Bletchley Park weekend for Enigma by Robert Harris
Reading "Enigma" by Robert Harris will deeply enrich our visit to Bletchley Park, offering us a vivid lens through which to explore this historically significant site. Bletchley Park, the once top-secret home of the World War Two Codebreakers, will come to life as we recognise the remarkable achievements of individuals like Alan Turing, Gordon Welchman, and Bill Tutte, whose efforts were crucial in altering the course of the war.
"Enigma" is a best-selling, award-winning historical novel that was also made into a film, that tells the story of the Enigma codebreakers at Bletchley Park during World War II.
We will all stay at the beautiful Woughton House Hotel, very close to Bletchley Park, for our weekend soaking up the atmosphere of Bletchley with fellow book-lovers.
ITINERARY
Friday 27th November 2026
After arriving at our hotel and having time to check in, we will all meet in the hotel restaurant in the evening for something to eat and to get to know one another. These first evenings are a lovely chance to meet everyone and enjoy a relaxed evening getting to know our fellow book lovers. It is always interesting to hear what everyone is reading.
Saturday 28th November 2026
After breakfast, we will visit Bletchley Park itself, a place of exceptional historical importance and the birthplace of modern information technology. Highlights include restored codebreaking huts with WW2 interiors, hands-on displays in the GC&CS blocks, interactive multimedia guides, beautiful grounds, historic buildings, atmospheric soundscapes, galleries, and exhibitions that showcase the legacy of wartime codebreakers.The day concludes with our book discussion over an evening meal.
Sunday - 29th November 2026
One final breakfast together before checking out and then a free day to explore more of the surrounding area. You have the option to return to Bletchley again as well if you wish. Accommodation
I have booked rooms at the Woughton House Hotel, which includes breakfast on both days. The hotel, in the attractive village of Woughton-on-the-Green, is a former Georgian manor house, and its architecture and design reflect the style of that period.
THE COST
Included in the cost of the trip:-
Everything from a normal Books in Places trip, but with accommodation included!
- 2 nights accommodation with en-suite at the Woughton House Hotel in your own room.
- Breakfast included Saturday & Sunday
- Entry into Bletchley Park
- Evening meal with wine
- A book club discussion while we enjoy our evening meal.
Not included are any meals and drinks not listed above.