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HOW TO FIND US
Address: Bentley Priory Museum, Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, Middlesex. HA7 3FB Sat. Nav. Postcode: HA7 3HT
Underground: Stanmore is the nearest tube to the Museum.
Overground/Rail: Bushey Station and Watford Junction are a short bus ride away.
Bus: 142 stops outside the gates to Bentley Priory and outside Stanmore Tube Station & Watford Junction Station.
Car/coach: Free parking is available.
Bicycle: Bicycle racks are available.
Please note that the Museum is located within a residential area. There are manned gates at the entrance.
Opening Times
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Third Saturday of the Month Every Saturday from September 2014.March - September 10am-5pm (Last admission at 4pm)October - February: 10am - 4pm (Last admission at 3pm) Opening times are subject to change. Please check our website or contact us when planning your visit.
Admission
Adult: £9 Over 60/student/On benefits: £7 Military/Veteran: £5 Children: 5-16: £5 Children under 5: Free
Group Visits Please pre-book visits for groups of more than 20 people. Guided Tours are bookable on request.
Learning: Schools, Families & Community We offer high quality, great value workshops for Schools and Community Groups. Family-friendly trails are available. Craft and object handling activities during school holidays.
Access Disabled parking is available outside the Museum. The Museum is fully accessible for wheelchairs, with a lift and accessible toilet.
CafeOur cafe serves hot & cold drinks and light refreshments, overlooking the beautiful Italian Gardens.
Shop The Museum Shop stocks a range of themed products and bespoke Bentley Priory merchandise.
Hire Bentley Priory Museum is available for hire for private and corporate events. Prices on request.
Volunteering We have a range of volunteer opportunities, including supporting Museum visits, learning & gardening.
Donations Bentley Priory Museum is a registered charity. We rely on donations to maintain and develop the Museum. Registered charity No.1115243
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FROM WHERE THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN WAS WON
THE ONEAir Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding led Fighter Command
during the Battle of Britain, from his desk at Bentley Priory. The
Museum explores the importance of his leadership and vision.
Bentley Priory Museum tells the fascinating history of Bentley Priory, a beautiful Grade II* listed
country mansion, from the impressive architecture of Sir John Soane, to stories of former residents
including Queen Adelaide.
THE FEWThe Rotunda tells the remarkable story of The Few,
the British and Allied airmen who flew and fought
so bravely during The Battle of Britain in 1940.
Bentley Priory played a pivotal role in World War II and was Headquarters Fighter Command during the
Battle of Britain in 1940. Explore this important history at Bentley Priory Museum, through the stories of The One, The Few and The Many.
Come and explore the reinstated and restored beautiful Grade II listed Italian gardens and nineteenth century parterre, which give
impressive views across north London and of the magnificent mansion house.
THE MANYAn experimental Filter Room and Operations Room were created at
Bentley Priory in the late 1930s. Today, a recreated Filter Room tells
the stories of The Many and the innovative technology they used.