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Welcome To The Loughborough Carillon & War Memorial Museum
Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Present.
The museum is closed until Easter 2026
Although we are closed over the winter season, we still welcome group visits. Any Wednesday to Saturday we can arrange a guided tour with explantions and the stories behind the objects.
If you can’t come to us we can come to you! We offer three talks:
- The story behind Loughborough’s Grand Carillon
- The Zeppelin raid in January 1916
- The story of Songster, Loughborough’s Famous War Horse
The talks are free – just email carillonmuseum@gmail.com for further details or use the Connect With Us section at the bottom of the page.
If you can’t get to the museum why not take a virtual tour on the website? From the Menu go to Museum/Museum Virtual Tour and have a look around!
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Know About the War Memorial and Museum
Welcome to the Loughborough Carillon Tower and War Memorial Museum. Established as a memorial to those who lost their lives in the two world wars, the Carillon Tower is not only a place of remembrance but also a museum preserving local history. Located in the heart of Queen’s Park, the museum showcases a range of artefacts, documents, and exhibits that reflect the impact of the wars on Loughborough and its people. Managed by dedicated volunteers, it offers visitors a unique insight into the town’s heritage and its role in the global conflicts of the 20th century.
Recitals, Exhibits, Educational
Among the various objects and collections the Carillon Museum holds are those listed below. Click each one to see examples of the items that may be on display. Alternatively, the Museum Catalogue holds a complete list of all the items held by the museum and is searchable.
A collection of British medals and some medals awarded by foreign governments to British servicemen.
A collection of cap badges of British army regiments, many of whom no longer exist or are amalgamated.
A collection of fabric badges of British Army formation insignia, known as ‘patch badges’.
Handwritten letters sent from wartime postings abroad. Each letter includes an enlarged copy, a transcription, and contextual information.
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