream tea! I did spot the hearing dog charging down the steps - he was obviously on a mission. It looks a beautiful place and I love the topiary - it always fascinates me :)
18 Jun, 2015
Sorry about that Gee! the little dog is a real sweetie and sits on his blanket when we have meetings, it was lovely venue they also hold medieval banquets and have a super spa, the topiary was very neat :o)
18 Jun, 2015
Having just come back from Devon I can easily imagine the cream tea!......
its lovely to look at the castle and the views, especially the topiary, such alot of work to keep it looking that good!
23 Jun, 2015
Thank you Iciar mmm cream tea - wherever! glad you enjoyed looking around the castle :o)
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23 Jun, 2015
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What a beautiful place to visit,Neellan,and glad you and your friends had a lovely day out..I love the Archway,and the Topiary garden..The Peacock looks as though he was on a mission to beat you to the cream tea ! lol I guess he didn't :o) thanks for sharing,I love old Castles..:o) x
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