Military Attractions in Winchester
Winchester, once capital of ancient England, has had strong links to the military since Roman times. Peninsula Barracks houses museums of five of the British Army’s famous regiments. The Westgate Museum is housed in one of the remaining medieval fortified gateways.
Westgate Museum
Fortified medieval gateway, in the care of the Winchester Museums Service, with portcullis slot and early gunports. A debtors’ prison for 150 years, with walls covered in prisoners’ graffiti. Children’s quizzes, childsize replica armour, hands-on activities, brass rubbing. Audio introduction. Roof-top views over city.
High Street
Winchester
SO23 8ZB
Winchester’s Military Museums
A collective website for the museums of the King’s Royal Hussars, Gurkha Regiment, The Rifles, The Adjutant General’s Corps and The Royal Hampshire Regiment.
Peninsula Barracks
Romsey Road
Winchester
SO23 8TS