Bentley Priory Museum

Father’s Day Weekend Lunch Friday/Saturday
2025-06-13 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-14 12:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Bentley Priory Museum, Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3FB, United Kingdom
Come and enjoy a hearty Father’s Day ploughman’s lunch this Father’s Day weekend on Friday 13 June and Saturday 14 June 12 – 4 pm (including Museum admission).
£20 Per adult – Includes a glass of Spitfire ale or Wine. (Soft drink alternatives available)
£10 Per Child
Pre-booking required by Tuesday 10th June. Please contact Jackie on groupbookings@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk or call 0208 950 5526 (Option 4), to book and discuss any dietary requirements.
The Museum will be open from 10 – 5. Please note that this not available on the Father’s Day Sunday when the Museum is closed.

Floral Concert
2025-06-21 10:00 - 17:00
Join us at the Museum, where we will mark the Summer Solstice and World Music Day with a performance of A Musical Bouquet by the Tonic Choir.
The musical performance is included in Museum Admission or Annual Membership. Pre-booking not required. Museum open 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm).
Formed in 2009, Tonic Choir’s first ever public performance was 15 years ago in May 2010 on the terrace at Bentley Priory. 3 years before the Museum opened. Over the last 12 years, the choir has enjoyed some of their most memorable moments at the Museum, with a series of specially created shows.
Join them at 2.30pm for a 45 minute programme of songs about flowers to celebrate Summer (And one or two surprises!).

Bushey Festival Tours 2025
2025-07-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-09 11:00 - 12:00
We are delighted to be taking part in this year’s Bushey Festival!
Join us for a special Museum tour, Bentley Priory: From Where The Battle of Britain Was Won
This tour is available at 11.00am on Saturday 05th July 2025 and Wednesday 09th July 2025. The tours will start promptly at these times, so please arrive 15 minutes in advance to check in at reception. The tour is bookable for children but is aimed at an adult audience.
Tour Duration: approx. 1 hour.
The Museum galleries, gardens, temporary exhibition, shop and café will be available to visit following your tour. The Museum closes at 5pm.
Ticket information
Adult: £8.50
Child (aged 6 to 16): £5.00
Accompanying Carers / 5 and under: Free
We are currently switching our online payment provider. To reserve a place, please email enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk or call 020 8950 5526, providing your:
-Name
-Preferred phone number and email address to be contacted on
-The number of tickets/type you wish to book.
A member of our team will then make contact within the next couple of weeks to take your payment over the phone. Our apologies for any inconvenience that this may cause.

Dowding System Day 2025
2025-07-12 10:00 - 17:00
Bentley Priory Museum is pleased to be once again hosting its annual Dowding System Day of talks.
Our guest speakers and talks this year are:
–John Shere from the ROCA National Heritage Team – The Royal Observer Corps Above and Below Ground
-Air Commodore (Ret’d) Rick Peacock-Edwards – Teddy Peacock-Edwards: Battle of Britain Pilot and World War 2 Ace
-Air Marshal (Ret’d) Cliff Spink – The Air Battle and Siege of Malta
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.
Please note that our café will be open before the talks, during the lunch break and after for snacks and drinks.
Ticket information
Non-Members: £12.00
Members: £10.00
We are currently switching our online payment provider. To reserve a place, please email enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk or call 020 8950 5526, providing your:
-Name
-Preferred phone number and email address to be contacted on
-The number of places you wish to book.

Battle of Britain Commemorative Day 2025
2025-09-13 10:00 - 17:00
Join us at the home of RAF Fighter Command for our Battle of Britain Commemorative Day, where we will be marking the 85th Anniversary of the battle.
The Museum will be open from 10am to 5pm with activities taking place throughout the day, all which are included with admission. It is a family friendly day, with something suit everyone.
Pre-booking is not required. Standard admission prices apply. Please note that Annual Membership cannot be used on this day, but a £2.00 discount will be given for each Annual Member.
Our café will be open all day, serving a range of light lunches and snacks. Last orders taken at 4.15 pm.
A full programme of timings and locations will be available to all visitors on arrival. Highlights include:
-A talk and book signing by Dr Victoria Taylor on her recently released and critically acclaimed book ‘Eagle Days – Life and Death for the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain‘. Researching and blending a diverse range of primary sources together (Luftwaffe air crews’ personal letters and diaries), with official combat reports, and contemporary German newspapers, Victoria Taylor weaves a rich, multifaceted tapestry of the military, political, social and cultural influences that shaped the German air force’s mentality and morale during the Battle of Britain. Read more about Victoria, her research and book on her website here: Spitfire Filly Aviation

–Dom Pound will be joining us to deliver two short talks. One talk on the combats involving Flt Lt Wight and Sgt Butterfield, both of 213 Sqn. The other talk will focus on The 1940 model trail of remembrance project and includes two new models going on display of Tom Neil’s Hurricane and Eric Lock’s Spitfire. Further information on the project can be found on our webpage here: The 1940 model trail of remembrance project

-A special performance by the Harrow Apollo Male Choir. More information on the choir can be found on their webpage here: https://harrow-apollo-male-choir.org/

-The Royal Observer Corps Association National Heritage Team, will be in attendance with a display including an original post instrument. Make sure to catch our temporary exhibition ‘Forewarned is Forearmed: Commemorating the Royal Observer Corps’ . Marking 100 years since the formation of the ROC, explore the stories of volunteers who were crucial in the defence of Britain through the Second World War and Cold War.

–Squadron X – RAF Living history group – Featuring a display by the group and a talk by Dan Richards on the role of Bomber Command in the Battle of Britain.

-The Radio Society of Harrow, who will displaying 2nd World War radio equipment. Find out more about the society on their website here: Radio Society of Harrow

-Family activities and games.

Harrow Apollo Male Choir Annual Concert 2025
2025-12-06 14:30 - 16:30
We will be welcoming back Harrow Apollo Male Choir on Saturday 06th December for their Annual Concert at the Museum.
Harrow Apollo Male Choir will perform many favourites in the Museum’s spectacular Operations Room, including a festive selection of songs.
The Annual Concert will take place from 2.30pm until 4.30pm, with an interval.
The Museum including the Café that will be serving a range of light lunches and refreshments, will be open from 10:00am to concert ticket holders. Please note that Operations Room will be closed from 1.00pm, with the doors re-opening for guests to be seated shortly before the performance.
Tickets include a mince pie and non -alcoholic festive punch/juice at the interval.
Please note that the Museum will be only be open for general admission (non-concert ticket holders) until 1.00pm.
Adults – £15.00, Concessions – £12.00, Children aged 6-16 – £6.00, Children aged 5 and under – £3.00, Carers Free.
Please email enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk or call 020 8950 5526 to book.

Meet Father Christmas 2025
2025-12-13 10:00 - 16:00
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.
