St George's Barracks, North Luffenham
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| St George's Barracks | |
|---|---|
| North Luffenham | |
 Gate Guardian Military ambulance, St George's Barracks | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Barracks |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator |  British Army |
| Location | |
  St George's Barracks Location within Rutland | |
| Coordinates | 52°37′56″N 00°36′38″W / 52.63222°N 0.61056°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1998 |
| In use | 1998-Present |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | 1 Military Working Dog Regiment |
St George's Barracks is a British Army installation near to the village of North Luffenham in Rutland, England. It is set to close in 2026.
The barracks was established on the site of the former RAF North Luffenham airfield in 1998. It became the home of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers in 1999,[1] of the King's Own Royal Border Regiment in 2003[2] and of the 16th Regiment Royal Artillery in 2007.[3] In April 2013, 16th Regiment Royal Artillery received the Freedom of Oakham while based at the barracks.[4] In July 2014, 16th Regiment Royal Artillery moved to Baker Barracks, Thorney Island.[5]
In late 2014, 2 Medical Regiment, Royal Army Medical Corps and 1 Military Working Dogs Regiment, Royal Army Veterinary Corps moved into St George's Barracks.[6]
2 Medical Regiment was disbanded in 2018 at St George's Barracks, leaving the 1st Military Working Dog Regiment as the sole occupants.[7]