Though Rhuddlan is only a small town – its population roughly 4,000 nowadays – it has a big place in Welsh history. Situated at the end of the Vale of Clwyd, with the North Wales coast before it, Rhuddlan in ancient times occupied a strategic geographic position that unhappily for the locals saw it regularly fought over – including by the future King Harold – and occasionally plundered and burnt. This was the seat of regional overlord Llywelyn, the last Welsh Prince of Wales, and the place where Edward I imposed the Statute of Rhuddlan in 1284, once he had conquered the country and established his network of castles to secure it, one of the most impressive examples still to be seen in the town. Rhuddlan today makes a great base for touring the area – once its own sites have been explored of course: Rhyl on the coast is now almost contiguous with Rhuddlan; Prestatyn and Abergele are short drives respectively east and west; and the historic centre of Denbigh lies slightly further south, reached via very pretty countryside. Though sadly Beeching removed its rail link in the 1960s (nearby Rhyl escaped that fate, however), the A55 trunk road from Chester to Holyhead makes getting to Rhuddlan easy.
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Places to Stay near Rhuddlan
Premier Inn Rhuddlan (0.26 miles)
Barratts of Tyn Rhyl (1.72 miles)
Talardy Hotel (1.94 miles)
This unique hotel rests in the picturesque Saint Asaph, perfectly placed for exploring the surrounding countryside, a short drive from the beaches of the coast. The Talardy Hotel caters for a wide ... More
Westminster Hotel (2.30 miles)
Rhyl's largest & premier hotel, positioned on the seafront, adjacent to the main shopping centre and all promenade attractions. Having been sympathetically restored to its former glory, but still offering ... More
Plas Elwy Hotel (2.31 miles)
This small, friendly, family run hotel provides modern facilities whilst retaining the character and atmosphere of a property dating back to 1850.
You can choose between rooms in the original building which ... More
Kensington Hotel (2.36 miles)
A small comfortable family run non smoking hotel, prominatley situated on the sea front of Rhyl, A 2 minute walk from the town-centre and walking distance from the train station. ... More
Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel (2.61 miles)
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This magical place, set in stunning North Wales is a Grade II listed house, and home to the National Portrait Gallery's ... More | visit website
Oriel House, Country Hotel & Spa (3.27 miles)
This country house hotel with leisure club and spa is situated 5 minutes' drive from St. Asaph Business Park, just off the main A55. The Oriel Hotel is the ideal base from ... More
Tan-yr-Onnen (3.36 miles)
Tan-yr-Onnen offers quality bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation near St. Asaph at the head of the Vale of Clwyd in North Wales. This bed and breakfast is set in a rural location, just off the ... More | visit website
Kinmel Arms (3.50 miles)
The Kinmel arms is a haven of rural tranquillity only a few 100 meters from the A55 with ready access to the coast, mountains and cwms of North Wales. In ... More
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