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Discover the fascinating history of the Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiments.  Visit the galleries and see our unique collection telling the stories of those who served their Monarch and country.  Themes include The Peninsular War, Crimean War, Boer War, First and Second World Wars and events since 1945 including Afghanistan.  Tea rooms next door at The Rifleman’s Table, serving delicious home cooked food, lunches and cream teas in the summer.

We are also available for venue hire, ideal for weddings, meetings and events.  We are located in the serene setting of Cathedral Close and in a Grade II listed building with an attractive riverside garden and open countryside views. 

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket 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

2022 (1 Feb 2022 - 30 Nov 2022)
DayTimes
Monday10:0017:00*
Tuesday10:0017:00*
Wednesday10:0017:00*
Thursday10:0017:00*
Friday10:0017:00*
Saturday10:0017:00*
SundayClosed*

* December-January Museum Closed.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Facilities

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

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Map & Directions

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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.

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    • JMJMJMJMJMJMJMJM
      Chelmsford, United Kingdom
      Nice little find
      4 of 5 stars
      Friday, 25th February 2022
      A bargain entry price and a nice little museum. The man on reception was very friendly and very knowledgeable. Definitely worth a visit. Read full review
    • 768edwardm
      St. Helier, United Kingdom
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      Fine Specialist Museum
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      Saturday, 9th April 2022
      Excellent small specialist museum. Many interesting exhibits beautifully displayed. Knowledge able and engaging members of staff. Tony on the till very welcoming. I am biased because I am a Friend of... Read full review
    • stigg33
      Tadworth, United Kingdom
      Well worth a visit.
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 1st May 2022
      An absolute must for anyone interested in the evolution of the rifle in wars. Great exhibition with loads of facts and history, well laid out and staff were very helpful. Read full review
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