Step into the lively world of the 1940s at Bletchley Park with lots to do for all ages. Enjoy the fabulous and fantastic1940s weekend with coach travel from East Kent.
For a joyful weekend in September, Bletchley Park will be buzzing with music, colour and character, as 1940s Britain springs to life around you. Perfect for families, friends and curious minds of all ages.
There is a packed schedule of entertainment throughout the weekend, with live music, dancing, activities for families and demonstrations.
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 timeless melodies that helped keep spirits lifted during tough times, or tap your toes while sat in a deckchair. Try your hand at breaking coded messages. Browse and buy unique 1940s-inspired treasures, including clothing, accessories, and memorabilia. Meet characters from World War Two, both military and civilian, brought to life by reenactors in vintage dress.
Put in your victory rolls and don your best 1940s attire, or come as you are – everyone welcome! All our exhibitions are open as usual for you to explore how the Codebreakers at Bletchley Park played a vital role during World War Two. Walk in their footsteps through refurbished original wartime buildings and hear their stories in their own words. Explore interactive exhibits to reveal what life was like at Bletchley Park and discover the impact the intelligence produced had on the conflict.
So, dust off your dancing shoes or grab a deck chair and help us celebrate with the whole family. Make it a weekend to remember!
What's Included?
Return coach
Entrance to Bletchley Park (annual pass ticket valid for 12 months)
Coach pick up points
07:00 - Deal (The Strand)
07.30 - Dover (Dover Priory station)
07:50 - Folkestone (The Dug Out (Stripes/Folkestone Invicta Football Club) Cheriton Road)
08:15 - Ashford (Eureka Business/Entertainment Park, at the bus stop at the rear of Pizza Hut)
08:45 - Maidstone, Orida Hotel Maidstone (bus stop), Bearstead Road, Maidstone
11:00 - 11:30 - Arrive at Bletchley Park (depending on traffic)
Depart Bletchely Park at 17:00 for approximate arrival back in Deal for 20:00
Price
CSSC Member: £32.95
Non Member: £40 + £6 non member event fee
Child 12-17 years old: £23.50
Child 8-11 years old: £16
Child under 8: £10
Buying a non-member ticket?
An event fee is applied to each non-member ticket. Why not make use of the linked membership scheme and earn yourself £10 by joining them up to CSSC, they will save the non-member event fee, and purchase the ticket at the discounted members rate. Invite your non-member guests to join CSSC here.
Please note that non-member event fee is non-refundable.
Notes and Restrictions
Booking confirmation is not your ticket to this event.
E-tickets will be emailed to the purchasing email address no later than a week prior to the event.
1 CSSC member priced space per unique CSSC membership.
Available for purchase until 5th September 2026 or until sold out.
Further information
For further information about Bletchley Park, what the site is about, further details of the weekend event, facilities etc please see link for Bletchley Park Website: 1940s Weekend - September | Bletchley Park
Your entrance ticket is an annual ticket which means after the trip you can make a return visit Bletchley Park again throughout the year.
If you have any specific requests, need assistance or have any enquiries please contact the event organiser Sarah Wilson / Andrea Scott via the email further below this page for further information.