Museums · North West England
Cumbria's Museum of Military Life
In or near Carlisle.
Cumbria's Museum of Military Life — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cumbria's Museum of Military Life is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Cumbria's Museum of Military Life showcases over 300 years of military history, focusing on the Border Regiment and the King’s Own Royal Border Regiment. Visitors can explore a diverse collection of uniforms, medals, weapons, and personal stories through interactive exhibits and detailed displays.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cumbria's Museum of Military Life is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode CA3. It focuses on the military history of Cumbria and the role of local regiments. The museum features exhibits that highlight significant events and contributions from the region's armed forces.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8976, -2.9419
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Cumberland, unparished area
- Postcode
- CA3 8UR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Phone
- 01228 532774
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 1 km
- Official site
- www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org
Sources
- osm: way/205001520 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cumbria's Museum of Military Life?
- Cumbria's Museum of Military Life is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA3 8UR), in the parish of Cumberland, unparished area.
- What is Cumbria's Museum of Military Life?
- Cumbria's Museum of Military Life — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cumbria's Museum of Military Life?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA3 8UR.
- Is Cumbria's Museum of Military Life a protected site?
- Yes — Cumbria's Museum of Military Life is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Cumbria's Museum of Military Life?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA3 8UR.