Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier, Cardiff

Name: Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier
Address: Castle St, Cardiff, CF10 3RB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 29 2087 3623

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Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier

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Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier is a museum which exhibits the collections of the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards and the Royal Welsh. It occupies the lower floor of the interpretation centre at Cardiff Castle. ()

Established: 2010 (14 years ago)Coordinates: 51°28'55"N, 3°10'52"W

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Castle StCanol Dinas Caerdydd (Cathays)Cardiff CF10 3RB United Kingdom

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+44 29 2087 3623

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Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier open?

Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier?

Nearby attractions include Cardiff Castle, Cardiff (1 min walk), Cardiff Roman Fort, Cardiff (1 min walk), Cardiff town walls, Cardiff (3 min walk), Womanby Street, Cardiff (3 min walk).

How to get to Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier by public transport?

The nearest stations to Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier:

Bus

Kingsway GR • Lines: 28, 8 (3 min walk)
Westgate Street KG • Lines: 8 (5 min walk)

Train

Cardiff Central (12 min walk)
Cardiff Queen Street (12 min walk)