The Royal Welsh Museum has a collective history of over 300 years through antecedent regiments South Wales Borderers and Monmouthshire Regiment (24th Foot), Welch Regiment (41st/69th Foot), Royal Welch Fusiliers (23rd Foot) and Royal Regiment of Wales. Located in the historic Brecon Barracks Armory (built in 1804), our exhibitions bring the past to life through a variety of objects to tell the story of those who served. Highlights include our World War One and Two displays and the Anglo- Zulu War.
Open annually Monday to Friday 10:00 – 17:00 (last admission 16:30). For seasonal openings at weekends, please consult our website.
Step into history and explore the bravery, sacrifice, and legacy of our regiments. Plan your visit today!
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Mike Vodden
2 months agoA small place ,3 rooms, but full of regimental artifacts. Particularly interested in the Roakes Drift room , as one of the VC recievers lived just down the road from me in Cwmbran. Good disabled access. You can park behind Morrisons check out the town . It's a 10min walk from the centre.
Mark C
7 months agoWe were advised about this museum by a friend and so glad we took the advice to visit. David who was in duty really looked after us and we felt so welcome and encouraged to learn about the rich history of this military unit. We were treated to a movie about their campaign in South Africa and the museum features many Honours and Awards recipients and the explanation of how they earnt their awards. A great way to learn about their military history and ably assisted by the Veterans who have served their country.
Andrew Williams
10 months agoHaving gone to the battlefields of Isandhlwana and the Drift etc it was my dream to complete the tour and visit the museum. Wat an awesome day out. Brecon is a beautiful town and the museum is just great. Friendly staff who were willing to interact with me and the kids had fun too
M C
2 months agoSo although I'd read other reviews, I wasn't quite prepared to see so much detail about the personal sacrifices and the accounts of those family members of the fallen. The exhibits are a very visceral reminder of how tough and brutal it was to be a soldier. The medals on display are also very extremely impressive. A very interesting and fascinating experience. Also, thanks to the serving army officer who kindly took time to speak to us and offer his knowledge about the VC recipients etc. Finally, we didn't need to buy tickets in advance as it was quiet. The family ticket is good value.
Timothy Lee
11 months agoA compact museum packed with information at every turn—it may take less than five minutes to walk through, but over an hour if you take the time to read and absorb the rich detail behind each exhibit. At just £6.50 per adult, and with free roadside parking conveniently available right outside its modest entrance, the Royal Welsh Regimental Museum is a hidden gem for anyone interested in military or World War history.