Overview

• Redevelopment of the 8,000 sq metre Kingsway Exchange tunnels will transform the former SOE headquarters into a public spy museum.
• Planning permission was granted this month for the £220m project with construction slated to begin in 2027 and completion in 2028.
• Permanent galleries will feature original military intelligence equipment, documents and a dedicated exhibition on the Special Operations Executive.
• The museum aims to welcome up to 3 million visitors a year and will include what is claimed to be the deepest bar in any major city.
• Consultation documents estimate the attraction could boost local spending by £80m annually, create 40 onsite jobs and offer free school trips.