Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum — Attraction in Winchester

I had a relative who had served with Isle of Wight Rifles. I knew there was a connection to the Hampshires, but not the details. A gentleman by the name of Colin was very helpful. I came away with a limited amount of info, but it still added to my knowledge. This can now be included into the family history. I used the word limited as 80% of Regimental service records were destroyed by air raids during WW2. So thank you Colin. Due my very tight timetable, I was unable to spend time exploring the museum exhibits. But I will return. If military history is your intrest then this museum is clearly...

My great grandad was in the Royal Hampshire regiment so I thought I’d give this a visit. A small, quaint and unassuming museum but packed full of history. From musket balls to machine guns to medals and much more, the museum tells the tale of the regiment and their extensive history especially over the two world wars. Anyone with interest in military history, anybody whose family served in the regiment or anyone with a spare 30 minutes should check this out. Free entry, can’t go wrong. They deserve every penny in donations though....

A fantastic museum covering the history of the Royal Hampshire Regiment from The Battle of Minden through to amalgamation in 1992. The exhibits on display are fascinating with good interpretation to help the visitor understand the relevance of the object. There are several extremely life-like figures of Hampshire soldiers through the ages. There is so much to see here that each time I return I spot something new. The staff are very welcoming and happy to answer any questions. I would recommend...