Polish Codebreaking festival

This summer Bletchley Park and the Polish Cultural Institute 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.

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.

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.

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.