Soldiers in Silloth — Local services in Silloth-on-Solway

My childhood comprised of Hornby Trains and Toy Soldiers - life was so simple in the 60s! This exhibition took me right back there. On the day we went The Battle of Waterloo was being re-enacted & Napoleon was well on his way to winning (NOT!) The whole exhibition has been lovingly constructed by someone who understands the childhood delights of such toys. I peered into each case with such longing that my wife, in the end, had to drag me out BUT we will be back! Wish this had been in Cumbria when our boys were growing up - I could have explained my own childhood more simply Anyway I now have a grandson who has a treat in store. This is an essential port of call (appropriate way of describing Silloth!!) for any self respecting dad or granddad. Check it out. You...

A small but excellent museum. With an emphasis on TOY soldiers not ‘models soldiers’ this modest building houses a lovely extensive collection, full of colour, history, interest and nostalgia. The presentation is straightforward but the important things; lighting, arrangements and information are all well executed.

Even an opportunity to buy vintage toy soldiers for a couple of pounds as a momento, splendid! Which I did - see...

Took my two sons and nephew. They had a great time. A range of different displays and the owner happy to answer a barrage of questions! Great fun on the challenge to spot / find / count 15 things in the museum. I would...