VE Day in 1945 marked peace in Europe, a moment of joy and relief. But at Bletchley Park, the war wasn’t over. While celebrations were brief, the work continued. Codebreakers, like Peggy Munn, a Hollerith punch-card operator, were quickly back at their desks, focused on the fight

🎙️ New Bletchley Park Podcast – June 2025 .‘Dire Straits’ .In this month’s It Happened Here episode, we revisit May 1945, when the Royal Navy launched its final surface action against the Japanese fleet, sinking the cruiser Haguro in the Malacca Strait. Bletchley Park’s

✈️ Look to the skies on this Armed Forces Day (28 June), as a BBMF Avro Lancaster B.1 is scheduled to fly over Bletchley Park at approx. 14:35. To mark the day Bletchley Park if offering free entry for Armed Forces personnel + 3 guests. Please note:.This flypast is not

The final instalment of our YouTube series on Y Stations is now live! 🎥 . This episode takes you behind the scenes of direction finding—the vital process used to pinpoint enemy transmissions during World War Two. Hear veterans’ memories and uncover the incredible story of

Great achievements are rarely solo efforts. Gordon Radley’s wartime diaries reveal new insights into the Colossus story. Discover more in the latest Bletchley Park Podcast with BT & Bletchley experts. 🎧 Listen now on your favourite platform. #WWII #Colossus #Podcast

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Ever thought about volunteering at Bletchley Park? Now’s the perfect time to get involved. Our volunteers play a vital role in bringing Bletchley Park to life, helping us deliver an exceptional experience to thousands of visitors each year. Be part of something truly

This week is National Volunteers' Week. A big thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who generously give their time to support Bletchley Park. You help make it a special and welcoming place for everyone. Pictured are just a few of our volunteers, past and present.

Have you spotted our giant deckchair?.It’s not just for lounging, it’s covered in hidden words! Can you find them all and uncover the final mystery word?.📸 Snap a selfie and share it with us. #CodebreakerChallenge #BletchleyPark

🗓️ What’s on in June at Bletchley Park. 🎭 Outdoor Theatre: Macbeth.Performed by The Duke's Theatre Company – 7 June. 👨‍👧‍👦Father's Day.Including 🕵️ Find the Spy Transmitters with the RSGB - 15 June. 🍴 Eat Street MK at Bletchley Park.Street food & local flavours – 27 June. 🎙️ Talk:

🎙️Out now - a new episode of The Bletchley Park Podcast: "Dollis Hill Days" . Discover the secret wartime work of the Post Office Research Station at Dollis Hill, a key partner in developing codebreaking machines like Colossus and the Bombe. We’re joined by BT archivist

Have you watched part two of our You Tube mini series about Y Stations? In this new video, we dive into the work of the radio intercept operators, the work was incredibly demanding. Operators faced intense pressure, tirelessly capturing enemy messages. In this video, we hear

🎭 Bletchley Park’s Assembly Hall once hosted drama that brought the community together during wartime. We honour that legacy with two outdoor Shakespeare performances this summer:. 🗓 Macbeth – 7 June.🗓 Twelfth Night – 1 Aug. 📸 Behind the Gates, 1941.🎟 Event Type: What’s On

🎧 Part Two is here!. Explore the secret world of radio interception in WWII — from chasing shifting frequencies to decoding Morse by hand. 📺 Watch now: #BletchleyPark #WWIIHistory #YStations #MorseCode #SignalsIntelligence #RadioInterception

RT @LNRailway: 🚆 Today, as part of #CommunityRailWeek, we renamed one of our trains the 'Bletchley Codebreakers'. 🏆 This follows on from a….

🫖 Enjoy a aftenoon tea with a touch of history. Step back into the 1940s with Bletchley Park’s afternoon tea, proudly featured in The Guardian’s Best Museum Cafés of 2025. Served by Benugo, enjoy a selection of sandwiches, indulgent cakes and tea, all presented on vintage

We're honoured to be hosting the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s touring #ForEvermore campaign as part of the #VEDay80 commemorations. Join us onsite for a special two-day pop-up installation, where you can learn more about VE and VJ Day, discover powerful personal stories,

Join one of our free guided tours led by expert volunteers, or dive into the stories at your own pace with our multimedia guide, included with admission. Discover the people, places, and secrets that shaped Bletchley Park. #BletchleyPark #GuidedTours #MultimediaGuide

The work didn’t end with VE Day. After the victory in Europe, Bletchley Park didn’t simply switch off the lights. Staff remained on site. Offices were slowly cleared, hut histories were written, and final reports that were once top secret were not declassified until the early

VE Day didn’t mark the end of the war. On 8 May 1945, Europe celebrated peace. But the war continued in the Pacific, and so did the work at Bletchley Park. British Codebreakers had been cracking Japanese codes since the 1920s. In fact, decrypted Japanese diplomatic messages