Museums · North West England
King's Own Regiment Museum
In or near Lancaster.
King's Own Regiment Museum — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
King's Own Regiment Museum is a museum located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The King's Own Royal Regiment Museum in Lancaster showcases the history of the regiment through a vast collection of photographs, objects, and archives. Visitors can explore the stories of soldiers and significant events from various historical periods, including both World Wars.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The King's Own Regiment Museum is located in North-West England, postcode LA1. This museum showcases the history and heritage of the King's Own Royal Regiment, featuring a collection of military artefacts and exhibitions.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.0490, -2.8017
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Lancaster, unparished area
- Postcode
- LA1 1HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Mo-Tu,Fr-Su 10:30-16:00; We-Th off
- Official site
- www.kingsownmuseum.com
Sources
- osm: node/6820159648 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King's Own Regiment Museum?
- King's Own Regiment Museum is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA1 1HT), in the parish of Lancaster, unparished area.
- What is King's Own Regiment Museum?
- King's Own Regiment Museum — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to King's Own Regiment Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA1 1HT.
- Is King's Own Regiment Museum a protected site?
- Yes — King's Own Regiment Museum is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is King's Own Regiment Museum free to visit?
- Yes, King's Own Regiment Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to King's Own Regiment Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA1 1HT.