For nearly 300 years the Hampshire Tigers served King and Country in every major theatre of conflict. In this unique free-entry museum in the centre of Winchester, the story of the county regiment of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight comes to life.
From Georgian and Victorian soldiering, through the First and Second World Wars, and to more recent campaigns in Malaya, Borneo and Northern Ireland, the Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum covers an incredible array of military history.
Explore the service and sacrifice of both World Wars, read individual stories of courage and bravery, and find out about the various Victoria Crosses won by the regiment and held in the museum collection.
Housed in the spiritual home of the Royal Hampshire Regiment – the beautiful Serle’s House built in the 1730s – and surrounded by the Regiment’s well-maintained memorial garden, a visit to the museum provides a quiet space for reflection and remembrance in the bustle of a vibrant city.
The museum has a selection of family activity sheets and trails always available, and provides regular guided talks and tours to a range of groups including schools, Cubs, veterans, and the military, as well as outreach activities off-site.
The museum is open from 10:00-16:30 from Tuesday to Friday, and 10:30-15:00 on Saturdays and Bank Holidays.
