Museums · South East England
The Rifleman's Museum
In or near Winchester.
The Rifleman's Museum — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Basher Eyre — 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
- Winchester · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Rifleman's Museum is a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Rifleman's Museum showcases the history and traditions of British rifle regiments, featuring a detailed diorama of the Battle of Waterloo with 30,000 models. Visitors can engage with exhibits, learn about the ethos of riflemen, and participate in various events and activities.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Rifleman's Museum is located in South-East England. It focuses on the history of rifle regiments and their impact on military tactics and warfare. The museum features a collection of uniforms, weapons, and memorabilia, offering insights into the lives of soldiers and the evolution of rifle technology.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The museum brings together the collections of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (which had been at Cowley Barracks); renamed 1st Green Jackets (43rd and 52nd) from 7 November 1958, the King's Royal Rifle Corps (which had been at Peninsula Barracks) and the Rifle Brigade (which had also been at Peninsula Barracks). These regiments went on to form the Green Jackets Brigade in 1958 and the Royal Green Jackets Regiment in 1966. It was opened by the Queen, the regiment's former Colonel in Chief, in December 1989.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.0630, -1.3210
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Winchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- SO23 8GL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Established
- 1989
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Monday – Saturday, 10am–4pm; last entry 3.30pm
- Official site
- rgjmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: The Rifleman's Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Rifleman's Museum?
- The Rifleman's Museum is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO23 8GL), in the parish of Winchester, unparished area.
- What is The Rifleman's Museum?
- The Rifleman's Museum — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Rifleman's Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO23 8GL.
- When was The Rifleman's Museum built?
- Built or established in 1989.
- Is The Rifleman's Museum a protected site?
- Yes — The Rifleman's Museum is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Rifleman's Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO23 8GL.