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An exhibition focusing on the consequences of Operation Market and how the memory of the Battle of Arnhem still lives on.

Did you have a family member in the Border Regiment who served at Arnhem?

Why not come to one of our family days  between 11am an 4:00pm on:

Sunday 8th September

Join us for a dedicated family day at the Museum. Each day starts with an introductory talk, an opportunity to visit our temporary exhibition, followed by a showing of Theirs is the Glory. A chance to meet other Arnhem families and share stories. Bring photos and memorabilia with you! Light lunch included.

50 tickets available per day – only five tickets per family permitted.

Click here to but your ticket £2 per ticket For the 8th September

Supported by UKSPF – part of the National Government’s Levelling Up Funding

Tuesday Talk

SOLD OUT! Arnhem – 80 Years On Tuesday 10th September 2024

Illustrated talk by Stuart Eastwood one of the author’s of When Dragons Flew: An Illustrated History of The 1st Battalion The Border Regiment 1939-45
at Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life (in Carlisle Castle)
Doors: 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start

Arnhem Commemoration Day Saturday 14th September

Join the Regimental Association and The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiement for a day of remembrance and reflection.

Thanksgiving Service 2:45pm for 3pm at Carlisle Cathedral and Beating Retreat 5:30pm at Carlisle Castle  Free Tickets available for this event Click Here.

BOOKING IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT: Arnhem Commemorative Dinner Saturday 14th September

A fundraising dinner- all proceeds in aid of the musem.  After a pre-dinner drink and private view of the Museum’s Arnhem 80: The Aftermath and Legacy exhibition, join us for a three course-meal in Burm Block for an Arnhem-themed evening.

Arnhem Lecture Day Saturday 5th October

A unique opportunity a increase your knowledge, or to learn something new. Join us for our,first Museum themed lecture day,
with four talks with an Arnhem theme. Free entrance to the  Museum aad Armhem 80 exhibition. Lunch and refreshments included. Tickets £25

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