Winchester's Military Museums

29/05/2026

🗺️Walking the South Downs Way🗺️

Starting from tomorrow our Chair, Miles Wade CBE, will begin his week-long walk of the South Downs Way. In the morning he shall start the first leg of this 100 mile journey, beginning in Eastbourne.

On 6th June we will be welcoming him into Wi******er, where his journey will end here at HorsePower, The Museum of The King's Royal Hussars. If you wish to join us here, or join Miles for any stretch of his journey, please contact the Museum.

You have smashed the initial goal of £1,000, and so Miles has raised his target to £2,500. If you wish to donate to his fundraiser, or find out further information, please visit our website here:- https://horsepowermuseum.co.uk/walking-the-south-downs-way-for-the-kings-royal-hussars-museum/

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

27/05/2026

LEGO® Logistics – the Royal Logistic Corps Museum’s hands-on brick-based spectacular – is back for half-term.

27/05/2026

27/05/2026

What's an object on display that you might not expect to see? 🤔

How about this tiny silver cigarette case, made to look like a sentry box! This belonged to Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Brocklehurst, 10th Hussars, and was a Christmas present from his mother. The front of the box is engraved with his initials, 'H.C.B' and the date 'Xmas 1911'.

This style of box was popularised by the silversmith Sampson Mordan, who created a limited series of sentry box vesta cases (to hold waterproof matches) in 1886/7 for Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. The motif proved so popular that its use expanded, with cigarette cases, ink wells, and even name card holders being made with the image.

Mordan was originally believed to have showcased 12 regiments in his designs, but there are now over 30 regiments recorded across the various different sentry box objects.

The cigarette case is currently on display in the Museum. If you wish to see it for yourself we are open every week, Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm!

22/05/2026

🟡 A New Global History of the Outbreak of the First World War 🟡

On June 18th we are joined by author, television historian and founder of the The Great War Group Alex Churchill as she brings to life her latest co-authored book 'Ring of Fire'.

Book early for this Thursday night talk - tickets include light refreshments.

https://rlcmuseum.com/event/talk-ring-of-fire-a-new-global-history-of-the-outbreak-of-the-first-world-war/

22/05/2026

May Half-Term starts tomorrow at the AGC Museum! ✨

Join us from Saturday 23rd-Saturday 30th May for our May Half-Term arts and crafts. Create your own lion crown, inspired by our mascot, Addy the Lion! 🦁

All crafts & quiz trails are completely free, and visitor entry is too! We are open from 10am-5pm Tuesdays-Fridays, and 10am-3pm on Saturdays. We look forward to seeing you soon!

🔗https://agcmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/

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22/05/2026

✨Half-Term with HorsePower Museum✨

Looking for something to do this half-term? Why not join us at HorsePower Museum and explore over 300 years of cavalry history, spanning seven regiments. With medals, uniforms, paintings, and more on display there is sure to be something for everyone to see.

Dress up like a hussar in our costume area, or get immersed in HorsePower History with our brand new children's activity trails. 🔎

We're open this half-term, Saturday 23rd-Saturday 30th May (closed on Sundays) and ready to welcome you to HorsePower Museum.

Tickets are £5 for over 16s & KRH personnel/veterans go free!

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22/05/2026

This week, we remember the Defence of Calais, also known as the Sie...