Fascinated by the Royal Wedding?

Now royal wedding fans will be delighted to discover that they can actually stay at a 750 year old royal castle located close to the home of Prince William and his new wife HRH Princess Catherine. Mediaeval Ruthin Castle offers guests a rare opportunity as it is the only Edward I castle in Wales where you can sleep within her famous walls. A lucky few can even inexpensively ‘buy into' the ancient castle walls and be personally linked with a unique piece of royal heritage.

A truly majestic stronghold boasting a fascinating legacy that dates back to the legend of King Arthur pre 1277; notable owners of Ruthin Castle include King Edward I, Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Steeped in magical tales involving kings, queens, nobility and epic medieval adventures, a wooden fortress stood on the Ruthin site until 1277 when it was replaced by a fort of red stone for King Edward as part of his fearsome ‘Iron Ring' of castles. The ‘Iron Ring' also included notable castles at Harlech, Conwy, Beaumaris and Caernarfon, which are today listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

The castle now functions as a charming hotel and is perfectly located in an area of outstanding natural beauty close to where the royal couple are setting up their marital home. Notable royal hotel guests include HRH Prince Charles who stayed on his way to his investiture as Prince of Wales. Director of Hotel Operations, Liz Wheeldon stated that “Guests to the castle are always fascinated when uncovering the dramatic stories hidden within the centuries old stone walls. Visitors can follow in the footsteps of leading figures that have died in battle, been tortured, or enjoyed sumptuous banquets or illicit love affairs. Ruthin Castle is where Edward, Prince of Wales (later to become King Edward VII) had numerous love affairs with Lillie Langtry, Lady Randolph Churchill (mother of Sir Winston Churchill) and Lady Cornwallis-West.

“The castle's rich history also includes owners who associated with George Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wild, and the very heart of British high society and nobility. The castle is a royal gem.” Visitors will certainly feel the incredible heritage and magic woven into the foundations of Ruthin and can now become officially associated with the castle by buying into the ancient castle walls. Known as ‘Your Piece'* this exclusive gift allows purchasers to be personally linked with a unique piece of royal heritage.

In commemoration of the Royal Wedding, the hotel has arranged a selection of delightful regal breaks. Enthusiasts can select from one of three stately leisure breaks:

A Knight to Remember – from £272 per room **

Enjoy a special evening of luxury in a decadent Royal Salon or superior Deluxe Room and dine on fine cuisine under sparkling chandlers at the hotel's award winning restaurant. Plus exclusively receive your own piece of history with a free ‘Your Piece'* gift and be one of the few to share the royal heritage of Ruthin Castle.

Package price includes:

1 nights stay for two guests sharing a Royal Salon or Deluxe Room and Welsh bakery breakfast – stay excludes Friday or Saturday evenings
3 course evening meal for two at Bertie's dining room
Floral bouquet, champagne and chocolates in your room
Scented bath oil and candles
‘Your Piece'*: ‘Passion & Romance' package linking you for years to come to the fortified curtain walls of Ruthin Castle. Stretching between the main corner towers and facing the castle moats, these great walls have witnessed and encompassed intense love, romance and at times, frenzied passion.
3 Enchanted Wishes – from £307 per room**

Spend three nights or more in magical Ruthin Castle and have three wishes granted from the wish list when you arrive.

Package price includes:

3 nights stay for two guests sharing a room, including Welsh bakery breakfast
3 course evening meal for two at Bertie's dining room
Choice of 3 wishes from the wish list which includes a spa treatment and Afternoon Tea for two
World Heritage Castle Break – from £243 per room**

Ruthin Castle is listed as one of the ‘Iron Ring' a group created by Edward I and considered as the greatest architectural achievement in Europe during that period. This leisure break takes you closer to this formidable achievement.

Package price includes:

Introductory information on the Welsh castles of Edward I
Map showing the location of the castle sites within the ‘iron ring' and advice on how to visit them
2 nights stay for two guests sharing a room, including Welsh bakery breakfast
3 course evening meal for two at Bertie's dining room
Unaccompanied exploration of Ruthin Castle ruins, Edward I battlements, portcullis entrance, moats and other remains such as the Great Hall, and when possible by arrangement, to be introduced to the underground passages and dungeons
To book your leisure break please contact Tel: 01824 702664 | Fax: 01824 705978 | E-mail: reservations@ruthincastle.co.uk.

*Your Piece (www.yourpiece.org) gives you a personal connection with royal heritage and allows you to ‘own' part of the wall of Ruthin Castle and become a ‘Knight of Ruthin' - a member of the elite club that has helped to conserve this ancient royal stronghold. This package includes a Certificate of Registration and a reference number to a unique piece of ancient wall and location, sketch plans of the castle and a host of legends of romance, treachery and treason plus an outline of the Castles royal heritage and relation to the Iron Ring all beautifully presented in a souvenir keepsake or gift folder.

**Terms and conditions apply; please visit www.ruthincastle.co.uk for full details.