Bletchley Park

21/10/2026

Last week, more than 200 delegates joined us for the National Intelligence History Conference 2026.

In partnership with GCHQ, the three-day conference explored International Collaboration and Cooperation through talks, research and discussion at the historic home of the World War Two Codebreakers.

Read the full press release here: https://ow.ly/a7wX50ZZCqQ

20/10/2026

Last chance to visit The Age of AI.

Discover the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence before the exhibition closes on 1 November 2026.

19/10/2026

A sneak peek behind the scenes of Christmas at Bletchley Park... ✨

Have you secured your tickets?

19/10/2026

Join us this Halloween and discover all the spooky goings-on at Bletchley Park! 👀

Park Trev & Ros chat to Lily from Bletchley Park to talk about all the spooky goings on at the park this Halloween!

18/10/2026

“My heart leapt!”

Miss Hester Marguerite Sorel-Cameron, later Dick-Lauder, was a Foreign Office Civilian who worked at Bletchley Park from 1941 to 1944.

Initially based in Hut 6, Hester later moved to Hut 8, where she worked to break codes by comparing messages.

“On one particular occasion I remember doing just that and broke it myself!”

Hester recalled the importance of the work, despite its often laborious nature, and how staff were instructed to describe their jobs simply as working for “a branch of the Foreign Office”.

In 1944, Hester left Bletchley Park to become a driver for the Red Cross in Edinburgh.

Read Hester’s full interview from the Bletchley Park Oral History Project here: https://ow.ly/gN3U50ZYoNp

Interview recorded September 2016.

17/10/2026

And that's a wrap on the National Intelligence History Conference 2026.

Over the past three days, we've welcomed leading scholars, researchers and practitioners for thought-provoking talks, fresh perspectives and engaging debate.

A huge thank you to all our speakers and attendees for making this year's conference such a success.

See you in 2028!

16/10/2026

Day 2 of the National Intelligence History Conference 2026 delivered an inspiring programme of talks, research and discussion.

Thank you to our speakers and attendees for being part of it.

15/10/2026

A look back at Day 1 of the National Intelligence History Conference 2026.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an engaging day of discussion, insight and debate.

14/10/2026

Day one of the National Intelligence History Conference is underway at Bletchley Park, with a plenary welcome from Professor Danielle George CBE, Chief Scientific Advisor for National Security at GCHQ.

Over the coming days, NIHC will bring together leading scholars, researchers and practitioners to explore the development, practice and wider historical significance of intelligence.

14/10/2026

Getting ready for the National Intelligence History Conference 2026.