Army Museums

Essex Regiment Museum

Essex Regiment Museum

Facilities

YesCoach Parking
YesCar Parking
YesRestaurant/Cafe
YesToilets
YesLecture Room
YesShop

Other: Facilty for tea, coffee and soft drinks.

How to get there:
SSW of town just off A1016, or buses 152,154,350,351, 42 and 44 from town centre and railway station.

Traces the history of the Regiment from 1741 to the present day. Uniforms, trophies - includes the Salamanca Eagle captured from the French 62nd Regiment - badges, insignia, weapons and regimental memorabilia reflect the worldwide service of the Essex Regiment in the service of the Crown. Access to a comprehensive Family History database is available by appointment, letter or email for a which a donation to The Trustees of the Essex Regiment Museum is appreciated. The museum holds the collection of the Essex Yeomanry and has a Yeomanry Display.

Royal Anglian Regt, 3rd East Anglian Regt, Essex Regt, 44th (or the East Essex) Regt of Foot, 44th Regt of Foot, Colonel Long’s Regt of Foot, 56th (or the West Essex) Regt of Foot, 56th Regt of Foot, Essex Militia, Rifles, Rifle Volunteer and Volunteer units, Essex Yeomanry Cavalry, Essex Artillery Volunteers, Essex and Suffolk Royal Garrison Artillery, Essex(Fortress) Royal Engineers, Essex Local Defence Volunteers, Essex Home Guard. New Museum and Essex Yeomanry Display opened in January 2010.

Opening Hours:
Mon - Sat 1000 - 1700, Sun 1300 - 1600

Address:
Essex Regiment Museum
Oaklands Park,
Moulsham Street,
Chelmsford,
CM2 9AQ

Tel: 01245 605700

Fax: 01245 262428

Email:
pompadour@chelmsford.gov.uk

Web:
www.chelmsford.gov.uk/museums

Curator:
Ian Hook

Admission charges:
Adult: Free
Seniors: Free
Groups: By appointment
Children: Free
School Parties: By appointment

Others:
By appointment