Bletchley Park announce VE Day weekend plans

The Bletchley Park Trust will mark 80 years since Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a special weekend of vintage fun, shopping, food and more as part of its 1940s weekend.

The site, which hosted the codebreakers that played a key role in World War 2, will host a variety of events over the weekend of 3rd & 4th May, in the last weekend before VE Day itself is officially marked on 8th May.

Bletchley Park announced that the site will play host to a packed schedule of entertainment throughout the weekend, with live music, dancing, activities for families and demonstrations.

Visitors can Learn how to swing dance and then try out your new steps to boogie to vintage tunes performed by live bands and singers, sing along to popular songs of the era and try their hand at breaking coded messages.

In addition, visitors can browse and buy unique 1940s-inspired treasures, including clothing, accessories, and memorabilia and meet characters from World War Two, both military and civilian, brought to life by reenactors in vintage dress.

As well as these special events, all the regular exhibitions are open as usual for you to explore how the Codebreakers at Bletchley Park played a vital role in securing victory.

Visitors can walk in their footsteps through refurbished original wartime buildings and hear their stories in their own words. They can also explore interactive exhibits to reveal what life was like at Bletchley Park and discover the impact the intelligence produced had on the conflict.

You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy but there are plenty of food and drink options available on site. There will be picnic tables set up like a street party for everyone to join together

Find out more and see the full schedule of activities: https://bletchleypark.org.uk/event/ve-1940s-weekend/