Museums · South West England
Soldiers of Gloucestershire
In or near Gloucester.
Soldiers of Gloucestershire — a museum in england-west-midlands, 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
- Gloucester · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Soldiers of Gloucestershire 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 Soldiers of Gloucestershire is a unique attraction located in former Georgian prisons, offering a variety of experiences including guided tours and paranormal investigations. Visitors can explore the history of the prisons and engage in themed activities.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Soldiers of Gloucestershire is a museum located in the West Midlands. It focuses on the military history of the Gloucestershire Regiment and its successors, showcasing a range of exhibits and memorabilia. The museum provides insights into the lives of soldiers from the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8639, -2.2501
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Gloucester, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL1 2HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
- Phone
- 0330 111 8227
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.gloucester-prison.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/269596620 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Soldiers of Gloucestershire?
- Soldiers of Gloucestershire is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL1 2HE), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
- What is Soldiers of Gloucestershire?
- Soldiers of Gloucestershire — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Soldiers of Gloucestershire?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL1 2HE.
- Is Soldiers of Gloucestershire a protected site?
- Yes — Soldiers of Gloucestershire is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Soldiers of Gloucestershire?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL1 2HE.