Museums & Galleries · Hampshire
The Rifles Museum
📍 SO23 8GL
Photo: Sandy B (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Waterloo diorama with 30,000 models of soldiers and horses
- Five-minute audio-visual presentation on the Battle of Waterloo
- Handle a Baker Rifle and try on historic uniforms
- Temporary exhibition on The Green Jackets parachute club
- Evening talks on battles and historical figures
The Rifleman's Museum in Winchester tells the story of rifle regiments through displays including a Waterloo diorama containing 30,000 models of soldiers and horses, brought to life with a five-minute audio-visual presentation. You can handle a Baker Rifle, peer into a WW1 trench, and try on historic uniforms, with evening talks and temporary exhibitions adding further depth. It suits families, history enthusiasts, and curious visitors, with step-free toilet access and stair lifts to the upper floor, plus guide dog facilities. The museum sits in Peninsula Barracks, close to Winchester's other military museums, with the train station just 0.3 miles away. There are 15 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it an easy addition to a short stay in Winchester.
Practical details
- Open
- Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm, last entry 3.30pm; closed Sundays
- Parking
- Limited free on-site parking with a permit from the front desk
- Dogs
- Guide and assistance dogs welcome, with water available on request
- Accessibility
- Upper floor reached by two stair lifts; accessible toilet with step-free access
- Best for
- Families and history enthusiasts, with guides for younger visitors
From the attraction's own website on 21 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ WiFi
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to The Rifles Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Winchester 0.3 miles
- Shawford 2.8 miles
- Chandlers Ford 6.1 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page