The official opening ceremony will take place on Wednesday 4th November, bringing together representatives from local and national government, veterans’ organisations and the wider community to pay tribute to those who have served in the armed forces and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Among those attending will be the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Cllr Michael Michael, Cardiff Council Leader, Cllr Chris Weaver, and Welsh Government representative Heledd Fychan MS. The ceremony will include a Two Minute Silence, followed by the planting of commemorative crosses and the writing of personal messages of remembrance in the castle grounds.
The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Cllr Michael Michael, said: “The Welsh National Field of Remembrance provides a meaningful space for reflection, remembrance and gratitude. It allows us to honour the dedication and bravery of service personnel past and present, while recognising the sacrifices made by their families. The thousands of tributes placed here each year demonstrate the deep respect held for those who have served their country.”
More than 5,000 crosses and memorial markers will form this year’s Field of Remembrance within the castle grounds. The tradition traces its origins back to 1928, when poppies were placed around a wooden cross from the battlefield grave of an unknown soldier at Westminster Abbey, creating a lasting symbol of remembrance that continues today.
The Field of Remembrance in Cardiff Castle is open to members of the public to visit and pay their respects daily between 10.30am to 5.30pm until 17 November 2026
