Come down to HorsePower Museum at Peninsula Barracks, Winchester, to explore how The Hussars have been portrayed in pop culture across their 300 year history!
A special exhibition developed for Heritage Open Days - The Hussars and Popular Culture is a temporary exhibition exploring the portrayal of The King's Royal Hussars and their antecedent regiments throughout 300 years of history. From political cartoons of the regency period, to toys of the modern day, come and learn how the depictions of The Hussars have evolved since 1715.
Event Times
Friday 6 September: 10:00am-12:45pm and 1:15-4:00pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Saturday 7 September: 12:00-4:00pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Monday 9 September: 10:00am-12:45pm and 1:15-4:00pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Tuesday 10 September: 10:00am-12:45pm and 1:15-4:00pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Wednesday 11 September: 10:00am-12:45pm and 1:15-4:00pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Thursday 12 September: 10:00am-12:45pm and 1:15-4:00pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Friday 13 September: 10:00am-12:45pm and 1:15-4:00pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Saturday 14 September: 12:00-4:00pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Booking Information
Pre-booking: Not required.
Address & Directions
Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8TP
How to get to us: Winchester Train Station - 15 minute walk via St. Paul's Hill Winchester Bus Station - 15 minute walk via High St. South Winchester Park & Ride - 20 minutes by bus (every 15 minutes) Westgate Stop East Winchester Park & Ride - 20 minutes by bus (every 15 minutes) Westgate Stop.
Additional Information
30 max per session. 1 hour.
The cafe is closed on Mondays.
We are not open on Sundays. We also close for lunch 12:45-1:15pm.
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