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Welch
Regiment Museum (41st/69th Foot)
| The museum commemorates the services of the infantry
in South Wales, namely the Welch Regiment (1719-1969) and more recently
the Royal Regiment of Wales. In addition to the services of the regular
battalions of the regiment, the museum commemorates the history of
the Glamorgan militia and the auxiliary land forces of South Wales
(1757-1969) which includes the Infantry, the Rifle Volunteers, and
the Yeomanry Cavalry.
The Museum will close during the summer 2009 and re-open as 'FIRING LINE: The Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier' in mid 2010. The regimental archives are being moved to our other regimental museum in Brecon. Research enquiries and access to the museum shop should to be directed to swb@rrw.org.uk or telephone 01874 613310.
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Admission
Adults £8.95
Children £6.35
Senior Citizens £7.50
Students £7.50 (on proof of status)
Discounts for groups of 20 plus – please contact Castle - tel: 029 2087 8100
This fee is levied for entry into the Castle Grounds
No additional charge is made for admission to the regimental museum
Hours
Summer months (March-October): Everyday except Tuesday 10am – 5.30pm
Winter months (November-February): Everyday except Tuesday 10am – 4.30pm
Closed on Tuesdays throughout the year
How to find us
The Welch Regiment Museum is housed within the Black and Barbican Towers
of Cardiff Castle. The castle is within easy reach of the main central
railway and bus stations. The City Centre is also served by several multi-storey
car parks. There is no car parking within the Castle grounds.
| General Enquiries |
Welch Regiment Museum
Cardiff Castle
Cardiff
CF10 2RB
Tel: 02920 229367
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| Archives, Regimental Records, Shop Enquiries |
Martin Everett or Celia Green
Tel: 01874 613310
swb@rrw.org.uk
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Also of local interest
Within Cardiff Castle
The castle dates back 2,000 years and within the grounds can be seen (1)
The Roman Wall (2) The Norman Keep (3) The Bute Apartments. Guided tours
of the apartments require an extra small payment and it is the only way
of seeing them.
Within walking distance
The National Museum & Gallery of Wales, The Millennium Stadium and
the main City shopping area.
Within easy reach by car or public transport
The Museum of Welsh Life (St Fagans Castle), Castell Coch (Tongwynlais)
and Caerphilly Castle.
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