The Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland
The museum was founded to perpetuate the history of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers and to show its continuation as part of The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
The museum maintains a collection of uniforms, medals, weapons, paintings and memorabilia relating to the various historical campaigns in which the Regiment has fought.
The museum is also the repository of all archival information that relates to the former Regiment.
The Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland has its roots as far back as 1929 when the depot was at Fenham Barracks in Newcastle upon Tyne. In 1970 the museum was moved to its current location - the Abbot's Tower in Alnwick Castle, Northumberland. The archives are housed in the neighbouring Falconer's Tower.
The history of the Regiment from its origins in 1674 to present day is told through story panels, pictures and relevant artefacts. On the top floor of the museum a documentary-style film runs continuously; the various chapters focus on the Regiment's involvement in campaigns such as the Boer War, Korea, Kenya, Aden and both World Wars. Subtitles have recently been added to this film.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
OPENING TIMES
The museum opens to the public in line with Alnwick Castle, daily from Easter to the end of October.
The castle grounds are open to the public from 10.00 am until 6.00 pm.
The Fusiliers Museum is open from 11.00 am until 5.00 pm.
Entry to the museum is included in the admission charge for the castle.
ACCESS
Due to the age and nature of the building there is limited disabled access. There is a ramp at the entrance to the museum in the Abbot's Tower.
The ground floor has uneven flagstones and may be awkward for wheelchair users and mobility scooters.
Access to the upper floors is only possible via the stone, spiral staircase.
Address :
The Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland
The Abbot's Tower,
Alnwick Castle,
Alnwick,
Northumberland,
NE66 1NG.