Bletchley Park
The base for many an unsung heroe of World War Two, Bletchley Park played host to some of the UK's brightest minds which were focused on enemy decrypting codes, most famously the German Enigma machine.
Bletchley Park (or Station X, as it was more cryptically known during the war) was previously a private manor house until it was bought by the head of MI6, Admiral Sir Hugh Sinclair, in 1939. Today, Bletchley Park is a fascinating museum and living testament to the work that occurred during the early 1940s. Just a short distance from Milton Keynes in the small village of Bletchley, the museum makes an easy day trip from London.
An audio guided tour helps you navigate the collection of blocks and buildings set in the 12 acres of grounds. You'll see the actual cryptology machines that were used to decipher the complex code – and hear exciting stories of spies and subterfuge!
Bletchley Park has also developed into a fine war museum in its own right. You can see permanent exhibitions of WWII and Winston Churchill memorabilia. There are period vehicles and model representations of wartime railways, as well as the Projected Picture Trust – a place for cinema lovers to discover historic projection devices. Children can follow the code trail and have fun in the kid's adventure playground. The whole family can enjoy an ice-cream by the beautiful lake.
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| 2012 (01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| 2012 (01/11/2012 - 31/12/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In town/city centre
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (charge)
Catering
- On-Site cafe/restaurant - Hot and cold meals, soups, jacket potatoes, hot and cold drinks, ices. Accommodates 40-50 in Codebreakers, 50 in cafe. Barbecue in summer.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Larger groups by special arrangement.
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 150
- Min group size - 20
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities
- Gay/Lesbian Friendly
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals - Twice a day minimum
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket | £12.00 per ticket |
| Child 12-16 yrs | £6.00 per ticket |
| Over 60's and Students with valid ID | £10.00 per ticket |
| Two adults & 2 children 12 - 16 | £26.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is M1. Southern end of V7 Saxon Street (roundabout just past bus station) turn right into Buckingham Road across 2 mini-roundabouts, right at Church Green Road then 1st right. Free parking available weekends at railway station 400m.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Bletchley. Follow footpath signposted.
