Museums & Galleries · Peak District
Duke of Wellington's Regiment Museum
📍 HX3 6ES
Photo: Humphrey Bolton (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Displays on the Duke and the Regiment's history
- Stories of soldiers told in their own words
- Regiment's history from 1702 to 2006
- Shop selling books and items about the Regiment
- Small tearoom for snacks and drinks
This free museum sits within Bankfield Museum in Halifax, telling the story of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment from its formation in 1702 as the 33rd Foot through to becoming part of the Yorkshire Regiment in 2006. Displays cover the Duke's own history alongside the Regiment's, with soldiers' stories told in their own words. It's on the ground floor and fully accessible, with parking nearby, toilets, baby changing, a small tearoom for refreshments, and a shop selling related books and items. Worth noting that parts of the museum may be closed for renovation, so it's best to call ahead. Based in Calderdale, close to Halifax station, it makes an easy addition to a stay in the area, with plenty of nearby accommodation to choose from.
Practical details
- Open
- See Bankfield Museum opening hours
- Parking
- Car park near main entrance, plus additional parking with ramp
- Accessibility
- Ground floor, within a fully accessible museum
- Booking
- Free admission
From the attraction's own website on 13 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Baby Changing
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Parking
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