Combined Military Services Museum

The Combined Military Services Museum is a military museum in Maldon showcasing weapons, uniforms, equipment, and artifacts from various historical periods through modern times. The collections span from older to contemporary military items, displaying how military gear and technology have changed.

The museum opened in 2004 inside a former bonded warehouse, after Richard Wooldridge spent years collecting military items. His private collection was eventually converted into a charitable foundation to make it accessible to the public.

The museum displays military training documents and personal items that offer insight into soldiers' lives across different periods. These records and artifacts tell stories of individuals who served in various conflicts.

The museum is easily walkable and offers visitors comfortable conditions with wheelchair accessibility throughout. Parking is available on site, making arrival by car straightforward.

The museum preserves one of the last surviving MK2 Cockle canoes, used during a dangerous World War II operation. It also houses the only publicly displayed TSR2 jet engine in existence.

Location: Maldon

Address: Station Rd, Heybridge, Maldon CM9 4LQ

Opening Hours: Monday-Tuesday off; Wednesday-Sunday 10:30-17:00

Phone: +441621841826

Website: https://cmsm.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.73486,0.68317

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:23