Name: Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum
Rating: 5.0

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

Custom House, Back Badge Square, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2HE, England

1-99 Years

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The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum tells the story of Gloucestershire soldiers over the last 300 years. Located in a historic building at Gloucester Docks, it showcases military history from 1694 to modern day conflicts. The museum combines historical displays with interactive experiences for visitors of all ages.

Visitors can explore exhibits featuring uniforms, medals, military equipment, personal letters and artefacts including four Victoria Crosses and a rare German WWI antitank rifle. Activities include trying on Army uniforms, experiencing a First World War trench, handling equipment like a Rifleman’s rucksack, and taking part in children’s games and a free quiz. The museum also features changing exhibitions and a Soldiers of the Month display.

Ticket prices are £6.50 for adults, £4.00 for children, £15.00 for families, £5.50 for concessions and £5.00 for serving Armed Forces. Overall, the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum offers an engaging and educational experience through interactive displays and historical collections. With hands-on activities and a wide range of exhibits, it brings military history to life for visitors. It is an ideal place to learn about the stories and experiences of Gloucestershire soldiers across generations.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

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Come and discover the lives of Gloucestershire soldiers from the last 300 years. Try on Army uniforms, look into a First World War trench, learn about medals and how soldiers won them through history with our interactive displays.
Do you know how the Gloucestershire Regiment won the Back Badge? See how the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars survived fighting in the desert?
Have you felt how heavy a Rifleman’s rucksack is? With changing exhibitions and our Soldiers of the Month display, there is always something new to see.
There is plenty for the whole family to do, childrens games, uniforms to try on plus a free quiz. Our story begins in 1694, travels through the Napoleonic Wars, the Age of Empire, Worlds Wars, Korea and right up to modern day conflicts.
The museum collection covers over 300 years of history. It encompasses a diverse array of artefacts, including historical photographs, detailed illustrations, military equipment, uniforms, medals, and personal letters.
Notable items include four Victoria Crosses, a rare German WWI antitank rifle and Mughal armour, complete with helmet and spear. Come and discover the stories of twelve generations of Gloucestershire soldiers.
We also offer a comprehensive online collection. This digital archive contains over 17,000 items, reflecting the rich military heritage of the Gloucestershire Regiment and the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars.
This extensive digital repository provides valuable insights into the experiences and contributions of Gloucestershire’s soldiers across various conflicts.

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Price: Paid

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Adult: £6.50
Child: £4.00
Family: £15.00
Concession: £5.50
Serving Armed Forces: £5.00

Pricing URL: https://soldiersofglos.com/visit-us/

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Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum is housed within a grade II listed historic building, which was built in the early 1840s as the Gloucester Customs House. It is a beautiful building with some very unique spaces hidden inside: some of which are now available to hire.

The Regimental Boardroom – Located on the upper floor of the museum building this room has real character, and is the perfect location for a meeting or function. The Regimental boardroom can accommodate up to 20 people (in a boardroom layout), or 30 people (in a lecture style layout). The Boardroom is now fully accessible as we now have brand new stair lifts connecting the upper floors.
The Museum Building – The venue as a whole is now available for hire outside core museum hours (after 5pm, 7 days a week). Why not hire the entire building for a family party, or perhaps a corporate event, allowing you to invite your guests and enjoy the entire museum to yourselves. The hire of the whole venue includes hire of the Regimental Boardroom, and the option of having a staffed and fully stocked bar, ready for your guests to place their order.

Monday – Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm

Address: Custom House, Back Badge Square, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2HE, England

Post Code: GL1 2HE

Council: Gloucester

County: Gloucestershire

By Car: The museum highly recommends sustainable travel but if visiting by car there are car parks available at Southgate Moorings (GL1 2DB), Castlemeads (GL1 2NH) or Gloucester Quays (GL1 5SH).
By Bus: Stagecoach Service 94 frequently travels between Gloucester and Cheltenham. Alight at the Transport Hub. Stagecoach Service 10 frequently travels between Gloucester and Lower Tuffley, Hucclecote and Brockworth. Alight at the Docks bus stop. Stagecoach Service 63, 64 or 65 travel between Gloucester and Stroud, Stonehouse and Dursley. Alight at St. Michaels Square.
By Train: Direct trains frequently travel between Gloucester and Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham New Street and Bath Spa. Trains from London Paddington can take as little as 1hr 45 mins. Local direct train services also run from Stroud, Stonehouse and Cheltenham.