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Discover Military History at Staffordshire Regiment Museum
The Staffordshire Regiment Museum offers a comprehensive exploration of military history spanning over 300 years. Established to preserve the legacy of the Staffordshire Regiment and its antecedent units, the museum houses over 10,000 artefacts, including the UK's only outdoor interactive World War I trench system. Our dedicated team provides educational programmes for schools, colleges, and educators, aligning with KS1 to KS3 curricula through hands-on workshops and guided tours. The museum supports historical research into the 38th, 64th, 80th, and 98th Regiments of Foot, as well as the South and North Staffordshire Regiments. Volunteers play a vital role in our daily operations, offering guided tours and assisting with visitor engagement.We host special events throughout the year, including discovery days and private hires of our unique facilities. Our research team responds to military history enquiries, providing access to archives for a donation. The museum's location in Lichfield, Staffordshire, serves as a hub for local and international visitors interested in military heritage. We maintain extensive collections, including Victoria Cross memorabilia and regimental mascots, while offering picnic areas, accessible facilities, and ample free parking. Our commitment to preserving military history is supported by the Friends of the Museum charity.
Services
Outdoor Exhibits
Educational Visits
Research Enquiries
Group Tours
Museum Hire
Gift Shop
Picnic Area
Toilets
Parking
Volunteer Opportunities
Highlights and features
- We offer the UK's only outdoor interactive WWI trench experience
- Our educational programmes align with KS1-KS3 history curricula
- We provide access to military research archives with expert support
- Our volunteer guides deliver authentic historical interpretations
- We host unique regimental artefacts including Victoria Cross memorabilia
Services
Educational Visits
Our museum provides curriculum-linked educational experiences for KS1 to KS3 students. We offer interactive workshops, guided tours of our WWI trenches, and hands-on handling of historical artefacts. Our programmes focus on World War I and II history with local military connections.
Research Enquiries
We assist with military history research into the Staffordshire Regiment and its antecedent units. Our services cover soldier records, regimental history, and medal entitlements. Researchers access our archives by appointment with prior donation.
Outdoor Exhibits
The UK's only interactive WWI trench system forms our main outdoor exhibit. Visitors explore recreated trench environments alongside military vehicles and equipment displays. The site includes a WW2 'Smart Street' and outdoor picnic areas.
Group Tours
We accommodate group visits with tailored tours for military enthusiasts and general audiences. Groups receive guided access to all exhibits including special arrangements for large parties. Booking in advance ensures optimal visitor experience.
Volunteering
Volunteers contribute to all museum operations including visitor, education programmes, and archive management. Opportunities exist for reception duties, research assistance, and exhibit maintenance. Our volunteer programme operates year-round with flexible commitments.
Questions
What are the museum's opening hours?
We are open daily from 10:00 to 16:00, with last admission at 15:00.
Are there educational programmes for schools?
Yes, we offer KS1-KS3 curriculum-linked workshops with hands-on historical experiences.
Can I research family military history?
Our research team assists with enquiries about soldiers from the Staffordshire Regiment and antecedent units.
Is the museum accessible for disabled visitors?
We provide accessible toilets, wheelchair access to most areas, and baby changing facilities.
Do you have parking facilities?
Yes, we offer ample free parking for cars and coaches at our Lichfield site.
Can I hire the museum for events?
Our venue and exhibits are available for private hires - contact the Museum Director for details.
Reviews (5)
Hannah Carter
Oct 27, 2021
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We went as a school. The staff at the museum were wonderful, funny and very informative. Our children gained lots of authentic knowledge from Life in the Trenches.
Ares The Husky Boy
Aug 15, 2021
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Fantastic place, worth visit, very welcome staff, helpful, knowledgeable, beautiful part of history. Family ticket only 13
James Taylor
Jul 20, 2021
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Amazing day out for all the family young and old. You can make it last a good half a day even with very young and almost a teenager both was still amused for the whole visit there. The staff were great the internet was down so couldn't take payment when we arrived and didn't turn us away like a lot of places would we managed to pay before leaving the museum whilst we were there before we had payed not knowing if we could pay the staff still treated us amazing they spoke with my two children gave lots of answers to questions about the museum. They made a special effort too fetch some old guns from
Gareth Rees
Jul 15, 2021
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A great morning out with the kids they enjoyed looking through the old uniforms and weapons in the main museum building but they really enjoyed the interactive sections outside, especially the trenches where they could experience what it was like for soldiers in WW1 and the air raid shelter with the simulated air raid. The themed play area was also a big hit, it was nice to see something other than the standard play equipment
Christopher Addison
Jun 22, 2021
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The museum tells the story of the soldiers of the Staffordshire Regiment and its predecessors.
Visited on Armd Forces Day and thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Staff were really friendly and knowledgeable could not fault it. Thank you loved it.
Visited on Armd Forces Day and thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Staff were really friendly and knowledgeable could not fault it. Thank you loved it.
