Abbots Tower, Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1NG
The Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland is dedicated to the 350-year history of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (formerly the 5th Regiment of Foot, or the "Fighting Fifth"), a storied regiment whose lineage extends from 1674 to the modern Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. Uniquely housed within the 14th-century Abbot's Tower at Alnwick Castle, the museum provides a captivating, thematic journey through the life of a Fusilier, using an extensive collection of artifacts to tell their stories. Key exhibits include historic uniforms, weapons, medals, and personal memorabilia—including items belonging to the regiment's Victoria Cross heroes—that vividly illustrate their service and sacrifices in global conflicts from the Peninsular War through to modern-day deployments.
