Father's Day activity at the RSGB National Radio Centre

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A special interactive spy event is taking place on Father’s Day, Sunday 15 June, at the RSGB National Radio Centre.

You’ll have the opportunity to become a spy hunter and, using your special gadget, will be tasked with finding hidden transmitters located around Bletchley Park. You’ll need to decode Morse signals and uncover the location of the secret spy base. Two time slots are available; however, spaces are limited to 12 groups for each.

Secure your place and treat your Dad, Grandad, or a father figure to a fascinating day out by going to the Bletchley Park website.

The activity is free to take part in; however, entry to Bletchley Park is required. Don’t forget that RSGB members get free access to the historic site as a membership benefit.

Download your voucher here - https://rsgb.org/main/myrsgb-2/bletchley-park-free-visitors-voucher/

Bletchley Park - https://www.bletchleypark.org.uk/event/fathersday/

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