Cumbria's Museum of Military Life

Museum | Carlisle | England | United Kingdom

Military history of the region

The Cumbria's Museum of Military Life in Carlisle is dedicated to the history of the Border Regiment and its successors, who shaped the military tradition of the region for over 300 years. The museum is located in the historic Carlisle Castle, a fortress with over 900 years of history that played a significant role in the wars between England and Scotland.

Visiting historic Carlisle Castle

Collections and Exhibitions

Collections and exhibitions at the museum

The museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts documenting the lives and experiences of the soldiers of the Border Regiment, including:

Research about the Border Regiment

Uniforms and equipment: Insights into the evolution of military gear over the centuries.

Interactive exhibits in military museum

Media and photographs: Documents and images illustrating the daily lives and missions of the soldiers.

Interactive exhibits: Dioramas and audiovisual presentations that bring history to life.

Research and Education

The museum offers research services for families interested in learning more about their ancestors who served in the Border Regiment. There are programs for schools, groups, and clubs, both on-site and through outreach initiatives.

Events and Activities

Regular events take place, including lectures, workshops, and special exhibitions that further delve into the history of the regiment and the region.

Contact details

Web

http://www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org

Phone

+441228532774

Address

The Castle, Alma Block, Castle Way

CA3 8UR Carlisle

Map view

Opening hours

Sunday	10:00 - 16:00
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Tuesday	--
Wednesday	--
Thursday	--
Friday	--
Saturday	10:00 - 16:00

Reviews

117 Reviews

Wessex World

02.02.2025

This museum tells the story in a simple way, making it ideal for a family visit. If it's good enough for Al Murray, it's good enough for me!

win task

15.12.2024

If English members get free entry, why not take advantage of it? This military museum is excellent and definitely worth a visit. It is well laid out with great displays and informative information. Plus, it's conveniently located next to the castle!

Dave Stubbs

11.11.2024

This is an excellent place to visit with lots of interesting things to see and learn from. I highly recommend a visit here 😁

Edward Holwell

29.10.2024

This museum is very interesting, with lots of well-preserved artifacts and fascinating stories.

Brian Jackson

25.10.2024

Although small, this museum is packed with war memorials and fascinating information. It's definitely worth a visit.

Ian Glass

21.09.2024

This excellent museum is well worth the just under £10 admission fee for 2 adults. We opted to visit only the museum and not the castle. It is very well laid out with great displays and informative descriptions.

David Andrew

16.09.2024

The displays are great.

Richard Read

12.09.2024

This is a good regimental museum, but there is a lot of reading required as the interactive exhibits were not working.

Penny Pepperpot

30.08.2024

This is a small museum that is well presented, with helpful staff and a cafe available.

S HP

24.08.2024

This museum has a very interesting collection of military history and artifacts.

felix 123

13.08.2024

There are lots of things to see and plenty of history to explore in this small place. Overall, it's a good and enjoyable experience.

Lord Asb

02.08.2024

This is a great place with much more to see and do than in the castle itself.

Pauline Crane

27.07.2024

This museum is really interesting. I had a relative who was stationed at the castle in the 19th century.

Hello Ness

22.07.2024

This is a small museum about the history of the regiments that were based here at the castle. There are very interesting exhibits to look at, such as those about the Boer Wars and the two World Wars. They also had a temporary exhibition about the 80th anniversary of the battle of Arnhem, which was nice. The museum café was also lovely. Additionally, entry to the museum was included with our visit to the castle, which was a bonus.

Pete / Hel

14.07.2024

This is a great little museum that relates to the history of Cumbria’s County Infantry Regiment, the Border Regiment, the King’s Own Royal Border Regiment, and the local Militia.

Kev „Chatty Kev“ Parr

11.07.2024

This great little museum is located in the grounds of Carlisle castle and is free to visit once you've paid to visit the castle. As English Heritage members, our entry to the castle is free. If you're at the castle and Tony is doing one of his free tours, make sure to join it!

Andrew Holdsworth

10.07.2024

This is an excellent museum about the history of the Borders Regiment.

S (Fetlar13)

18.06.2024

This is a great little museum with lots of exhibitions and displays.

Chris Percy

05.06.2024

This museum was excellent for our 7-year-old who is interested in war history.

James Ridley

01.06.2024

This is a great place to visit and the staff are friendly.