Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier

What the museum covers

The museum was formed in 2010 when the collections of the Queen's Dragoon Guards Museum, previously at Bowness-on-Windermere, and the Welch Regiment Museum, previously in the castle's Black and Barbican Towers, were brought together. It is an accredited charitable museum, and its stated aim is to tell the stories of ordinary people who did extraordinary things in military service.

Finding it

Firing Line occupies the lower floor of the interpretation centre inside Cardiff Castle, so you pass through the castle entrance on Castle Street to reach it. Combine it with the castle itself, which began as a Roman fort, gained its stone keep under the Normans and was turned into a lavish Victorian residence. The castle grounds are large, so allow time to explore both the museum and the main castle buildings.

Who it suits

It is a good choice for anyone tracing a family member who served in a Welsh regiment, and for visitors with an interest in military history who want more than the castle tour. Afterwards, Bute Park lies behind the castle walls and the restaurants of the city centre are a few minutes' walk away. Cardiff Castle also runs seasonal events through the year, which can make the grounds busier.

Highlights

• Collections of 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards and The Royal Welsh
• Inside the grounds of Cardiff Castle
• Brought together in 2010
• Accredited charitable museum

Good to know

• Access is through Cardiff Castle on Castle Street.
• Cardiff residents can get a Castle Key for free castle admission for three years.

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