Museums · South Wales
Wartime Shelters
In or near Cardiff.
Wartime Shelters — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Queen Street · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wartime Shelters is a museum located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Wartime Shelters at Cardiff Castle are a series of tunnels that served as air-raid shelters during the Second World War. Visitors can explore these historical tunnels, which include dormitories, kitchens, and first aid posts, and experience the atmosphere of that era.
Place summary
Wartime Shelters is a museum located in South Wales. It showcases the historical significance of air raid shelters used during wartime. The site offers insights into civilian life and experiences during conflict.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4819, -3.1798
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Castle
- Postcode
- CF10 3FG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Queen Street — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.cardiffcastle.com
Sources
- osm: node/7573303453 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wartime Shelters?
- Wartime Shelters is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF10 3FG), in the parish of Castle.
- What is Wartime Shelters?
- Wartime Shelters — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wartime Shelters?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Queen Street, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF10 3FG.
- How do I get to Wartime Shelters?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Queen Street, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF10 3FG.