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SUMMARY:Polish Codebreaking Festival Bletchley Park 25th & 26th July
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DESCRIPTION:25th & 26th July, 10:00-17:30, Bletchley Park
Visit the event webpage to Book Tickets: Polish Codebreaking Festival |
Bletchley Park
This summer Bletchley Park and the Polish Cultural Institute together with
the Embassy of the Republic of Poland and the Enigma Centre from Poznan,
invite you to discover a powerful story of ingenuity, collaboration and
determination.
Across one vibrant weekend, explore how early Enigma breakthroughs by
Polish mathematicians and intelligence pioneers helped shape and influence
the codebreaking work at Bletchley Park. Through conversation, music,
creativity and discovery, this festival invites you to explore and
celebrate codebreaking history.
A story that connects nations
Long before Bletchley Park’s large scale codebreaking work started,
Polish cryptologists had already achieved what was deemed impossible;
breaking German military Enigma. This festival shines a light on that
shared history, where ideas, people and ingenuity crossed borders, in the
face of uncertainty.
Uncover these connections for yourself, from hands-on challenges inspired
by early codebreaking techniques to expert insights into the minds behind
the mission of breaking Enigma.
Explore, create and discover
Drop into interactive workshops, meet visiting experts from the Enigma
Cipher Centre in Poland, hear from celebrated authors and see codebreaking
techniques brought to life through demonstrations and storytelling.
Whether you're deciphering a puzzle, crafting your own code, or simply
soaking up the atmosphere, there’s something here for every level of
interest.
Families can dive into creative activities together, while those seeking
deeper insight can enjoy a programme of talks that reveal the human stories
behind the maths.
A festival atmosphere
Throughout the weekend, Bletchley Park will come alive with live music,
performance and the flavours of Poland. Relax on the lawns as music drifts
across the park or gather with others to share in moments of reflection and
celebration.
Find out more and join our evening talk
For those who want to delve deeper, a special evening event will bring
together Dr Marek Grajek and Sir Dermot Turing to explore the Polish
codebreaking story in greater depth, offering fresh perspectives on a
history that still resonates today. For more information go to the separate
event page.
Programme of activities available can be found below.
Delicious traditional Polish food will be served throughout the weekend
from On’On Grill & Pierogi.
Programme
Saturday
MANSION BALLROOMLimited seating available. Attendance is on a first come
first served basis.
MANSION LIBRARYDrop-in
HUT 1Limited spaces available. Attendance is on a first come first served
basis.
HUT 12Drop-in
TENNIS COURTDrop-in
OUTSIDE LAWN 
AUDITORIUMSeparately ticketed event
Sunday
MANSION BALLROOMLimited seating available. Attendance is on a first come
first served basis.
MANSION LIBRARYDrop-in
HUT 1Limited spaces available. Attendance is on a first come first served
basis.
HUT 12Drop-in
TENNIS COURTDrop-in
OUTSIDE LAWN 
Visit the event webpage to Book Tickets:
Polish Codebreaking Festival | Bletchley Park
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