Bletchey Park
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
About Bletchey Park
Discover Bletchley Park: A Brilliant Day Out for the Whole Family
Step into the extraordinary world of Bletchley Park, the once top-secret home of Britain’s World War Two codebreakers and the birthplace of modern computing. Set in beautiful grounds, Bletchley Park offers an unforgettable family day out, combining inspiring history with hands-on exploration, interactive exhibits within historic buildings and plenty of space to play and relax. Whether you love history, are a curious child, or simply looking for a unique day out, Bletchley Park has something for everyone.
History Comes Alive
During World War Two, Bletchley Park played a vital role in the outcome of World War Two. It was here that a team of brilliant minds, including Alan Turing, worked in complete secrecy to break enemy codes. Their work also helped shape the digital world we live in today.
Families can walk through the actual huts and buildings where codebreakers worked, explore recreated wartime offices, and hear the real stories behind the people who made it happen. Multimedia guides, films, and hands-on exhibits help bring these hidden stories to life in a way that’s exciting and accessible for all ages.
Family Fun for All Ages
Children can take on codebreaking challenges with the Secret Mission booklet (£1), the children’s multimedia guide and plenty of engaging displays bring the stories to life.
During school holidays there are special events to enjoy such as family trails, family guided tours and creative workshops. (See website to check what’s on).
Whether it’s your first visit or a return mission, there’s always something new to see and do, making it a great destination to revisit throughout the year.
Discover the Age of AI
New for 2025 is The Age of AI, a fresh and engaging exhibition that explores how the codebreaking work of Bletchley Park led to the start of artificial intelligence.
Through interactive touchscreens and hands-on exhibits, families can learn how AI is already part of our daily lives and how it is shaping the future. It’s a modern, playful addition to the historic site, perfect for sparking big questions and exciting ideas.
Space to Relax and Explore
Bletchley Park’s stunning grounds offer a breath of fresh air during a visit. The large open spaces are perfect for picnics or opt for refreshments in one of the on-site cafés offering family-friendly meals, drinks, and treats.
Great Value for Families
An admission ticket gives you access to the whole site for the day, including all exhibitions and family activities, with no hidden costs. Even better, your ticket is valid for unlimited free returns for 12 months, so you can come back again and again. It’s ideal for exploring at your own pace or discovering new parts of the site with each visit. Under-12s go free, and great value family tickets are available, helping you enjoy a full day of history, learning, and fun at an affordable price.
Easy to Reach
Located in Milton Keynes, Bletchley Park is easy to get to by car or train. There’s free on-site parking and the train station is just a few minutes’ walk away. The site is fully accessible, with ramps, lifts and accessible toilets. You’ll also find a unique gift shop with books, toys, puzzles, and souvenirs for every age including plenty of pocket-money treats for younger visitors.
Why Families Love Bletchley Park
• Interactive exhibitions with hands-on displays for curious young minds.
• Real-life stories of endurance, teamwork, and clever thinking.
• The Age of AI – exploring how it impacts our lives today and in the future.
• Outdoor space for picnics, walks, and playtime.
• Family-friendly café, gift shop, and great facilities.
• Free returns for a year, with under-12s going free.
From secret wartime codebreaking to future technology, Bletchley Park offers a day out that’s packed with learning and fun for everyone. It’s a place where families can discover the past and imagine the future all in one amazing day.
A unique code-breaking day out for the whole family
Bletchley Park is full of family-friendly adventures that bring history to life. Children can become junior codebreakers as they tackle puzzles from the activity pack, explore interactive exhibits, and follow the kids' multi-media guide designed to spark curiosity. With hands-on displays, engaging challenges, and plenty of space to roam, there's something to capture the imagination of all ages. Have a break in one of the on-site cafés to enjoy lunch or a sweet treat. Whether it's their first visit or a return mission, families will always find something new to discover and the annual pass allows for unlimited return visits. Kids under 12 go free, making this a great value day out.
Home of real-life secrets and wartime stories.
Step into the world of wartime secrets and the brilliant minds which helped change the course of World War Two. At Bletchley Park, families can uncover the real stories behind Britain’s top-secret codebreaking centre, where extraordinary people worked in total secrecy to break enemy codes. Kids are fascinated by the mysterious machines like Enigma and Bombe, the codebreaking huts, and the clever techniques used to break codes without modern day computers, all brought to life through interactive exhibits, recreated rooms in restored buildings, and engaging multimedia guides. It’s a chance to explore the hidden side of history, full of intrigue, discovery, and inspiration.
The Age of AI exhibition - new for 2025
Explore how Bletchley Park helped shape modern Artificial Intelligence and how AI is already shaping our daily lives. Discover the fascinating link between wartime codebreaking and today’s AI. At Bletchley Park, families can learn how the pioneering minds who worked here laid the foundations for modern computing and machine learning. From Alan Turing’s groundbreaking ideas to the earliest computers, this is where the story of AI began. Interactive displays and engaging content help kids (and grown-ups!) understand how AI is at the heart of ground-breaking advances in healthcare, the environment and the creative industries.
See how the future of AI has been imagined in pop culture, and hear experts talk about how they believe AI will develop in years to come. It’s a thought-provoking journey through time, showing how Bletchley Park's past still shapes our future.
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Changing Rooms
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Hire
Opening Times
- Monday, 09:30 - 17:00
- Tuesday, 09:30 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 09:30 - 17:00
- Thursday, 09:30 - 17:00
- Friday, 09:30 - 17:00
- Saturday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Sunday, 09:30 - 17:00
Please note opening hours between November and February are 9.30 - 16.00
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (0-11) : Free
- Adult (0-18+) : £25.50
- Child (12-17) : £17.00
- Babies and Toddlers (0-18+) : £23.00
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 3 - 4 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
We have a range of food and drink options available for you to enjoy in relaxed, family-friendly surroundings. We serve freshly cooked hot meals, sandwiches, snacks, cakes and a range of hot and cold drinks as well as seasonal treats. There is plenty of space to sit and relax in wither Block C Coffe Shop or Hut 4 Café and seasonal treats, such as ice-creams are avaialbe too from our Kiosk.
FAQs
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Toilets
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Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
Bletchley Park Sherwood Drive
Bletchley
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK3 6DS
England
If using Sat-Nav enter Sherwood Drive, Bletchley
Tel: 01908640404
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
BY TRAIN – We are a few minutes walk from Bletchley train station. London Northwestern Railway offers direct services from London Euston (approx 40 minutes), Birmingham New Street and Milton Keynes. Visit the London North Western Railway website to book train tickets or plan a journey via Trainline.
BY BUS – The nearest bus station is Bletchley bus station with inter-urban links to the Milton Keynes area and beyond. To plan a public transport route please visit traveline.
BY BIKE – Many of those working at Bletchley Park during World War Two cycled in for their shift, and you can ride your bike to visit us too. Milton Keynes has a network of cycling routes throughout the city, called the Redways, and Bletchley Park is a part of the network. Visit Get Around MK to help plan your journey. Upon arrival, we have bike racks at the front of the Block C Visitor Centre where you can secure your bike during your visit.
Please note: Bikes are not permitted in the grounds of Bletchley Park.
For more information on getting around Milton Keynes and using sustainable transport options please visit the Get Smarter Travel MK website.
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