Firing Line Museum of the Welsh Soldier, Cardiff

The Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier, located within Cardiff Castle's interpretation center, showcases the illustrious military history of the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards and the Royal Welsh. Established in 2010, this accredited museum integrates the collections previously housed separately at Bowness-on-Windermere and Cardiff Castle's Black and Barbican Towers.

The museum chronicles over 300 years of history, highlighting the roles of Welsh soldiers in significant global conflicts from the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 to contemporary engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan. It holds notable artifacts such as the Victoria Crosses awarded to Ambrose Madden and Sir Hugh Rowlands of the 41st (Welch) Regiment of Foot during the Crimean War, underscoring their valor and contributions.

Firing Line is not only an educational resource but also an interactive experience. It offers hands-on activities, dressing-up opportunities, and permanent and temporary exhibitions that engage visitors of all ages. Through these features, the museum pays tribute to the extraordinary achievements of ordinary Welsh soldiers, celebrating their dedication and service to their regiments, history, and Wales. This museum serves as a focal point for understanding the profound impact Welsh soldiers have had on military history and Welsh heritage.