Visit to Bletchley Park and Afternoon Tea for Two

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Take a trip to the fascinating Bletchley Park for an insight into the once top-secret home of the World War Two Codebreakers with a refreshing afternoon tea for two included. See where some of the smartest minds around like Alan Turing, Gordon Welchman and Bill Tutte helped turn the tide of war and discover the extraordinary achievements of the men and women who worked at Bletchley Park. A place of exceptional historical importance, Bletchley Park is also a birthplace of modern information technology and has helped shape life as we know it today. Highlights of a visit include the restored codebreaking huts, with their WW2 interiors faithfully recreated and hands-on displays in the blocks where the masterminds from the Government Code and Cypher School cracked enemy codes. Explore the beautiful grounds and historic buildings with an interactive multimedia guide and enjoy the atmospheric soundscapes, galleries and exhibitions.

Your pre-booked afternoon tea will be served in the Mansion Tea Room, with light finger sandwiches, dainty cakes and cream scones along with your choice of tea or coffee for some traditional British refreshment.

What's Included?

• Entry for two to the once top-secret codebreaking HQ at Bletchley Park
• See inside the famous huts, blocks and Mansion
• Wander through fascinating exhibitions and displays, experiencing the sights and sounds of life in the 1940s
• Enjoy an afternoon tea for two served in the Mansion Tea Room
• Experience gift pack
• Cancellation indemnity

What happens on the day?

On arrival at Bletchley Park youll begin in the Visitor Centre, handing over your tickets at Admissions and then on to the introductory exhibition before heading out to explore the park at your leisure.

There are a number of huts open to the public as well as the Mansion, the Museum in Block B with examples of Enigma machines, a Lorenz machine and a rebuild of the Bombe machine, a 1 hour guided tour and on-site exhibitions are all included as part of your experience.

Between 12.00 and 15.30 you can enjoy an afternoon tea in the Mansion Tea Room, served with your choice of tea or coffee.

Validity

Your voucher is valid for 9 months from the date of issue

Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date

Participant guidelines

• Under 18s must be accompanied
• Under 12s go free
• The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary 

Availability

The experience is available on selected weekends throughout the year. Exclusions will apply.

Please note - there is little availability before September 2018

Summer Opening Times: 1 March to 31 October, from 09.30 to 17.00 (last admission 16.00)

Winter Opening Times: 1 November to 28 February, from 09.30 to 16.00 (last admission 15.00)

Due to high demand, we recommend you book at least 12 weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.

Please allow a full day (subject to opening times).

What about insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

How it works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and well send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

Locations

Buckinghamshire - Milton Keynes

Please Note: If you're purchasing a NEW Experience you will be entitled to the validity stated within this description. If/when you are within 3 months of the voucher expiry date and there are still restrictions in place, Virgin Experience Days are offering free extensions to allow the customer to use at a later date. They are reviewing this regularly in line with Government advice and updates.