Museum of the Royal Dragoon Guards and the Prince of Wales’s Own Regiment of Yorkshire

The Royal Dragoon Guards can trace its ancestry back to 1685, as it was formed by the amalgamation of four of the senior cavalry regiments in the British Army. It recruits mainly in Yorkshire Cheshire and Northern Ireland and its Battle Honours emblazoned on its Standards embody the history of the British Army over 300 years. The Prince of Wales’s Own Regiment of Yorkshire was also raised, as two Battalions of Infantry in 1685 and were amalgamated in 1958 to their present title.

The Museum is well laid out in spacious surroundings and tells the story of the present day and former regiments from the late 17th century. Displays include uniforms, prints, paintings, weapons Regimental Colours and Standards, all housed in well lit, clearly labelled show cases. There is a small gift shop which sells books, ties and a good selection of regimental regalia and memorabilia. There are facilities for disabled access.

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Address

3A Tower Street
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 9SB
England

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Telephone

  • Museum Attendant - 01904 662790
  • Curator PWO - 01904 662790
  • Curator RDG - 01904 642036

Entry Charges

Adults: £4.00 each. Children (ages 5-15 yrs): £2.00 each. One child enters free with every fee-paying adult; e.g. a party of two adults, with three children, will pay £4.00 for each adult and child, plus £2.00 for one further child. No child will be admitted to the Museum without an accompanying adult. Students: £2.00 each, on provision of valid student ID card, N. U. S. card or similar. Concessions (aged 60 or over): £2.00 each. Prices for Adults, Children, Students and concessions are all reduced by 50% when purchased with a Hidden Secrets Card. Serving British Service personnel enter free of charge. Guided tours are available, by appointment only, for groups of up to 30. These are charged at up to £70.00.

 
  • Opening Hours

    The Museum is open from Monday to Saturday and is closed on Sundays.

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  • Venue Services
    • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
    • General guide to collections available
    • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
    • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Venue Facilities
    • Shop
    • Study facilities
    • Toilets for disabled
    • Wheelchair access to all public areas

At a glance

3A Tower Street
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 9SB
England

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