wmm big open day 2025

Step into History at Winchester’s Military Museums' Big Open Day!
📅 Saturday 20th September |📍 Peninsula Barracks | 🎟️ FREE Entry | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun for Everyone

Get ready for a fantastic day out as Winchester's Military Museums throw open their doors for an unforgettable, completely free open day!

Explore all six museums and discover the incredible stories of courage, sacrifice, and adventure with free entry all day (10am - 4pm). Plus, you can do more than look at history –  you can live it! We’ve got a jam-packed day of live entertainment and hands-on fun for the whole family:

• Meet regimental re-enactors and see history come to life
• Get creative with crafts and interactive exhibits
• Tuck into delicious treats from local food and drink stalls
• Pick up books, gifts, and memorabilia

Whether you're a history buff, curious explorer, or just looking for a fun-filled day with the kids – there's something for everyone.
Don’t miss this lively celebration of heritage and community in the heart of Winchester!

confirmed activities & events

Keep an eye out - we're updating this page to add more confirmed activities, events, stalls and attendees regularly!

Royal Hampshire Regiment
Re-enactors

95th Rifles Re-enactors

Meet Jason Salkey, Rifleman Harris from 'Sharpe'

Free Model Making & Painting Session with The Rifleman's Museum

Stall - Sausage & Bacon Rolls Cooked on the RLC Museum's Soyer Stove

AGC Corps Engagement Team

Stall - Secondhand and Used Books

Uniform Dressing Up & Photo Opportunities with The Rifleman's Museum

Face Painting

Stall - Amerley's Coffee Horsebox

Veterans Range - try out military rifles & pistols

Hands-on Medal Sessions with HorsePower

Taskmaster Challenge with the Gurkha Museum

Shooting Gallery with the Gurkha Museum

Stall - Militaria & Miniatures