Kings Own Royal Border Regimental Museum

(See also Carlisle)

The Regimental Museum is located in Carlisle Castle in what was once the royal apartments, a chapel, and the Great Hall.

In 1872-3 Carlisle was designated as the training depot of the 34^th Cumberland and 55^th Westmorland Regiments, known in 1881 as the Border Regiment. From that time until 1959 when regiments were amalgamated, Carlisle Castle was home to the Border Regiment training depot. After 1959, the training aspect was discontinued, but the Castle is still home to the Regimental Museum.

The museum houses the uniforms, equipment, medals, weapons, silver, and other memorabilia of Cumbria's County Infantry Regiment, the King's Own Royal Border Regiment, and local Militia. There are video presentations.

King's Own Royal Border Regimental Museum Carlisle is located on the A595.

King's Own Royal Border Regimental Museum
Queen Mary's Tower
Carlisle Castle
Carlisle CA3 8UR
Tel. 01228 532774
Fax 01228 545435
Email: korbrmuseum@aol.com

Under the care of English Heritage
Open April-end Sept, 9:30am-6pm daily; Oct from 10am-5pm daily; Nov-end March from 10am-4pm daily.
Shop with souvenirs and printed material.

Photos courtesy of the Museum

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