Wales’ Temple of Peace and Health is very much a working building, hosting international charities and organisations who work with communities Wales-wide on issues World-wide. The building is open to the public for events and functions, but if you’df like to find out more about the history we encourage prospective visitors to join one of WCIA’s regular ‘Temple Tours’ and open doors days – when the Library and Archives can also be made accessible by request.

Temple Tour Dates for 2024-25

WCIA offer monthly guided tours of the Temple of Peace, starting from the Temple’s Reception area. Dates are listed on WCIA’s Events homepage, and on Eventbrite – please register via the Eventbrite booking link (there is no cost, but any donations towards the Temple’s Heritage volunteers’ work are gratefully received).

• Wed 16 Oct 2024
• Fri 22 Nov 2024 (Temple 86th Anniversary)
• Wed 11 Dec 2024
• Wed 5 February 2025
• Fri 5 March 2025 – International Women’s Day
• Wed 2 April 2025
• Wed 7 May 2025
• Wed 4 June 2025
• Wed 2 July 2025
• Wed 6 August
• Wed 2 Sept 2025
• Wed 1 Oct 2025
• Tue 11 Nov 2025 (Remembrance Day tour, starts at 10.30 for 11am ‘minute of silence’ with the WW1 Book of Remembrance)
• Wed 26 Nov 2025 (Temple 87th Anniversary)
• Wed 3 Dec 2025

View / Download or Print ‘Architect of Peace’ – this summarises the Architecture, Construction, and Story of Wales’ Temple of Peace from 1920s to today.

For Venue Hire / Room Bookings, or ‘drop in’ visits to resident organisations, please scroll down.

Self-Guided Temple Tours

• Use WCIA’s Self-Guided Tours for digital devices, and ‘follow your phone’ around the building – even from the comfort of home!
• View / Download or Print ‘Architect of Peace’ – this summarises the Architecture, Construction, and Story of Wales’ Temple of Peace from 1920s to today.
• View / Download WCIA’s Self Guided Tour booklet, produced for the Temple’s 80th Anniversary
• View clips from Temple Discovery Tour on Youtube October 2018.

Visiting Organisations based at the Temple of Peace

The following organisations are headquartered within the Temple’s ‘Peace’ Wing’ (bottom floor, north corridor). Visitors are advised to make any ‘drop-in’ appointments in advance (as staff mostly work Wales-wide), via the following contacts:

• Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA) – 029 2022 8549; centre@wcia.org.uk
• Temple of Peace Venue Hire – 029 2082 1052; assistant@wcia.org.uk
• Dolen Cymru – 029 2039 9577; swyddfa@dolencymru.org
• Size of Wales – 029 2132 0603; info@sizeofwales.org.uk
• Cardiff University – no University staff are based onsite at the Temple of Peace. Queries relating to the University’s management of the building and maintenance of the grounds should be directed to the Estates Department.
• Hub Cymru Africa enquiries@hubcymruafrica.org.uk and Fairtrade Wales aileen@fairtradewales.org.uk – please note HCA + FTW have moved to new offices with SSAAP at 24 Windsor Place, Cardiff, CF10 3BY, from March 2024 .

Venue Hire

If you are seeking a memorable venue for your own event, explore WCIA’s Temple of Peace Venue Hire packages – from 121 meetings to weddings, conferences and film shoots. Temple Tours can also be offered as an ‘optional extra’ for venue hire customers (subject to availability of staff / volunteers) – please discuss with the Venue Team on booking to find out if this unique and inspiring experience can be arranged to complement your event.