Army Museums

Royal Signals Museum

Royal Signals Museum

Facilities

YesCoach Parking
YesCar Parking
YesRestaurant/Cafe
YesToilets
YesLecture Room
YesShop

Other: Disabled access. Picnic area.

How to get there:
Approximately 4 miles NW of Blandford Forum on the A350

The collection reflects the history of military communications from the Crimea to the present day with displays on the Great War, the Second World War, Korea, the Falklands and the Gulf War. There is reference to the activities of the Special Operations Executive (SOE), the ATS, Long Range Desert Group and SAS Signals featuring vehicles, motorbikes, uniforms, medals, equipment, memorabilia and trench art. It addresses the history of codes and code breaking. The museum has a variety of excellent interactive displays with competitions and “fun trails” to appeal to the younger visitor. The Corps library and archive are on-site and may be viewed by appointment. Research facilities are available.

Royal Corps of Signals, Royal Signals, Royal Engineers Signal Service, Royal Engineers Telegraphs.

Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm. Weekends(Feb -Oct) and Bank Holidays 10am - 4pm. Closed Christmas and New Year 14 Dec 2010 - 9 Jan 2011

Address:
Royal Signals Museum
Blandford Camp,
Blandford Forum,
DT11 8RH

Tel: 01258 482248

Fax: 01258 482084

Email:
info@royalsignalsmuseum.com

Web:
http://www2.armynet.mod.uk/museums/royalsignals/

Curator:
Director: Mr Nick Kendall-Carpenter MA

Admission charges:
Adult: £7.50
Seniors: £6.50
Groups: By appointment
Children: £5.50 (age 5-16)
School Parties: By appointment

Others:
Family ticket £22