Museums · South East England
The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum
In or near Salisbury.
The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum — a museum in South East England, 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
- Salisbury · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum is a museum located in South East England, 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 Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum is located in Salisbury and showcases a vast collection of military history and heritage. Visitors can explore over 65,000 objects, including war diaries and exhibits related to the history of local regiments.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum is located in South-East England, postcode SP1. This museum focuses on the history of the Berkshire and Wiltshire regiments, showcasing their military heritage and contributions over the years.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0662, -1.7996
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Salisbury
- Postcode
- SP1 2EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Phone
- 01722419419
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- www.thewardrobe.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/261309922 (ODbL)
- fsq: 52ac6fef498e15ecb42b7eed (Apache-2.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum?
- The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP1 2EX), in the parish of Salisbury.
- What is The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum?
- The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum — a museum in South East England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 0.7 km away. The nearest town is Salisbury. Drivers can use postcode SP1 2EX.
- Is The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum a protected site?
- Yes — The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum free to visit?
- Yes, The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP1 2EX.