Ruthin Gaol is set to open its doors for a Spooktacular October half-term event.

From October 26 to November 2, the historic gaol will be part of the Welsh Museums Week and Kids in Museums initiative.

A proud signatory of the Kids in Museums manifesto, the Ruthin Gaol team is preparing a series of spooky crafts and activities suitable for children, young people, and families.

Visitors will be offered a free Welsh Museums Festival booklet and a variety of Halloween-themed activities, trails, and crafts.

All this is included in the regular admission prices.

The gaol will be open daily from 10.30am to 4pm, with the last entry at 3pm.

Philippa Jones, Ruthin Gaol operations and development manager, said: "Signing up to the Kids in Museums manifesto was an important step for us here at Ruthin Gaol as we’re committed to creating an engaging and welcoming environment for families and young people.

"We want every visitor, regardless of age, to be able to experience the Gaol’s history and our Halloween activities will be the perfect opportunity to do just that while having some spooky fun at the same time."

The Welsh Museums Festival, funded by the Welsh Government and organised by the Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales, highlights history and Halloween across Wales with a variety of ghost hunts, workshops, and more.

Rachael Rogers, of the Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales, said: "This week shows off the amazing work undertaken by museums across Wales throughout the year.

"It’s an opportunity to learn more about the history of Wales, but also to take part in a fun Halloween event.

"We’re thrilled to see so many of them taking part again in 2024 and we look forward to seeing what everyone gets up to over half-term."

Outside of the forthcoming half-term, Ruthin Gaol is currently closed to daily visits from members of the public, but the historic landmark remains open to group visits, paranormal investigations, and building hire for events and filming.