Museums · South East England
Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum
In or near Hever.
Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — 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
- Hever · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum showcases the history of the Kent Yeomanry and its associated regiments from their formation in 1794 through various conflicts, including the Boer War and both World Wars. Visitors can explore interactive displays, military artifacts, and reconstructions of historical military environments.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum is located in South-East England. This museum focuses on the history and heritage of the Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry, showcasing military artefacts and memorabilia. It serves as a resource for understanding the role of this unit in British military history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1848, 0.1111
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Hever
- Postcode
- TN8 7NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tonbridge
- Nearest railway station
- Hever — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.ksymuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1355021107 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum?
- Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN8 7NH), in the parish of Hever.
- What is Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum?
- Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Hever, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN8 7NH.
- Is Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Hever, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN8 7NH.