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Our school sessions are curriculum-mapped for History, Art, Citizenship, Science or Literacy. Experience life as a Cavalry Soldier of see what life was like in the Great War Trenches. Compare First World War poetry with soldiers' trench art or explore the science of artillery. A visit to the Museum can:
All school visits must be booked in advance.
Call the Groups Booking team on 029-2022-9367, open Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
There is a charge for pre-booked education sessions:
All costs include VAT.
We operate a pay-on-the-day system. Upon arrival, payment can be made by cheque, cash. We do not accept American Express. Cheques should be made payable to: Firing Line Limited
For safety reasons, all groups must have an adult-to-child ratio of 1:10. We reserve the right to refuse admission to groups that do not meet the ratio on the day.
If you need to cancel your booking, please give us at least 4 weeks’ notice to ensure you get a full refund. Cancellations must be submitted in writing to Firing Line Limited, Cardiff Castle, Cardiff, CF10 3RB
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4weeks or more |
Full refund |
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Less than4 weeks |
50% refund |
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2weeks or less (inc. no-shows) |
No refund |
Any charges will be invoiced on the day the cancellation is received.
If you arrive late on the day, we cannot guarantee your booked session will be available later and you will still be charged.
Any pre-booked group that has a session cancelled by the Museum will receive a full refund.
Firing Line Museum is a charity. Only half of the money we need each year comes from the government, and we depend upon other forms of income in order to continue to operate. All revenue generated goes directly back into the Museum. This allows us to sustain our ambitious programmes of exhibitions, events, education and outreach work as well as maintaining our permanent displays and archives.
How much do the sessions cost?
How far in advance do I need to book? Do I pay in advance?
We recommend booking at least in the term prior to when you hope to visit. We have a range of dates available and will do our best to ensure you can visit when you wish.
You can payby cheque, cash or via BACS. Cheques should be made payable to Firing Line Limited.
What if the trip is cancelled?
If you need to cancel your visit, please give us at least4 weeks’ notice to ensure you receive a full refund. Cancellations must be submitted in writing via email.
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Notice Period |
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4weeks or more |
Full refund |
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Less than4 weeks |
50% refund |
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2weeks or less (inc. no-shows) |
No refund |
Any charges will be invoiced on the day the cancellation is received.
Any pre-booked group that has a session cancelled by the Museum will receive a full refund.
If you arrive late on the day, we cannot guarantee your booked session will be available at a later time and you will still be charged.
I’m bringing a Year 12/13 group to the Museum. Will they have to pay an admission charge?
All groups aged 16 and over will have to pay an admission charge. However, if your group’s admission fees total £90 or more, your session will be free.
I have a Year 11 group that is a mixture of 15- and 16-year-olds. Will the 16-year-olds have to pay an admission charge?
No. For pre-booked school groups, 16-year-olds that are part of a Year 11/KS4/GCSE class will get free admission. School groups should always pre-book.
I come every year with my Scout group. Do they have to pay an admission charge? Is it possible to book an education session as well?
Groups aged 16 years and over will have to pay an admission charge. If you have pre-booked and your group’s admission fees total £90 or more, your session will be free. You should always pre-book, as we cannot guarantee sessions will be available on the day.
If your group is all under 16 years old, admission is free. Education sessions will cost £60 or £90.
I teach a Special Educational Needs group. Will they be charged for education sessions as well?
Special Educational Needs groups will be charged a flat fee of £60 and be given the support they need to have equal access to the Museum. This includes extra session time if necessary.
I don’t want to book a full education session, but it would be useful to have an introduction to the Museum. Is this something you offer free of charge?
Our front-of-house staff are on hand to support all visitors - please ask any of them for assistance on the day.
Many parents at my school cannot afford to pay for a teaching session on top of other expenses incurred during a school visit. Is there any additional support you can offer?
We understand that school trips can be expensive, and we are committed to providing access to culture for all young people. Admission for children under the age of 16 is free and almost all of our exhibitions and displays are also free.
Our educational sessions are excellent value, start at £60- just £2 per child in a group of 30 - for an hour-long session with a Museum educator. The sessions offer a unique opportunity for students to handle artefacts from the Collections and learn more about how war shapes lives.
What about the family sessions you run at the weekend?
Drop-in informal learning sessions will continue to be offered free of charge at the Museum. Some special ticketed events will be charged, as now.
