HorsePower - The Museum of The Kings Royal Hussars in Winchester

Victorian and 20thC uniforms, paintings, medals, horse, 1914 dugout, photographs, silver, 3 armoured vehicles. The only cavalry museum in Central Southern England telling the story of the mounted soldier both on horse and in tanks.

Opening Times

Opening 2009 1 Jan 2009 - 31 Dec 2009

* Closed for lunch 12:45-13:30

Awards

• Tourism South East Award - Tourism South East Member 2010

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Nearest major road is M3. M3 jct 10 from Basingstoke. A3090 off Romsey Road.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Winchester. From station turn right, walk south on station approach, then upper High Street. At mini roundabout turn right uphill on Romsey Road. Entrance to barracks is first gate on left.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre
• Indoor Attraction
• No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

• All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
• Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop to be fitted during refurbishment.
• Guide Dogs Permitted
• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
• Ramp/Level Access

Parking & Transport

• On site parking
• Parking (free)

Catering

• On-Site cafe/restaurant - Cafe in Winchester Military Museum Visitor Centre at entrance to site 100m from museum. Hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, baguettes. Seatinf for 25.
• Picnic Site

Payment Methods

• Approx length of visit - 01:00
• Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.By appointment if large.
• Max group size - 20
• Min group size - 10

Establishment Features

• Printed Material in Foreign Languages
• Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted
• Guided Tours Available for Groups

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

• French printed material
• German printed material
• Italian printed material