The Staffordshire Regiment Museum
ENTRY
from £5.50
WHERE
Lichfield
What it’s like
A regimental history museum in Lichfield with free parking and picnic space, open daily with last entry at 3pm.
This one is for military history rather than hands-on play, so it suits kids who already like a good story about medals, uniforms and old regiments over ones after buttons to press. The Staffordshire Regiment Museum and Mercian Regiment Archive covers that ground properly, and there's a picnic area outside if you want to break the visit up rather than push through in one go.
It's open every day, 10 till 4, with last admission at 3pm. Entry is £8.50 for adults and £5.50 for kids aged 3 to 16, or £30 for a family ticket covering two adults and up to four children, which works out sensible if there's more than one child in tow. If you pay UK tax, the Gift Aid option gets you free re-entry for a year, handy if you fancy a second look at the archive bits you rushed past first time.
Parking's free and there's a dog-friendly policy too. Baby change and accessible toilets are on site. One thing to flag: the museum does close occasionally for private hire, and if snow or strong winds are forecast in winter they may alter hours.
If you're after research rather than just a wander round, that side needs booking ahead by email, it isn't a walk-in thing like the main galleries.
Facilities
Need to know
- Last entry
- 3pm
- Worth knowing
- Gift Aid entrance fee for 12-month free re-entry if UK taxpayer
- The museum can close for private hire on occasion, so a visit isn't guaranteed every single day
- Gift Aid your entrance fee if you're a UK taxpayer and get free re-entry for 12 months
- Group visits are welcomed and tours can be tailored, but booking ahead is encouraged
- Dogs are allowed if you're bringing the family pet along
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£8.50 for adults, £5.50 for children aged 3 to 16, or £30 for a family ticket covering two adults and up to four kids.
Do we need to book?
No booking needed for a general visit, you can just turn up. Research archive access is by appointment only, booked by email.
What are the opening hours?
10am to 4pm every day of the week, including bank holidays, with last admission at 3pm.
Is there parking?
Yes, and it's free.
Can we bring a picnic?
There's a picnic area on site if you want to eat there rather than head off to find food.
What happens in bad weather?
In winter the museum sometimes limits or changes opening times if snow, ice or strong winds are forecast, so it's best to check before setting off on a rough day.
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