HorsePower: The Museum of the King's Royal Hussars, Military museum in Peninsula Barracks, Winchester, Great Britain.
HorsePower: The Museum of the King's Royal Hussars is located in Peninsula Barracks and displays military uniforms, medals, weapons, equipment, and armored vehicles in multiple exhibition halls. The collection spans from cavalry equipment to modern tanks across several centuries.
The museum documents the 10th and 11th Royal Hussars regiments, which merged into The King's Royal Hussars in 1992 after centuries of service. Its collections show how these units transformed from mounted cavalry into modern armored forces.
The museum displays life-sized model horses, paintings of generals, and a diorama of the Battle of Balaclava that show how cavalry evolved into today's armored units. These exhibits reflect the importance of mounted soldiers in British military tradition.
A museum shop offers military-related products, and the Copper Joes cafe within Peninsula Barracks serves refreshments to visitors. Check the museum's website for opening hours and any access information before your visit.
The museum holds an extensive archive of original documents and photographs from six different Hussar regiments of the British Army. These records provide detailed insight into individual soldiers' stories and military operations spanning decades.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Winchester Castle
93 m
Royal Green Jackets Museum
77 m
The Gurkha Museum
30 m
Westgate
154 m
Castle Hill Offices County Hall
125 m
Lower Barracks
171 m
St Thomas Church, Winchester
194 m
Museum of the Adjutant General's Corps
101 m
Horse and Rider
186 m
Memorial Of The Plague
182 m
Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum
179 m
Winchester's Military Museums
107 m
Peninsular Barracks Weapons Training Shed
124 m
Winchester Castle great hall
58 m
Peninsular Barracks North Block
14 m
Southgate Hotel
204 m
Peninsular Barracks West Block
74 m
Westgate Hotel
148 m
Peninsula Barracks Green Jackets Headquarters And Museum
71 m
Peninsular Barracks East Block
78 m
Peninsula Barracks Main Entrance Gate Piers, Gates And Flanking Railings And Piers
104 m
Castle Avenue Offices County Hall
98 m
Peninsular Barracks Guardroom
101 m
Peninsula Barracks Gymnasium
55 m
1, Archery Lane
206 m
5-9, Archery Lane
136 m
25, Southgate Street
221 m
27, Southgate Street
222 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes