Firing Line: The Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier

The museum is housed within the fully accessible Interpretation Centre of Cardiff Castle and tells the story of the Welsh Soldier through the history of two of Wales’ oldest and most distinguished regiments, 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards and The Royal Welsh.

Soldiers from these two Regiments – one Cavalry, the other Infantry – have taken part in virtually all of Britain’s major conflcits over the past 300 years, and their story provides a detailed backdrop to Britain’s military history since the 17th Century. Campaigns include the Battle of Ramillies in 1706, the Battle of Waterloo, the Anglo-Zulu wars of 1879 as well as both World Wars. Other permanent and temporary displays illustrate the reality of service today in some of the most dangerous places in the world.

The Museum provides a deep understanding of the history of the Welsh Soldier, and of why ordinary people are prepared to carry out extraordinary and outstanding acts of courage and selfless commitment.

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Address

The Interpretation Centre Cardiff Castle Cardiff
Cardiff
South Glamorgan
CF10 3RB
Wales

Telephone

  • General Enquiries - 029 2087 3623
  • Curatorial Enquiries - 029 20 788 598
  • Research Enquiries - 029 20 788 369
  • Education Enquiries - 029 20 788 584

Entry Charges

Adult £12 Child (Aged 5 - 16) £9 Senior £10.50 Student £10.50 Adult Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children) £36 Senior Family Ticket (2 Seniors, 2 Children) £33 Under 5s FREE

 
  • Opening Hours

    Open every day except Christmas, Boxing and New Years Day
    March – October 9.00am – 18.00 pm (Last entry 17.00)
    November – February 9.00am -17.00pm ( Last entry 16.00)
    10.00am on Sundays and Bankholidays

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  • Venue Services
    • Academic publications and resources available
    • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
    • Direct teaching services for schools
    • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
    • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
    • Pre-booking service for groups
    • Primary school education service available
    • Secondary school education service available
    • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
  • Venue Facilities
    • Education facilities available
    • Library with public access
    • Meeting room available
    • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
    • Shop
    • High chairs in café/restaurant
    • Facilities for private functions and events
    • Conference facilities available
    • Wheelchair access to all public areas
    • Toilets for disabled
    • Cafeteria
    • Research facilities for academics
    • Mail order service available
    • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

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The Interpretation Centre Cardiff Castle Cardiff
Cardiff
South Glamorgan
CF10 3RB
Wales

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