Border and King’s Own Royal Border Regiment Museum
This superb medieval fortress founded in 1092, houses the military barracks of the Border Regiment’s Depot, the Regiment’s home since 1873. The Museum tells the story of Cumbria’s County Infantry Regiment, The Border Regiment, King’s Own Royal Border Regiment and Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment from 1702 to the present; displays, exhibitions, shop, education service and archive.
Venue Details
Address
Alma Block The CastleCarlisle
Cumbria
CA3 8UR
England
Links
Telephone
- 01228 532774
Entry Charges
Adults: £4 Concessions: £3 Children: £2 Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children): £10 Members of English Heritage: Adults: £2.00 Senior/Student: £1.75 Children: £1.00 Serving/ex military: Free (id/membership card will be required)
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Venue Services
- Academic publications and resources available
- Adult lectures and courses held
- Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
- Direct teaching services for schools
- General guide to collections available
- Information point provided
- Member of staff available with responsibility for education
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Pre-booking service for groups
- Primary school education service available
- Public access available to collections information
- Secondary school education service available
- Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
- Touch exhibits
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Venue Facilities
- Baby changing facilities
- Education facilities available
- Mail order service available
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
- Parking for disabled available
- Picnic area
- Research facilities for academics
- Shop
- Toilets for disabled
- Wheelchair access to some public areas
- Wheelchairs available for loan
At a glance
Alma Block The CastleCarlisle
Cumbria
CA3 8UR
England