Open Doors - The Guildhall Tavern, Denbigh

This three-storied 17th century structure consists of two separate buildings, with a rear courtyard containing a former carriage-housing. Known as The Bull Hotel since 1830s, former names include The Black Bull and The Guildhall Tavern (a name now re-adopted). At the siege of Denbigh Castle, during the Civil War, it is believed to have been the general’s headquarters. A fine well staircase (17th century) rises full height to the attic floor: the carved gloves which appear on each of the newel posts are a reminder that Denbigh was a leading centre of the glove trade throughout the 16th and 17th centuries.

The 2026 Denbigh Open Doors Weekend launches on Friday 18th September 2026 with a self-drive Tour of the Vale followed by an evening lecture at Theatr Twm o'r Nant, “Restoring and repositioning Brookhouse Mill for the future”. Over the following two days, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September 2026, thirty historically important sites in the locale will be open to the public. This will be supplemented by children’s workshops, guided tours and an interactive show. A booking service for events with limited places will be available through Denbigh Library, closer to the weekend. Further information will be available www.darganfoddinbych.cymru and https://www.facebook.com/opendoorsdenbighshire/

No booking required.

Hall Square, Denbigh LL16 3N

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