The Military Intelligence Museum, Building 200, Chicksands, Shefford, Bedfordshire SG17 5PR

Details

Accessibility

"The museum is located on a secure military site. You will be met on arrival at the camp gate and guided to the museum.

 To find out more about how to reach us click here.

​Whilst there is no designated disabled parking, there is plenty of parking available close to the museum building with space around your vehicle. 

There are two steps up to the museum entrance. There is also a wheelchair ramp on the side of the building. This is not suitable for large powered wheelchairs.

The museum is arranged over a single floor so there are no internal stairs to negotiate.

There is seating provided in every gallery and fold out stools can be provided for visitors to use.

The museum has a portable hearing induction loop system. Please let staff know if you would like to use it at any point during your visit.

We have put together a visual guide to help you prepare for your visit. 

 Click here to download visual guide."

Brief description

https://www.militaryintelligencemuseum.org/virtual-tour

https://www.militaryintelligencemuseum.org/about

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"The Military Intelligence Museum displays key elements of the history of British Military Intelligence, from the Boer War to the current day."

Address

The Military Intelligence Museum, Building 200, Chicksands, Shefford, Bedfordshire SG17 5PR

Email

For Visits:

visits-intelligencemuseum@outlook.com

For Research Enquiries:

mi-enquiries@outlook.com

​For all other enquiries:

mi-museum@outlook.com

Phone

01462 814643

Website

https://www.militaryintelligencemuseum.org/visit-us

Directions

Military Intelligence Museum
Chicksands
Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5PR  (Sat Nav Post Code SG17 5QB)

"You can access the camp gate from a turn off on the A600. There is no entry via Ampthill Road.

You can use the post code SG17 5QB for the Rowney Warren forest in your Sat Nav to get you to the correct side. Follow the road ahead, through the forest, and you will reach the camp gate."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

"The museum will be closed from 29th November 2025 and will reopen on 3rd March 2026. Visits are by appointment only, between 10am and 4pm, Tuesday to Friday."

Transport

"Take the 9A or 9B bus (Hitchin-Bedford). Get off at the Chicksands Turn bus stop. You will then have a short walk down to the entrance of the camp.

Bedford station and Hitchin station are the closest railway links with taxi ranks. It is then approximately a 20 minute drive to the museum."

Amenities

Close by is Costcutter

Chicksands

Jtig

SG17 5PR