Top Things to do in Suffolk
9 Military Museums in Suffolk That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Suffolk, United Kingdom including Suffolk Regiment Museum, The 95th Bomb Group Hospital Museum, Parham Airfield Museum, Lowestoft War Memorial Museum, Bury St Edmunds Guildhall, Bentwaters Cold War Museum, Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum, 493rd Bomb Group Museum, Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum.
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1. Suffolk Regiment Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
The Suffolk Regiment Museum tells the story of the regiment from its foundation in 1685 to amalgamation with the Royal Norfolk Regiment in 1959. The history covers the regular, militia, volunteer and war-time battalions as well as the experience of individual soldiers and is told through medals, uniforms, photographs, weapons, equipment and personal memorabilia. The museum is open every Wednesday from 9:30am to 3:30pm, and the first Sunday of every month from 9:30am - 3:30pm.
Reviewed By Thomasthetucker
I have visited once before, many, many moons ago though. Yesterday I visited Duxford 's Land Warfare Museum again, and was inspired to learn a little more about the Suffolk's. The museum staff are very knowledgeable indeed. They were able to answer my every question. They accessed information which wasn't left out (due to the pandemic), and talked me through several of the exhibits. I read many poignant stories about the men of the Regiment over the centuries, and the hardships they endured. The collection is very impressive, and required more time than I had today to do it justice. I shall return.
2. The 95th Bomb Group Hospital Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By LionOfKama - Indianapolis, United States
So I visited the last day that the museum was open for the 2019 season, and it was jam-packed and lively. The local community stormed the place and provided an incredibly lively experience. Almost everyone present was dressed up as a service member from WW2, or in dresses from the 1940s. They drove up in cars from the 1930s and 1940s, to include old willy jeeps. It was unique and special. The museum is laid in several old quanset huts or original buildings. Each one has a particular theme. One resembles what the commanding officer's office, chaplain's quarters, and briefing room looked like. Another is filled with a massive model of the whole base and allows one to see it's size and where present day buildings are in comparison. Another room is a more traditional museum with items from the 95th BG, and stories of their missions, and what life was like in the 1940s. It is very detailed and tells the story well. The final rooms are a dance floor and officer's club bar. These are still functioning, and add an incredibly lively spice to the visit. As most airmen's lives revolved around women and liquor when not flying, this feels appropriate. It is also free to enter. (drinks cost more) I recommend it to everyone.
3. Parham Airfield Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 102 reviews
DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION WE ARE SORRY BUT WE WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Please check the website for further information. The 390th Bomb Group Memorial Air Museum and the Museum of the British Resistance Organisation are housed in the original war time control tower, associated quanset (nissan) huts, and include the Percy Kindred Library and cafe. Situated on open fields the museum is signposted from the A12 North of Woodbridge after passing through Little Glemham. We are open on Sundays and Bank Holiday Monday’s from the first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October and also on Wednesdays during June, July and August. FREE Kids activites:- Ink Stamper Trail, Lego Table, Activity Sheet FREE parking, FREE Admission DONATIONS GRATEFULLY RECEIVED
Reviewed By Y6088JNchriss
This is an incredible museum and memorial to the bomber crews that flew from here during the war. Lots of interesting stories and artifacts and the volunteers that work there are enthusiastic and have an extraordinary knowledge of the history of the base. Couldn't recommend more highly. I've been multiple times and have a jumper too!
4. Lowestoft War Memorial Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Only costs 80pence or 60 pence for adults.This is a memorial to all Lowestoft. It has a small chapel of remembrance, some small rooms to look round, has a wide range of artifacts and the volunteers are really dedicated.
5. Bury St Edmunds Guildhall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Dating back to before 1279 (the earliest written reference to the building), Bury St Edmunds Guildhall is the oldest continuously used civic building in England and its World War Two Royal Observer Corp room is the only surviving room of its kind in the world. Step through the original medieval arch into the earliest part of the building which was redecorated by the Georgians to create the stunning Court Room and Banqueting Hall. The building also has a Tudor Kitchen, a Robing Room, a beautiful garden and sensory garden as well as the precious Royal Observer Corp Room. Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat in our Pear Tree Cafe with tables set in the Banqueting Hall and garden. The Guildhall is open to the public on Wednesdays and Sundays with free entry. We often host tours and talks as well as other events such as concerts. Information for these can be found on our website, as well as Facebook and Twitter. The building can be hired for events such as weddings as well as corporate events.
6. Bentwaters Cold War Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By Gulfhawk - Norwich, United Kingdom
A fantastic and fascinating museum, very informative with knowledgeable volunteers and staff, and well worth more than just one visit. Although smaller than some aviation museums the wealth of information and presentation of the artefacts is far better than a lot of those other museums, the displays are nicely focussed on the twin bases of Bentwaters and Woodbridge with the descriptions on the displays concise and easy to read. A real 10/10 experience.
7. Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
WW2 Naval Museum dedicated to the 66,000 men who served in the Royal Naval Patrol Service of which 14,500 were killed including 2,385 whos bodies were never recovered and are commemorated on our memorial in Belle Vue Park.
Reviewed By Tru3knockout
My family and i visit here every year as my Grandad served in the royal naval patrol service during ww2. It is a fantastic museum with so many interesting facts, pictures and memorabilia. The volunteer staff that are there make you feel very welcome. I recommend anyone that visits lowestoft to stop by here and have a look as you won't be disappointed.
8. 493rd Bomb Group Museum
9. Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum
The Control Tower Museum is open from the first Sunday in April until the last Sunday in October 2pm-5pm. The Museum aims to preserve the history and heritage of this former home of Aviation Research. The Museum houses a collection of artefacts from its use by the RAF and American Air Force during WW1 and WW2.
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