Outline: Main Components of the excursion
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First stop in Bletchley Park Visit of Bletchley Park National Codes Centre |
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Historic site of secret British codebreaking activities during WW-II and birthplace of the modern computer.
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Guide Tour The guided tour will take about one and a half hours and will cover all the main points of interest around the site and tell the story of how the Enigma and Lorenz codes were broken during WW2. The guides are very knowledgeable so feel free to ask any questions you might have at the end of the tour. Tour include - tour of the wartime buildings, info of the code-breaking activities, visit of Abwehr Enigma machine, Lorenz machine, Bombe Rebuild, Alan Turing statue, the Colossus Rebuild etc There is a fair amount of walking involved and you cover approximately a mile with stops throughout. |
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Short Free time in the Park | |
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Second stop: Guided Tour: Science at Oxford |
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Visit comprises:
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Guide Tour A fascinating tour to hear of the transformation of the study of science at Oxford.A fascinating tour to hear of the transformation of the study of science at Oxford.A fascinating tour to hear of the transformation of the study of science at Oxford. By the 14th century Oxford was famous for the work of Bacon and Grosseteste, for developments in mathematics and astronomy. The 17th century saw Boyle, Hooke and Halley make their respective ground-breaking discoveries. In the 20th century, it was the penicillin scientists under Professor Florey who made the greatest impact. Find out about Oxford’s role at the leading edge of science right up to 21st century |
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| Free time in Oxford |
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Dinner at the Wadham College |
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Dinner will take place at Wadham College. |
