Museums · East Midlands
Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment
In or near Leicester.
Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Hallam-Jones — 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
- Leicester · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment is a museum located in england-west-midlands, 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 Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment is dedicated to preserving the history and memorabilia of the Regiment. Visitors can explore six galleries that showcase the lives of those who served, including displays on the World Wars and a reconstruction of a World War One trench.
Place summary
The Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment is located in the West Midlands. It showcases the history and artefacts of the regiment, highlighting its role in various conflicts. The museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the regiment and educating visitors about its contributions.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6318, -1.1389
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE1 5XZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester South
- Phone
- 0116 225 4980
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester — 1 km
- Official site
- royalleicestershireregiment.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12546426569 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment?
- Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE1 5XZ), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- What is Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment?
- Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE1 5XZ.
- How do I get to Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE1 5XZ.