Soldiers of Shropshire Museum (formerly Shropshire Regimental Museum)
About This Museum
People don't just come to the Soldiers of Shropshire Museum for the history; they come to touch it, walking the same stone passages where Norman sentries once kept watch. It’s a deeply personal journey through three centuries of military life, told not in dry dates but through the worn leather of a soldier's pack and the poignant letters sent home. You'll find yourself face-to-face with rows of crimson tunics from the Napoleonic era and heft the weight of a Lee-Enfield rifle, feeling a tangible connection to the individuals who served. The experience is less like visiting a gallery and more like stepping into a shared family attic, if your family had 300 years of regimental pride.
Collection Highlights
Look for the intricate silver from the officers' mess, a stark contrast to the grim reality of a World War I trench display. The collection of uniforms, from the bright redcoats of the 18th century to the khaki battledress of D-Day, powerfully illustrates the evolving face of warfare.
Visitor Information
You'll find it right in Shrewsbury Castle on Castle Street—the museum is part and parcel of the fortress itself. It's a wonderfully immersive way to spend an afternoon, easily combined with exploring the town's charming medieval streets.
Architecture & Building
The collection is dramatically housed within Shrewsbury Castle, a robust Norman fortress whose thick stone walls and defensive earthworks have dominated this bend in the River Severn since the 11th century.
Contact & Location
Address: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1743 358516
Website: Visit Website
