The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum

17/10/2026

Your weekend history fix awaits!

Step into the history of Berkshire and Wiltshire’s infantry regiments this weekend and discover the stories, traditions and experiences of soldiers who served their country.

From museum trails and interactive displays to fascinating artefacts to the stories of sacrifice, there's plenty to discover as we remember the people behind the history.

📅 Open Saturday and Sunday
🕙 Opening hours: 10am – 5pm
🎟️ Entry by donation!

14/10/2026

Halloween at The Wardrobe- Spooktacular fun all half term long! 👻🎃

Looking for something frightfully fun to do this October half term? We’ve got you covered!

Pumpkin Carving- 29th & 30th October 🎃
Get creative and carve your very own creepy masterpiece to take home! Whether you go for spooky, silly or seriously scary, come along and make a pumpkin to be proud of! 👻
🕙 Sessions at 10am & 2pm
🎟️ £5 per person
Book online via our website: https://www.thewardrobe.org.uk/whats-on/pumpkin-carving-wardrobe

Late Night Spooktacular- Friday 30th October! 👻
Step inside The Wardrobe after hours… If you dare! Join us for a special Halloween evening and explore the museum late into the night. Come dressed in you spookiest Halloween fancy dress and you might just win a prize!
🕙 Open 10am–8pm
🎟️ Entry by donation

🧪 PLUS, DON'T MISS…
Witches' Potion Trail – 22nd–31st October 🔎
Potion Making & Crafts – Wednesday 28th October 🧙‍♀️

Make this October half term one to remember – if you dare! 🕸️🖤

12/10/2026

Grey skies, rain, and that Monday feeling? Don’t worry, we’ve got something to brighten your day…

The museum is open for another week!

Why battle the miserable weather when you could step inside and warm up with some fascinating history? Explore incredible collections, discover amazing stories, and find out more about the brave men and women behind our regimental history.

We’re open 10am-5pm (last entry 4:15pm) and entry is by donation!

09/10/2026

🎃 Halloween is coming to The Wardrobe! 👻

Get ready for a spooky October half term at The Wardrobe! From potion-making and pumpkin carving to a mysterious trail and a Late Night Spooktacular, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.

Witches Potion Trail🧙‍♀️
Thursday 22 - Saturday 31 October | 10am–5pm
Available all throughout the October Half Term, search the museum for mysterious ingredients hidden throughout the galleries, make your potion and be in with a chance to win a prize!

Potion Making & Crafts🧪
Wednesday 28 October | 10am–5pm
Whip up your very own magical witches’ potion in this fun, fizzing family activity! We'll also have plenty of other crafts and Halloween-themed activities to keep the kids happy.
🎟️ £2 per person | Drop in!

Pumpkin Carving🎃
Thursday 29 & Friday 30 October | 10am & 2pm sessions
Create your own spooky pumpkin masterpiece to take home! 🎃 We’ll provide the pumpkin, carving tools and everything you need to get creative – and we’ll even take care of the mess afterwards! This is an undercover outdoor activity, so wrap up and dress appropriately for the weather.
🎟️ £5 per person | Booking required – book online: https://www.thewardrobe.org.uk/whats-on/pumpkin-carving-wardrobe

Late Night Spooktacular👻
Friday 30 October | 10am–8pm
As darkness falls, step inside The Wardrobe after hours… if you dare! Come dressed in your creepiest Halloween fancy dress and explore the museum as it transforms into a spooky, eerie and suitably unsettling place after dark. Keep your wits about you – and you could even win a goodie bag for the best costume! 🎃
🎟️ Entry by donation.

Which spooky activity will you be joining us for?

03/10/2026

Did you know we're open on Sundays?

Looking for something fun to do with the family?

Come along to The Wardrobe and make Sunday a day of exploring and discovering. Whether you're a military history nut or just want to enjoy our fabulous Grade II listed house and walled garden, we've got you covered!

We've even got museum and garden trails to keep the little ones busy! 🔎

🕙 Open 10am–5pm
🎟️ Last entry 4:15pm

So, leave the Sunday sofa behind and bring the whole family along for an adventure!

02/10/2026

Get hands-on with historic weaponry!

Join us here at The Wardrobe on Wednesday 7th October for an interactive evening talk with armourer Ian Perry, and handle weaponry from the last 300 years.

Listen and discover how infantry soldiering has transformed from 1700 to the present day through six iconic fi****ms, from early muskets to modern automatic ri**es. This immersive talk explores how advances in weapon technology reshaped battlefield tactics, influenced military strategy, and even changed the uniforms and day-to-day experiences of British soldiers on campaign.

This hands-on session will allow you to handle and learn more about the weapons that shaped the British Army!

Tickets are £12 and include a complimentary drink on arrival. Grab your ticket now via our website:

Discover how infantry soldiering has transformed from 1700 to the present day through six iconic fi****ms, from early muskets to modern automatic ri**es. This engaging talk explores how advances in weapon technology reshaped battlefield tactics, influenced military strategy, and even changed the uni...

30/09/2026

Good morning from the Salisbury & District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Festival 2026!

Our chairman, Nigel Walker and assistant curator, Ross Keel are manning the museum’s stand and ready to talk all things Wardrobe-related!

Come and visit us in Stand 13 and try on one of our jackets (as modelled by Nigel!), or come and take a look at our handling collection.

Find out more about the museum and garden, our venue hire options and educational visits- we’re here at Salisbury City Hall until 17:00.

29/09/2026

🎃👻 Pumpkins, carving & a little bit of spooky fun! 👻🎃

Looking for a fun half-term Halloween activity? Come and get creative with us at The Wardrobe!

Join us for a spook-tacular Pumpkin Carving session and let the little ones unleash their creativity as they turn an ordinary pumpkin into their very own Halloween masterpiece. You make the mess- we'll clean it up!🧡🎃

📅 Thursday 29 & Friday 30 October
⏰ Sessions at 10am & 2pm
📍The Ri**es Berkshire & Wiltshire Museum, The Wardrobe, 58 The Close, Salisbury

Perfect for a fun family day out, and you can soak up a little history while you're here too! 🏛️

🎃 Spaces are limited, so book your session and get ready to get your carve on

👉 Find all the details and book your place: https://www.thewardrobe.org.uk/whats-on/pumpkin-carving-wardrobe

28/09/2026

Happy World Tourism Day! 🌍🏛️

As it's World Tourism Day, why not check out your local military museum?

Visit the home of Berkshire and Wiltshire's county regiments today and discover over 275 years of history.

We're open from 10am-5pm (last entry 4:15pm), and entry is by donation!

22/09/2026

Honey at The Wardrobe!

Did you know that we sell honey at the museum?

Our museum assistant, Alistair, has been keeping bees at The Wardrobe since 2020. His hive contains Carpathian bees, a dark breed usually better suited to damp weather.

The bees live at the end of the museum's walled garden, and Alistair harvests the honey from the frames before extracting, spinning and filtering it. This is then finally taken away to be poured into sterilised jars.

Alistair's 'Riverside Honey' is available to purchase in the museum shop for £8. But hurry, it is only available to purchase in person from the museum shop (not available online for shipping) while stock lasts.