📅 Saturday 13th September
🎟️ Adult: £45〣 Child: £40
📍Droitwich / Worcester / Malvern / Upton-Upon-Severn / Tewkesbury
Things to Do:
The Codebreakers’ Huts: Step inside the famous huts where codebreakers, including Alan Turing, cracked the German Enigma code during WWII. These historic buildings showcase the intense work and ingenuity behind the scenes of the war effort.
Enigma Machines and Exhibits: Discover original Enigma machines and other cipher equipment, with detailed exhibits explaining how they were used and eventually deciphered. Interactive displays let you try your hand at basic codebreaking.
The Mansion: Explore the beautiful Victorian mansion, which served as the headquarters of Bletchley Park. Its grand architecture and period rooms offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those who worked there.
The National Radio Centre: Learn about the role of radio and telecommunications during the war at the National Radio Centre. Exhibits detail the evolution of radio technology and its vital role in intelligence work.
The Story of Alan Turing: Dive into the life and legacy of Alan Turing, a key figure at Bletchley Park. Learn about his groundbreaking work in mathematics and computer science, and the impact of his work on modern technology
Spare Time Suggestions:
Visit the on-site café for refreshments, browse the gift shop for books and unique WWII memorabilia, or take a quiet stroll around the lake and landscaped grounds. You could also explore the Bletchley Park app’s self-guided tours for a deeper dive into the site’s history
Timetable:
07:35- Depart: TEWKESBURY (The Crescent)
07:50- Depart: UPTON-UPON-SERVEN (Hanley Road Car Park)
08:05- Depart: MALVERN (Barnards Geen Bus Stop)
08:10- Depart: MALVERN (Splash Leisure Car Park)
08:15- Depart: MALVERN (Malvern link Outside Coop)
08:30- Depart: WORCESTER (Norton Road Bus Stop)
08:40- Depart: WORCESTER (Croft Road Car Park)
08:45- Depart: WORCESTER (Ouside Northwick Arms Pub)
09:00- Depart: DROITWICH (Ombersley Street East Bus stop)
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11:00- Arrive: BLETCHLEY PARK
17:00- Depart: BLETCHLEY PARK
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19:00- Return: DROITWICH (Ombersley Street East Bus stop)
19:15- Return: WORCESTER (Ouside Northwick Arms Pub)
19:20- Return: WORCESTER (Croft Road Car Park)
19:30- Return: WORCESTER (Norton Road Bus Stop)
19:45- Return: MALVERN (Malvern link Outside Coop)
19:50- Return: MALVERN (Splash Leisure Car Park)
19:55 - Return: MALVERN (Barnards Geen Bus Stop)
20:10- Return: UPTON-UPON-SERVEN (Hanley Road Car Park)
20:25- Return: TEWKESBURY (The Crescent)
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