Cheshire Military Museum
Cheshire Military Museum
4.5
Thursday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The Cheshire Military Museum, in Chester, tells the story of the Cheshire Soldiers from the 17th Century right through to the present day. Follow the exploits of the Regiments of Cheshire and their travels across the world during many great battles. Learn about the wars they fought, experience life in the trenches for a World War One soldier, and immerse yourself in the history of the soldiers. The museum also houses the Archive of the Cheshire Regiment. For all enquiries relating to people who have served with the Cheshire Regiment click here.
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- AndyBIlfracombe, United Kingdom28 contributionsGreat museumExcellent museum telling the story of a proud county regiment through the ages. Particularly magnificent medal collection including several VC’s and of particular note the Scinde campaign section under that remarkable General Sir Charles James Napier and the WW1 and WW2 period inc a pen used during the surrender of the Japanese forces. Well worth a visit and to put several hours aside.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 28 October 2023
- JanChester, United Kingdom57 contributionsHighly recommended. Make sure you go here during your visit to ChesterA highly enjoyable visit to Cheshire Military Museum by a group from Chester Business Club on 8/11/23. Friendly informative staff. Very interesting artefacts on display. I particularly enjoyed walking through time: a well organised collection that lead me from the creation of the Cheshire Military regiment, through the wars, through The Troubles, to present day. There’s lots to see here - give yourself plenty of time to browse through these poignant moments in history brought to life in this display. A very special museum in Chester - highly recommended for all ages. I’ll definitely be going again soon with my family.Visited November 2023Travelled on businessWritten 10 November 2023
- G W5 contributionsDelightful museum!What a delightful museum. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, ensuring a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The displays are fantastic, with so much great information and artefacts. Also lots of things to keep children interested. Exceptional value for money.Visited February 2024Travelled soloWritten 9 February 2024
- Lynn MillsLiverpool, United Kingdom1,307 contributionsA GemA great museum, with a warm welcome from the staff. What a great history collection. I loved the medals and the death pennies. From the early days of the Cheshire Regiment, right up to the present day. Wander outside as there is more to see. Toilet facilities and a small gift shop. We paid £3 entrance fee, it was well worth it.Visited August 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 17 August 2024
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Checkmate55
Wolverhampton, UK76 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Well worth a visit if you are in Chester. A fascinating history of the Cheshire Regiment and the many campaigns around the world in which it took part. Lots of military medals on display including the Victoria Cross along with many stories of bravery sacrifice and heart wrenching letters from both sides of war. You leave the museum with a sense of pride at the many sacrifices made by the Men and Women of the Cheshire Regiment so we can continue to enjoy the freedoms we take for granted today.
Written 1 February 2020
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Fabio S
11 contributions
Jun 2022
If you are really interested in the military or military history, this museum is highly recommendable. You will learn a lot about the military in the 17th century, during the World Wars and up to modern times. You will get to learn about the stories and the lifes of the soldiers.
Written 19 June 2022
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Chester, UK57 contributions
Nov 2023 • Business
A highly enjoyable visit to Cheshire Military Museum by a group from Chester Business Club on 8/11/23. Friendly informative staff. Very interesting artefacts on display. I particularly enjoyed walking through time: a well organised collection that lead me from the creation of the Cheshire Military regiment, through the wars, through The Troubles, to present day.
There’s lots to see here - give yourself plenty of time to browse through these poignant moments in history brought to life in this display.
A very special museum in Chester - highly recommended for all ages. I’ll definitely be going again soon with my family.
There’s lots to see here - give yourself plenty of time to browse through these poignant moments in history brought to life in this display.
A very special museum in Chester - highly recommended for all ages. I’ll definitely be going again soon with my family.
Written 11 November 2023
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davidwilliambarnes
Blackpool, UK1,542 contributions
Jun 2023
What a lovely visit to the colourful Military Museum at Chester. We did get some concessions with being OAPs and having young grandchildren. The staff were very informative captivating our youngsters with all sorts of stories. Well worth the visit and we all enjoyed the experience.
Written 12 June 2023
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Susan G
Flint, UK30 contributions
Jan 2020
Two ladies on a mission we visited the Musuem not sure if it was our thing, how wrong can you be, we had a thoroughly enjoyable visit. I was interest in attending as a family member served with the 8th Btn in the First World War and lost his life in Basra in 1917. So many wonderful exhbits to see, the medals and letters were amazing and pulled at the heart strings. Travelling through the centuries of the Chehire regiment we found so many interesting things. Loved the interactive sections and the dugout. We spent 2 hours there and will definitely visit again. The gifts for sale were also responably priced. The staff were extremely helpful and informative. Came home with a ration book and a World War one Cookbook and a much better understanding of our brave soldiers. Will be bringing other family members to visit.
Written 3 February 2020
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Tom B
42 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
Really impressive military museum focusing on Cheshire and the Cheshire regiment but also the wider British Army. Huge array of medals and memorabilia including 2 Victoria cross medals. Lots of recent/last 10/20 years exhibits which you don’t always see, very Interesting.
Written 5 September 2021
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juliesmiff2018
Derbyshire, UK125 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Visited the museum whilst in Chester. I am not massively interested in military history but I still found it a very informative place. Very reasonably priced at £4, less for concessions. Staff very friendly & welcoming. We were there approx 1 hour & had a good look round in that time. Well worth a visit in my opinion.
Written 19 November 2022
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G W
5 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
What a delightful museum. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, ensuring a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The displays are fantastic, with so much great information and artefacts. Also lots of things to keep children interested. Exceptional value for money.
Written 9 February 2024
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Sally P
21 contributions
May 2021
excellent museum. very clean and well laid out. very pleasant and informative staff. really interesting displays with plenty of information about them. well worth the small entrance fee.
Written 29 May 2021
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Lynn Mills
Liverpool, UK1,307 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
A great museum, with a warm welcome from the staff. What a great history collection. I loved the medals and the death pennies. From the early days of the Cheshire Regiment, right up to the present day. Wander outside as there is more to see.
Toilet facilities and a small gift shop. We paid £3 entrance fee, it was well worth it.
Toilet facilities and a small gift shop. We paid £3 entrance fee, it was well worth it.
Written 17 August 2024
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Can therapy dogs come in?? X
Written 19 July 2018
Sorry, have just seen this - they've never had any problems letting my dog in, so I'd say they'd be happy to have your dog look round
Written 30 September 2018
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