Spitfire, Sights & Secret Codes 2026
Lancaster Bomber, Imperial War Museum Duxford
Enigma Machine
Spitfire Imperial War Museum Duxford
Wimpole Estate © National Trust Images Mike Selby www.nationaltrust.org.jpg
Britain’s aviation history, wartime codebreakers and rich architecture combine on this epic tour, which will appeal to all types and tastes. Focusing on the heart of Britain - and not just in the geographical sense - we visit the Imperial War Museum Duxford to discover vintage aircraft and wartime flying aces, Bletchley Park to uncover the secrets of WWII codebreakers, and to historic Cambridge and the Wimpole Estate.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Duxford
Our destination today is the Imperial War Museum Duxford, Britain’s best-preserved World War II airfield. Designed to spotlight the landmarks of British aviation history, the museum incorporates numerous exhibitions, including the historic Operations Block, the nerve centre of Duxford’s Battle of Britain campaign; AirSpace, home to 30 iconic aircraft like the Spitfire and Concorde; the American Air Museum featuring Europe’s biggest collection of US military aircraft, and Historic Duxford, which recalls wartime flying aces such as Douglas Bader.
Day 3 Wimpole Estate & Cambridge
Today we visit the Wimpole Estate, a beautiful, 2,500-acre country estate presided over by the handsome, 17th-century Wimpole Hall. We can spend time exploring the impressive Georgian interiors of the hall, stroll the walled kitchen garden, savour the ancient parkland, and enjoy the gift shop and café. In the afternoon we head for Cambridge where we enjoy free time to stroll and sightsee as we wish.
Day 4 Bletchley Park
This morning, we make our way to Bletchley Park where Alan Turing and his colleagues helped crack Germany’s Enigma Code during World War II. We uncover Bletchley Park’s remarkable story by visiting the functional Codebreaking Huts and Blocks, Alan Turing’s office, the library, wartime garages (complete with WW II vehicles) and a series of compelling interactive exhibits before enjoying lunch (own expense) in Hut 4, formerly the home of the WWII Naval Intelligence Code Breaking Operations.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Duxford
Our destination today is the Imperial War Museum Duxford, Britain’s best-preserved World War II airfield. Designed to spotlight the landmarks of British aviation history, the museum incorporates numerous exhibitions, including the historic Operations Block, the nerve centre of Duxford’s Battle of Britain campaign; AirSpace, home to 30 iconic aircraft like the Spitfire and Concorde; the American Air Museum featuring Europe’s biggest collection of US military aircraft, and Historic Duxford, which recalls wartime flying aces such as Douglas Bader.
Day 3 Wimpole Estate & Cambridge
Today we visit the Wimpole Estate, a beautiful, 2,500-acre country estate presided over by the handsome, 17th-century Wimpole Hall. We can spend time exploring the impressive Georgian interiors of the hall, stroll the walled kitchen garden, savour the ancient parkland, and enjoy the gift shop and café. In the afternoon we head for Cambridge where we enjoy free time to stroll and sightsee as we wish.
Day 4 Bletchley Park
This morning, we make our way to Bletchley Park where Alan Turing and his colleagues helped crack Germany’s Enigma Code during World War II. We uncover Bletchley Park’s remarkable story by visiting the functional Codebreaking Huts and Blocks, Alan Turing’s office, the library, wartime garages (complete with WW II vehicles) and a series of compelling interactive exhibits before enjoying lunch (own expense) in Hut 4, formerly the home of the WWII Naval Intelligence Code Breaking Operations.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Cambridge Belfry Hotel
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
This modern 4-star hotel overlooks a lake just a short distance from Cambridge. All 120 stylish and spacious bedrooms are decorated in muted colours and there is a modern, informal restaurant which showcases the beautiful lake views. There is also a cosy bar, elegant lounge and an outside seating area. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room and gym. Please note: dining may not always be available in the main restaurant.
• Ground-floor rooms • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge
Cambridge Belfry Hotel
Cambourne, Cambridgeshire
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £389pp Double for Sole Use Supplement from £157
Based on Monday arrivals
Inclusions
• Entrance to Imperial War Museum Duxford
• Entrance to Wimpole Estate (NT)
• Entrance to Bletchley Park
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