BLETCHLEY PARK OFFERS FREE ADMISSION TO THE RESIDENTS OF MILTON KEYNES

From Thursday 10  to Sunday 13 September2009, Bletchley Park will be admitting the residents of Milton Keynes free of charge (with proof of address).  The initiative is part of the National Heritage Open Days scheme, which enables local communities to experience their heritage free of charge.  Around one million people throughout Britain are expected to visit thousands of properties of every style, period and function, all of which will be opening their doors for free.  With 90 per cent of the population living within 30 minutes of a Heritage Open Days event, more and more people will be able to learn about and celebrate their local areas.

Simon Greenish, director of Bletchley Park Trust said, “It’s wonderful to be able to give something back to the community, which is doing so much to help us to restore this historic venue.”

Last year, Heritage Open Days drew on the support of an army of 41,000 volunteers who opened up their buildings, gave tours and talks and organised activities and events.  This huge body of local people, from all walks of life, makes Heritage Open Days England’s largest voluntary cultural event.

Heritage Open Days is part of European Heritage Days, taking place across 49 countries during September as part of a mass celebration of Europe’s cultural heritage. The Heritage Open Days online directory listing all the events taking place in England can be seen at www.heritageopendays.org.uk .

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