Bentley Priory Museum

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
Please click this link for more information and 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.
