Location: Winchester
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What to do and see in Winchester, England: The Best Military Museums
Winchester is a city and the county town of Hampshire, England. The city lies at the heart of the wider City of Winchester, a local government district, and is located at the western end of the South Downs National Park, along the course of the River Itchen. It is situated 61 miles (98 km) south-west of London and 13.6 miles (21.9 km) from Southampton, its closest city. At the time of the 2011 Census, Winchester had a population of 45,184. The wider City of Winchester district which includes towns such as Alresford and Bishop's Waltham has a population of 116,800.
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1. The Gurkha Museum
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4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By foxylady2014 - West Sussex, United Kingdom
small museum but packed with artefacts and weapons used by the Gurkhas in the various wars they have been in with us. Lots of medals on display and re-enactments for battles
2. HorsePower: The Museum of The King's Royal Hussars
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
3. The Rifles Museum
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
One of Winchester's six superb Military Museums telling the story of The Rifles since 2007 with personal unique accounts alongside uniform, weapons and much more. The highlight of the collection is a Taliban motorbike, the only one on display outside of London. The museum is situated in Peninsula Square, formerly the barracks and the home of the Rifle Depot.
Reviewed By Piethief - Sanderstead, United Kingdom
COVID precautions had been taken, friendly staff. We loved the lighted diorama of the Battle of Waterloo. All of the cases were well marked so you could lead yourself about and find things out without the need for a book or tour guide. There were things that young kids could do too. It certainly makes you think about the realities of war - a lot of periods of history and different wars and artifacts were on display. If you are interested in history (even just a little bit) you will find this an interesting place. We were there at least an hour and a half.
4. The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum
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4.5 based on 278 reviews
One of Winchester's six superb Military Museums telling the story of 250 years of campaigning for peace by The Royal Green Jackets and their former regiments, the 43rd and 52nd (The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry), the 60th (The King's Royal Rifle Corps) and the 95th Rifles (The Rifle Brigade). An outstanding collection of uniforms, weapons, silver, paintings and medals set over two floors. The exhibition on the first floor, entitled 'With the Rifles to Waterloo', opened in 2015 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. The centrepiece of the exhibition is the 25 square metre model of the battle with light and sound commentary. The Museum is situated in Peninsula Square, formerly the barracks and the home of the Rifle Depot. The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum shares the building with The Rifles Regimental Museum.
Reviewed By Pepsmum72
On our day in Winchester, I had to visit the Royal Green Jackets Museum as my Dad was a Marksman in the 60’s. Such a wealth of information about the Rifles throughout time. The Waterloo diorama was amazing. I’d definitely recommend a visit here
5. Winchester’s Military Museums
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
Peninsula Barracks in Winchester is home to six different regimental museums situated just yards from each other on an historic site. The six museums are: The Guardroom Museum, the Museum of the Adjutant-General's Corp The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum The Rifles Collection - Regimental Museum of the Rifles The Museum of the King's Royal Hussars The Gurkha Museum The Royal Hampshire Regimental Museum Each museum offers a unique experience with fascinating stories told through diverse collections of medals, uniforms and military objects. There is also a Visitor Centre and onsite cafe; Copper Joe's.
Reviewed By HikingHistory93
Both the Gurkha and Rifles museums were filled with relevant and compelling information, providing a detailed backstory of two of the British Army’s greatest regiments. The friendly and enthusiastic presentation by the members of staff displayed the effort and care put in to telling both the unit’s and individual stories, whilst providing the greater historical context. Kudos especially for the magnificent table top recreation of the Battle of Waterloo. All in all a great day to be had by those who have a love of military history.
6. The Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum
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4.0 based on 33 reviews
Regimental Museum, displaying and celebrating the history and heritage of Hampshire's County Regiment from its foundation in 1702 until its amalgamation into the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment in 1992.
7. The Museum of the Adjutant General's Corps
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4.0 based on 15 reviews
The Museum of the Adjutant General's Corps focuses on the history of the current Adjutant General's Corps and the six antecedent corps. Through objects, text and dioramas learn about the history of Army pay, education, military lawyers, military policing and prisons, and the contribution of women from the early years of the British Army until the formation of the Adjutant General's Corps in 1992 to present day. The museum regularly updates the exhibitions and has temporary exhibitions for special events and anniversaries.
Reviewed By S3371VWpeterb - Oxford, United Kingdom
Great little cafe amongst the army museums I would recommend Good seating and good service price is reasonable
