Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum, Gloucester

Name: Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum
Address: 31 Commercial Rd, Gloucester, GL1 2HE, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1452 522682

#14 among attractions in Gloucester

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Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum, Gloucester

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The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum is located within the historic docks in the city of Gloucester. The museum tells the story of two regiments of the British Army, the Gloucestershire Regiment, including its antecedents the 28th Regiment of Foot and the 61st Regiment of Foot, and the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars, both of which recruited heavily from Gloucestershire and Bristol. ()

Established: 1926 (98 years ago)Coordinates: 51°51'50"N, 2°15'0"W

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31 Commercial RdGloucester GL1 2HE United Kingdom

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+44 1452 522682

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Nearby attractions include: Gloucester Cathedral, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Kings Walk Shopping Centre, Kingsholm Stadium.

~1490 ftNE
Medieval architecture and Edward II's tomb
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~1050 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Eastgate Shopping Centre, Gloucester
6 min walk • The Eastgate Shopping Centre is a two-story indoor shopping centre in Gloucester, England. It opened its portico entrance on 3 July 1973.
~1640 ftE
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Kings Walk Shopping Centre, Gloucester
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0.6 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Rugby, Sport venue
Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester
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~1670 ftSW
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Gloucester Waterways Museum, Gloucester
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~1070 ftNE
Tower
St Michael's Tower, Gloucester
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~1200 ftSW
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Llanthony Road Bridge, Gloucester
6 min walk • Llanthony Road Bridge is a bridge over the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal in the Gloucester Docks and High Orchard area. It is the third bridge on the site.
~1200 ftN
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~340 ftE
Monastery, Historical place, Event space
Blackfriars, Gloucester
2 min walk • Blackfriars, Gloucester, England, founded about 1239, is one of the most complete surviving Dominican black friaries in England. Now owned by English Heritage and restored in 1960, it is currently leased to Gloucester City Council and used for weddings, concerts, exhibitions, guided tours, filming, educational events and private hires.
~1250 ftE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum of Gloucester, Gloucester
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum open?

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum?

Nearby attractions include Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester (2 min walk), Blackfriars, Gloucester (2 min walk), St Kyneburgh's Chapel, Gloucester (2 min walk), Southgate Street, Gloucester (3 min walk).

How to get to Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum:

Train

Gloucester (14 min walk)