Experience the sights, sounds, and spirit of the 1940s at Bletchley Park's 1940s Weekend!
There is a packed schedule of entertainment throughout the weekend, featuring live music, dancing, family-friendly activities, and demonstrations.
- Learn how to swing dance and then try out your new steps to boogie to vintage tunes performed by live bands and singers.
- Sing along to timeless melodies that helped keep spirits lifted during tough times.
- Try your hand at breaking coded messages.
- Browse and buy unique 1940s-inspired treasures, including clothing, accessories, and memorabilia.
- Meet characters from World War Two, both military and civilian, brought to life by reenactors in vintage dress.
- Come as you are, or put in your victory rolls and don your best 1940s' attire – everyone welcome!
All exhibitions are open as usual for you to explore how the Codebreakers at Bletchley Park played a vital role in WW2. Walk in their footsteps through refurbished original wartime buildings and hear their stories in their own words. Explore interactive exhibits to reveal what life was like at Bletchley Park and discover the impact the intelligence produced had on the conflict.
So, dust off your dancing shoes or grab a deck chair. Make it a weekend to remember for the whole family!
We are sure you will have a fabulous time at Bletchley Park's 1940s weekend.
| Season (27 Sept 2025) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 09:30 | - 17:00 |
| Season (28 Sept 2025) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Sunday | 09:30 | - 17:00 |
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