Cheshire Military Museum |
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An interesting, innovative and attractive museum in a Grade I Listed Building on the very edge of the Castle in Chester. It is always developing new ideas to interpret the stories of the men of four famous regiments connected with Cheshire.
'The Cheshire Regiment - raised in 1689 on the Roodee. From The Boyne to Basra, the museum invites the visitor to explore over 300 years of history. Look out for the 1917 gift to the Regiment from its Russian Counterpart, American War links and the officer who fought for the Confederacy.
The Cheshire Yeomanry - 1797 and still in being
today - raised to maintain the Kings Peace in the County. The last horsed regiment in action in World War II.
'The Skins - from a troop raised by Sir Thomas Grosvenor at Chester in 1685 to the 5th Dragoon Guards and the 6th Inniskilling Dragoons - look for Capt Oates of Antarctic fame and Lord Baden Powell in South Africa, founder of Scouting.
'The Carabiniers' - an amalgamation of the 3rd and 6th Dragoon Guards. 'Meet' Surgeon Carlyne of the 6th!
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Opening Times
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(2008 times)
Open all year except 22nd December to 2nd January. 10.00am - 5.00pm (last entry 4.00pm).School parties are welcome, resource packs on request. |
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Admission Charges
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(2008 prices)
Adult £3.00; Concession/Child £2.00.
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Directions
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Nearby Attractions
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Chester Racecourse
(< 1 Mile)*
Tudor Kings and Queens ruled England when horse racing began on The Roodee. There is no more historic racecourse in the land. |
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Chester Cathedral
(< 1 Mile)*
The story of Chester Cathedral can be traced back to the time of the Saxon Minster, which in 907 housed the remains of St Werburgh. |
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Chester Zoo
(3 Miles)*
Chester Zoo is the UK's number one charity zoo! With 7000 animals and over 400 species, Chester Zoo is an exciting, fun day out for all ages. |
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