Vintage Christmas Grotto: Mission North Pole at Bletchley Park

Visit Father Christmas at Bletchley Park and take part in secret Christmas operations. Enter a world of festive magic and secret Christmas operations at Bletchley Park. Embark on a mission to help Father Christmas in our brand-new North Pole Plotting Room, where Christmas preparations have gone a little off track. Meet characters from the 1940s, enjoy festive craft activities and sit in the audience as the wartime Bletchley Park Drama Society rehearse their new Christmas production, Cinderella – you may even be called on to help out! Vintage Christmas Grotto: Mission North Pole Your Grotto adventure begins with Agent Sparkle, one of Father Christmas' most trusted helpers, who is training a brand-new recruit who’s enthusiastic and eager to help... but has accidentally muddled up the Christmas post, and lost track of Father Christmas' journey plans! Can you help to crack these Christmas conundrums before the big day? During each mission, families will be invited to meet Father Christmas himself. Children will have the opportunity to share their festive wishes and receive a special gift to take home. Filled with vintage charm, interactive fun and plenty of Christmas cheer, this unique experience combines the magic of Father Christmas with the spirit of Bletchley Park's remarkable secret story. Suitable for children of all ages. Advance booking essential. A visit to the Vintage Christmas Grotto is just part of a magical festive day out. Your ticket also includes; • Day entry to Bletchley Park and its exhibitions and historic grounds. • Encounters with 1940s characters bringing intelligence operations to life as they make preparations for the festive season. • The opportunity to watch a special theatrical rehearsal of Cinderella, performed by members of the historic Bletchley Park Drama Society. • Festive activities inspired by the Christmas crafts of the Codebreakers. Tickets £15 (adults and children) plus booking fees, minimum booking of 1 adult and 1 child. Please see below for important ticket information. IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Tickets are £15 per person plus booking fees. • Tickets provide timed entry to the Vintage Christmas Grotto and day access to Bletchley Park. • Bletchley Park's Vintage Christmas Grotto is a separate, ticketed event and, as such, Annual Passes to the museum do not permit entry. • You must arrive at the entrance of the Vintage Christmas Grotto at the start of your chosen time slot. Depending on availability, latecomers may not be permitted. Please note that the location of the Grotto is approximately a 5-minute walk from the main entrance of Bletchley Park. • There is a maximum of three family groups per time slot, with each family group having 5-minutes individual time with Father Christmas. • A maximum of four children and four adults are allowed per family group. • During the booking process, please ensure you complete the form with information about the children attending to help make the experience as magical as possible.