Name: Bentley Priory Museum
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Bentley Priory Museum

Bentley Priory Museum, Stanmore HA7 3FB, UK

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Description

Bentley Priory Museum is located in Stanmore, North West London. As Headquarters Fighter Command, Bentley Priory played an incredibly important role in one of the most pivotal moments in modern world history, the Battle of Britain.

Explore and experience Bentley Priory Museum’s important Battle of Britain history through an Award Winning audio visual film which highlights the incredible leadership of ‘The One’ ACM Dowding, engaging displays telling the courageous stories of the ‘The Few’, the aircrew, and a recreation of the Filter Room, which highlights the importance of ‘The Many’, the people working within the ‘Dowding System’ – the technologically innovative first large-scale centralised air defence command and control system.

Price starts from £9.50 for Adults, £5.00 for Children(6-16 years). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Family:

Saturday Scramble Club: Free family craft activities every Saturday for children of all ages. Museum Admission or Annual Membership required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Explorer Kit Bags & Bunker Backpacks: Kitbags: Suitable for children aged 6+. Explore the Museum with our Fighter Command Kitbags.Bunker Backpacks: Suitable for children aged 5 and under.Explore shelter building and survival with your little one.
Family Trails: We have free family friendly trails available to support your exploration of Bentley Priory Museum.
Interactive Exhibits & Historical Costumes: Bring Bentley Priory’s history to life with our interactive exhibits and historical costumes – take a seat in a life-size, replica Spitfire cockpit, try your hand at aircraft recognition and dress up as some of Bentley Priory’s residents over time with our beautiful hand-made costumes.
Story Zone: An area for families to quietly (or noisily!) read books together in comfy seating and beanbags.
Audio Tour for Children: A recorded Audio-Described Tour (voiced by Horrible Histories actor Ben Willbond) supports exploration of our galleries for all children, including children who are blind or partially sighted.

Facilities

Parking: There is plenty of free car-parking on site. The car-park is a 2 minute walk from the Museum’s entrance.
Food & Drinks: The café is on the lower ground floor and can be accessed by stairs or by lift. There is a range of hot and cold snacks available.
Toilets: All public toilets are located on the lower ground floor and can be accessed by stairs or by lift. There is one unisex accessible toilet with an emergency pull cord.
Assistance Dogs: The Museum welcomes trained assistance dogs. Please ensure your dog wears the appropriate tabard and is kept with you at all times.

Website

Contact

Video

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

General Admission:

Adult: £10.45 with donation & £9.50 without donation.
Child (6–16yrs): £5.50 with donation & £5.00 without donation.
Child (Aged 5 and under): Free with donation & Free without donation.
Concessions (Over-65s/NUS Student/On Benefits): £9.35 with donation & £8.50 without donation.
Museums Association Member: £8.25 with donation & £7.50 without donation.
HM Forces/Veteran: £8.25 with donation & £7.50 without donation.

Annual Membership:

Adult: £35.00.
Child (6–16yrs): £18.00.
Concessions: £30.00.
Museums Association Member: £30.00.
HM Forces/Veteran: £25.00.
Joint Adult: £60.00.
Joint Concession: £50.00.

Pricing URL: https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/visit-us/opening-hours-admission/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

March – September: The Museum is open from 10am on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Bank Holiday Mondays, last admission is at 4pm with the Museum closing at 5pm.
October – February: Our opening hours then change to 10am – 4pm during. Last admission is at 3pm.
Mid-December - Mid-January: The Museum is closed each Winter.
Please Note: The Museum is open to Dowding System Day ticket holders only, on Saturday 11 July.

Address: Bentley Priory Museum, Stanmore HA7 3FB, UK

Post Code: HA7 3FB

Council: Harrow

County: Greater London

By Car: Use postcode HA7 3HT for Sat Navs. This will bring you to the gates of Bentley Priory Estate.There is plenty of free car-parking on site. The car-park is a 2 minute walk from the Museum’s entrance.
By Bus: Bus 142 runs near the entrance every 11/14 minutes. It picks up at Brent Cross, Colindale, Edgware, Stanmore, Bushey and Watford Junction.Bus 258 connects Bushey with Harrow and Wealdstone Underground (Bakerloo line)
Overground/Rail: London Overground at Bushey Station is a short bus journey away as is Watford Junction (National Rail).
By Tube: Stanmore Tube Station on the Jubilee Line is the nearest tube station to the Museum. The Museum is a 10 minute bus journey or a 50 minute walk from Stanmore Station. The 142 bus picks up outside the Stanmore Station in the direction of Watford Junction. The nearest stop to the Museum is ‘Heathbourne Road.’
Parking: There is plenty of free car-parking on site. The car-park is a 2 minute walk from the Museum’s entrance.