Covid 19 Update
We have introduced a number of changes to our operating procedures to ensure that you can enjoy your visit as safely as possible. Please take the time to download and read the Visitor Information sheet provided for you before you arrive on site.
There is no booking system in place but please be aware there may be delay in entering the Museum due to restrictions on amounts of visitors we can support in the Museum. There is a clearly marked one-way route around the Museum, in addition there are cleaning stations provided around the site.
Please be patient with our team if you are asked to wait upon arrival before admittance. Visitors are required to provide personal details for track and trace purposes and face masks must be worn inside the main museum building.
Please follow government advice when planning a visit to the Museum. If you or any of your household have any recognised symptoms of Covid-19, please do not visit the Museum.
Opening Hours:
The museum is open from 10am – 3pm* Monday-Sunday including Bank Holidays
A Christmas Closure will take place from December 21st until the first Monday in the New Year.
Please note- There are sometimes occasional closures at the museum. Please check the website or contact the museum before you make your visit.
* Due to the Covid pandemic we have temporarily reduced our closing time.
Address:
The Staffordshire Regiment Museum
DMS Whittington
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS14 9PY
Admission Prices
Adults £5.00
Child 3-16 yrs £4.00 (Children under three are free)
Concessions £4.00
Family ticket £13.00 2 Adults & up to 3 children / concessions
Admission charges may be subject to variation for certain events.
Members of the Staffordshire and Mercian Regimental Association, Serving members of the Mercian Regiment and DMS staff are free (on production of an identity card).
We welcome and encourage Gift Aid donations. Registered charity number 1096944.
Cash, cheques or credit cards are accepted .
Facilities
- Research facilities
- Souvenir Shop
- Picnic area
- Toilets (including disabled)
- Baby Changing
- Wheelchair
- Ample free parking
- Sorry, dogs are not allowed except assistant dogs
Museum Hire
The Museum building and outside exhibits are all available for hire. Please contact the museum for further information.
Group Visits
The Museum welcomes groups and can tailor tours to suit all tastes – from general interest to military enthusiasts – all are bound to be fascinated by what they discover here at Whittington.
Contact: We encourage groups to book in advance as this enables us to ensure your visit is as enjoyable as possible. Whatever your requirements we want to help. Please phone the museum to discuss on 01543 43 43 94.
Free Kids Activity Packs
Click to download
Severe weather guidelines
During the winter season there are occasions when we need to limit, or alter, our opening times to the museum or to some of our outdoor exhibits. If you are contemplating a visit and snow, ice or strong winds are forecast, please feel free to check with us before making the journey. The museum office is staffed until 4pm each day.