The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum
58 The Close
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2EX
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £5.00 per ticket |
| Child (5-16 years) | £3.00 per ticket |
| Child (under 5) | Free |
| Family (1-2 adults, up to 3 children) | £15.00 per ticket |
| Garden only | £2.00 per ticket |
Garden only season ticket £5
Opening Times
| 2025 (1 Feb 2025 - 14 Oct 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
| Sunday | Closed* | |
| Season (1 Apr 2025 - 30 Nov 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
* THE MUSEUM IS NOW CLOSED: From today, the museum is closed to the public whilst the 4 galleries are redeveloped. This project is scheduled for completion in April.
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to changeFacilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted - Museum only
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Morning coffee, light lunches, afternoon teas, for 30 max indoors and 30 max outdoors, when weather permits.
- Picnic Site
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Toilets
- Wedding Venue
Key Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction - with garden
- Max group size - 40
- Min group size - 10
- No Smoking Attraction
Payment Methods
- Can be packages by 3rd parties
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- Visa accepted
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted - pre-booking essential
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Located in Cathedral Close. Nearest major roads to Salisbury are M3; M27; A36 and A303. Follow signs to Salisbury. Park and Ride sites are located on A36 west of Salisbury; A345 near Old Sarum to the north of the city; A30 London Road - also in a northerly direction and the A338 south of Salisbury on the Downton/Ringwood/Bournemouth road.
Public Transport Directions
The nearest station is Salisbury. From the station head towards the city centre then follow signs for Salisbury Cathedral Close. If you travel by bus dismount in the centre of the city and follow signs to the Cathedral Close.
TripAdvisor
- Excellent82
- Very Good40
- Average3
- Poor1
- Terrible3
Recent Reviews:
- Skippy500Royston, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesGreat to visit after the Cathedral
Saturday, 11th March 2023An excellent well curated local museum with extremely friendly staff. A great place to visit after the Cathedral. Gives a more personal account of the Rifles and has a beautiful garden at the back... Read full review - OrianapcHertfordshireA great little museum, a taste of local history.Sunday, 11th June 2023We visited on a short break in Salisbury. The lady at the desk was charming and friendly. The exhibits were interesting and informative with lots to see. The entry fee was excellent value ,£5 - yes... Read full review
- Arthur WWorthing, United KingdomI must return & try their food
Tuesday, 4th July 2023Small cafe & with outside seating, next to the museum in the Cathedral Close. my wife & daughter had drinks, t an outside table before entering the museum. I was not well, so I waited inside the cafe... Read full review
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
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