Temporary Exhibition: The Bunker: Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat
2021-03-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-03-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-03-31 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
Bentley Priory’s Battle of Britain & Cold War Bunker: Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat
3 October 2020 – Spring 2021
Temporary Exhibition Gallery
Experience first hand accounts from those who worked in the bunker at RAF Bentley Priory from WW2 and throughout the Cold War.
This oral history project has been generously funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Related Events:
Friday Morning Talks
Please check the What’s On section for more details on our Cold War-themed talks programme.
Permanent Exhibition
Look out for our permanent exhibition at the entrance to the bunker opening in Spring 2021.
Podcasts:

Bentley Priory – Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat

A podcast series unveiling the exciting stories of a top secret Battle of Britain and Cold War Bunker. Bentley Priory Museum is currently running a project to investigate the history of its underground bunker and how it was a vital tool for the RAF. For the first time a group of volunteers have been collecting oral histories from RAF, WAFF & ROC personnel who played key roles in the operation of Bentley Priory’s Bunker.
Join us as we share some of their untold stories:
https://bentleypriorymuseum.buzzsprout.com/

Included in Museum admission or Annual Membership.

Temporary Museum Closure
2021-10-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-10-23 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
We’re sorry to announce that the Museum will be closed on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 October. We apologise to anyone planning on visiting, and for families looking forward to the start of our half-term activity.

The activity will still be available on the Wednesday, Friday and second Saturday of half-term.

All ticket holders will be contacted by us directly and refunds will be issued.

Winter Closure
2021-12-16 - 2022-01-18
The Museum will be closed from Thursday 16th December 2021 for the winter period.
The Museum will reopen on Wednesday 19th January 2022.

Festive Closure
2022-12-15 - 2023-01-17
The Museum is closed throughout the Festive Period and will re-open on Wednesday 18th January. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year.
Our opening days and hours can be found here:
https://bpm.takeoff-dev.co.uk/visit-us/opening-hours-admission/

Easter Egg Scramble
2023-04-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-15 10:00 - 17:00 UTC
Easter Holidays: Easter Egg Scramble

Saturday 1 – Saturday 15 April 2023
Help Scramble find the EGG RAIDS plotted around the Museum and collect your chocolate prize!

Included in Museum Admission or Annual Membership.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Museum Closed for Royal Coronation
2023-05-06 | Bentley Priory Museum, Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3FB, United Kingdom

Meet Father Christmas
2023-12-09 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Bentley Priory Museum, Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3FB, United Kingdom
Get into the festive spirit with a fun family visit to Meet Father Christmas!
(Advance booking required)
Father Christmas will be joining us and will have a special gift for each child!
Come and have a go at our festive craft activity too!
Tickets (Include Museum Admission & Craft Activity):
Adult: £4
Member (adult/concession): Free
Child: £10 (includes gift)
The museum is open 10:00am – 4:00pm with the café serving festive treats and a craft activity available all day. Families will meet Father Christmas 1 group at a time within the booked hour timeslot.
Admission is by advance booking only and can be booked by clicking this link
Amendments to bookings can be made by contacting at enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk or by calling 020 8950 5526
Please note that the museum is open to event ticket holders only.

Sold OUT - Meet Father Christmas -SOLD OUT
2023-12-16 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Bentley Priory Museum, Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3FB, United Kingdom
SOLD OUT – Get into the festive spirit with a fun family visit to Meet Father Christmas!
(Advance booking required)
Father Christmas will be joining us and will have a special gift for each child!
Come and have a go at our festive craft activity too!
Tickets (Include Museum Admission & Craft Activity):
Adult: £4
Member (adult/concession): Free
Child: £10 (includes gift)
The museum is open 10:00am – 4:00pm with the café serving festive treats and a craft activity available all day. Families will meet Father Christmas 1 group at a time within the booked hour timeslot.
This event is now sold out.
Amendments to bookings can be made by contacting at enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk or by calling 020 8950 5526
Please note that the museum is open to event ticket holders only.

Dowding System Day 2024
2024-07-13 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Bentley Priory Museum, Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3FB, United Kingdom
Bentley Priory Museum will welcome back Spitfire display pilot and retired senior Royal Air Force officer AM Cliff Spink to their annual Dowding System Day on Saturday 13 July, to talk about the Spitfire and contemporary aircraft of World War II.
Spink will be joined by Anthony Inglis, discussing his grandfather Air Commodore Ernest Howard-Williams MC, and Sharon Ward who will give an overview of Fighter Command’s two methods of Controlled Interception during the Battle of Britain.
The doors will open at 10am with the galleries available to view before and after the talks until 4pm. Please note that the Museum will be open to Dowding System Day ticket holders only on this day.
The talks will take place in the Operations Room and will run from 11am -1pm and 2pm – 3pm, with a break for lunch from 1pm-2pm.
Beat the rush! – Packed lunches can be pre-ordered and will be available for collection on the day. Please contact visitorexperience@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk with any dietary requirements. Please note that our café will be open before the talks, during the lunch break and after for snacks and drinks, but will be unable to provide lunches other than those pre-booked.
Tickets and lunches can be purchased here.
Ticket information
We are aware of some visitors experiencing a system payment error when trying to book. Please call 020 8950 5526 or email enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk if you experience this error and member of the team will be happy to help.

Museum open Dowding System Day ticket holders only
2025-07-12 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bentley Priory Museum, Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3FB, United Kingdom
Please click this link for more information and to book

Meet Father Christmas 2025
2025-12-13 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Bentley Priory Museum, Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3FB, United Kingdom
Get into the festive spirit with a fun family visit to Meet Father Christmas (Advance booking required)
Father Christmas will be joining us and will have a special gift for each child! Come and have a go at our festive craft activity too!
Tickets (Include Museum Admission & Craft Activity):
Adult: £4
Member (adult/concession): Free
Child: £10 (includes gift)
The museum is open 10:00am – 4:00pm with the café serving festive treats and a craft activity available all day. Families will meet Father Christmas 1 group at a time within the booked hour timeslot. Timeslots subject to booking availability:
-10am to 11am
-11am to 12pm
-1pm to 2pm
-2pm to 3pm
Admission is by advance booking only and can be made by contacting us at enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk or by calling 020 8950 5526.
Please note that the museum is open to Meet Father Christmas ticket holders only that day.
