Special Event

Polish Codebreaking Festival

25 - 26 July 2026
9.30-17.00
Included in general admission

Discover how Polish mathematicians’ early Enigma breakthroughs helped shape codebreaking at Bletchley Park.

Discover the fascinating story of how Polish mathematicians and intelligence pioneers achieved early breakthroughs against Enigma, helping to lay the foundations for the codebreaking work at Bletchley Park.

Across a vibrant festival weekend, explore this shared history through expert talks, interactive workshops, live demonstrations and creative activities for all ages. Meet visitors from the Enigma Cipher Centre in Poland, hear from acclaimed authors, tackle hands-on codebreaking challenges and uncover the human stories behind the maths.

Alongside opportunities to learn and discover, enjoy live music, performances and traditional Polish food in a lively festival atmosphere. Admission includes full access to Bletchley Park, with festival activities available at no extra cost.

Presented in partnership with the Polish Cultural Institute, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in London and the Enigma Cipher Centre in Poznań.

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Address

Bletchley Park

The Mansion, Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EB
01908 640404

Opening times

March-October:
9.30am – 5pm

November-February:
9.30am – 4pm

Closed 24 – 26 December

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