Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life is located right in the heart of Carlisle within the grounds of historic Carlisle Castle. As one of Carlisle’s newer visitor attractions, it is rapidly gaining popularity with tourists and locals, as it tells the 300 year story of Cumbria’s County Infantry Regiment and the history of its soldiers past and present. Militalia has always fascinated people, and this museum offers a brilliant insight into military history. The museum has moved to larger premises in 2014, into the Outer Ward of Carlisle Castle. This has meant a bigger space and better access which is great news for visitors new and old. The increased exhibition space has now allowed vehicles to be displayed, in addition to an already impressive range of uniforms, medals, weapons and silver. Kids will be kept entertained by interactive displays and dioramas. Make sure you don’t miss the enthralling First World War art exhibition, as well as the interactive trail (aimed at young people but interesting for all ages). The museum boasts impressive links with current Cumbria regiments and the local community, encouraging input and sharing stories of outstanding loyalty, courage and service. In addition, they offer help and information to those looking to trace or research a soldier who served in any of the Cumbria Regiments. Dealing with hundreds of enquiries a year, the museum can provide copies of medal index cards, service records, regimental histories and even sometimes War Diaries. Their knowledgeable research assistants are always happy to help and can advise on documents available and even on making sense of the more obscure items. Add to this a tiny but well stocked shop, including a range of world war related publications, reproduction newspapers, collectibles and souvenirs, plus a cafe with pretty decent coffee for a museum, and you’ll get lost in here for hours.
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Address:
Alma Block, The Castle
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA3 8UR
Telephone:
01228 532774
Website:
www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org
We found the museum to be very interesting, it’s not a big building but there is an awful lot to be found within. Recommended for a visit.
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Andrew D -
05-04-2021
