Lancashire Infantry Museum, Preston

Name: Lancashire Infantry Museum
Address: Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 8AA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1772 260584

#26 among attractions in Preston

Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum

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Facts and practical information

The Lancashire Infantry Museum, formerly known as the Queen's Lancashire Regiment Museum, is located at Fulwood Barracks in Preston, Lancashire, England. The museum claims to be "largest Regimental archive and the premier centre for military historical research in the North of England." ()

Established: 1929 (95 years ago)Coordinates: 53°46'44"N, 2°41'10"W

Address

Watling Street RoadGarrisonPreston PR2 8AA United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1772 260584

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Day trips

Lancashire Infantry Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Deepdale, Church of St Walburge, Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa, Museum of Lancashire.

0.5 miS
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1.1 miS
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Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa, Preston
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1.2 miS
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St Peter's Church, Preston
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1 miSW
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Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs, Preston
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1.1 miSW
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St Thomas' Church, Preston
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0.7 miW
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Christ Church, Preston
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1.1 miE
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1.2 miSW
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City Church, Preston
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1.3 miSW
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Emmanuel Church, Preston
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lancashire Infantry Museum open?

Lancashire Infantry Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday closed
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Lancashire Infantry Museum?

Nearby attractions include Fulwood, Preston (9 min walk), Deepdale, Preston (13 min walk), Preston College, Preston (18 min walk), Christ Church, Preston (19 min walk).

How to get to Lancashire Infantry Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lancashire Infantry Museum:

Bus

Withy Trees • Lines: 40, 41 (25 min walk)
St Clares Church • Lines: 40A (26 min walk)