Museums & Galleries · Cardiff
Wartime Shelters
📍 CF10 3FG
Photo: Dominic Nelson (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Tunnels within the castle walls used as air-raid shelters
- Shelter space that once held over 1800 people
- Ramps built for quick access into the walls
- Concealed dormitories, kitchens, toilets and first aid posts
- See the shelters recreated and hear period sounds
Hidden within the walls of Cardiff Castle are tunnels that served as air-raid shelters during the Second World War. More than 1800 people could once shelter here, reached via specially built ramps, and research has uncovered dormitories with bunks, kitchens, toilets and first aid posts concealed inside the walls. Today you can see how the shelters looked and hear sounds from that era, making it an evocative stop for anyone curious about wartime history. It suits visitors of all ages wanting a glimpse into Cardiff's past during the Blitz. The attraction sits right in Cardiff Castle, just 0.4 miles from Cardiff Central station, with 45 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays for those planning a visit.
Practical details
- Best for
- Those interested in wartime history
From the attraction's own website on 11 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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🚆 Or come by train
- Cardiff Central 0.4 miles
- Cardiff Queen Street 0.4 miles
- Cathays 0.5 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page