Museums & Galleries · Wiltshire
The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum
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Photo: Basher Eyre (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Over 65,000 objects in the collection
- Three brand-new permanent galleries plus temporary exhibition space
- Search through regimental war diaries and ancestor research
- Historic Wardrobe building with over 800 years of history
- Large garden with views of the River Avon for hire
The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum is housed in The Wardrobe, a historic building in Salisbury's Cathedral Close with over 800 years of history. The museum tells the story of soldiers from Berkshire and Wiltshire regiments from the 18th century to today, with three new permanent galleries, over 65,000 objects in its collection, and war diaries you can search for ancestor research. It suits visitors with an interest in military and local history, and the site also has a garden overlooking the River Avon, available for events. It's open Monday to Saturday, 10am–5pm, including Bank Holidays, with entry by donation. Based in Salisbury, it's just 0.4 miles from Salisbury station, 0.2 miles from the River Avon at Queen Elizabeth Gardens beach, and within 5 miles of 24 bookable places to stay on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Monday to Saturday, 10am–5pm, including Bank Holidays
- Booking
- Entry is by donation
- Best for
- Those interested in military history and regimental heritage
From the attraction's own website on 27 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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The Red Lion Hotel
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The Merchant's House Hotel
✓ Family-run hotel in the heart of historic Salisbury city centre
🏖️ 0.45 miles from River Avon at Queen Elizabeth Gardens
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Riverside Hotel
✓ Set in grounds leading down to the River Nadder
🏖️ 0.53 miles from River Avon at Queen Elizabeth Gardens
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