The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment

We specialise in dismounted close combat, always ready to deploy at anytime, anywhere in the world to counter threats to our national security.

• Experts in dismounted close combat

• Providing stabilisation, aid and assistance overseas

• Peacekeeping

• Home defence

• Able to work in complex terrains and climates

• Globally deployable at short notice

Recent deployments have included Denmark, Italy, Nigeria, South Sudan, Kenya, Lithuania, the Baltics, Poland, the Balkans and Georgia.

• Operation Shader - training Iraqi and Kurdish security forces in Iraq
• Operation Trenton - Force Protection for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

Regimental Headquarters

We are based in Fulwood Barracks, Preston, which has a long association with the Regiment. Fulwood Barracks has, throughout its history, been the main focus of military activity in Lancashire, and has often had wider regional responsibilities. Today it houses the Army's regional headquarters and is the main focus of military activity in the North West.

• 1st Battalion

  Weeton Barracks, Preston

• 3 Ranger

  Elizabeth Barracks, Pirbright Camp, Woking GU24 0DT

• 4th Battalion

  Kimberley Barracks, Deepdale Road, Preston, PR1 6PR