Bentley Priory Museum

Friday Morning Talks: ‘The First World War in the Air’
2018-04-20 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Join us for another Friday morning talk, when we explore the early years of aviation history and the role of the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War.
By David Keen
About David Keen
David Keen retired from the Royal Air Force Museum in September 2016.
For most of the previous twenty years he led the Access and Learning Team, being responsible for educational programmes for visitors ranging from pre-school children to senior citizens and including members of the RAF.
David regarded this as a dream job as he never expected that anyone would pay him to talk about Spitfires, but they did!
Included in Museum admission, or £3 donation. Booking not required, simply come along on the day.

Easter Holidays: Aircraft Scramble
2018-04-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-04-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-04-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-04-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-04-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-04-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-04-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-04-02 10:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates
Put on your binoculars and go searching for aircraft hidden in the Museum and Garden*.
Find them all to receive your chocolatey treat!
Available all day on our open days between Friday 30th March – Saturday 14th April.
Included in Museum admission.
*Garden locations are weather dependent.

RAF100 Baton Relay
2018-04-02 10:00 - 17:00
We are delighted that the RAF100 Baton Relay will be visiting the Museum on the second day of its trip around the country.
The baton has been designed by students of the No 4 School of Technical Training at MOD St Athan, and will be visiting 100 RAF associated sites over 100 days.
More details to follow.
Details on the baton can be found on the RAF100 website.

100 Years of Air Defence
2018-03-30 - 2018-11-10
Temporary Exhibition Gallery.
To celebrate 100 years of the RAF, join us to explore the origins of the Dowding System and its legacy in later years.
This exhibition has been co-curated by volunteers.

Friday Morning Talks: ‘Dowding: A Portrait of the Man'
2018-03-23 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for another Friday morning talk, when we explore the life and character of Sir Hugh Dowding, from his childhood and family life, to his army and RAF career.
By Karen Day-Milne
Included in Museum admission, or £3 donation. Booking not required, simply come along on the day.

Friday Morning Talks: ‘A Spitfire Girl: Mary Ellis'
2018-02-23 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for another Friday morning talk, when we discover the fascinating story of Mary Ellis, who followed her lifelong dream of flying by joining the Air Transport Auxiliary. From 1941 to 1946 Mary flew 400 Spitfires and 76 different varieties of aircraft including heavy bombers; this was only the start of an illustrious career!
By Melody Foreman
Included in Museum admission, or £3 donation. Booking not required, simply come along on the day.

February Half-Term - Parachute Spirals
2018-02-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2018-02-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2018-02-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2018-02-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2018-02-10 11:00 - 15:00
Join us over February half-term to help us make 1,497 white spirals to commemorate those killed or wounded in the Battle of Britain.
These spirals will form part of a new exhibition on display at the Museum in November in 2018, and at two other locations across the country before then.
For those with younger children, there will be a colouring activity connected to the lace-panel.
Saturday 10th – 17th February 2018, 11am – 3pm on our usual open days.

Harrow Apollo Male Choir January Concert
2018-01-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Bentley Priory Museum, Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3FB, United Kingdom
Harrow Apollo Male Choir return to Bentley Priory Museum on Sunday 28th January 2018 to perform a mix of songs including some from their ‘Songs from Stage and Screen’ repertoire.
The concert starts at 3pm. The Museum will open at 2pm to allow time to look around the Museum galleries.
Tickets need to be purchased in advance, please contact enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk. Limited tickets available.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you had a ticket for the Festive Concert on 10th December and would like to attend the rescheduled concert on 28th January 2018, please simply bring your original ticket on 28th January.
If you had a ticket for the Festive Concert on 10th December and cannot attend the new date on 28th January 2018, please contact us for a refund for your ticket at enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk.
Tickets include refreshments during the interval.
Adults: £15
Concessions: £12
Children (Aged 6-16) £6
Under 5’s: £3

Friday Morning Talks: ‘The Battle of Britain Panel: Lace and Legacy'
2018-01-26 11:00 - 12:00
Dr Carol Quarini, lace researcher and maker, will talk about the design and history of the Battle of Britain commemorative lace panel and how it has inspired a fascinating, new, creative project.
By Dr Carol Quarini
Included in Museum admission, or £3 donation. Booking not required, simply come along on the day.

FREE Entry with HLF #ThanksToYou Campaign
2017-12-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2017-12-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2017-12-13 10:00 - 16:00
We’re delighted to announce that we will be opening for FREE on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday of the week 11th – 16th December 2017 as part of the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) #ThanksToYou initiative. Terms & Conditions apply.
Free admission will apply to those who have a valid Lotto ticket/scratchcard.
We’re proud to be joining many National Lottery funded visitor attractions across the UK in saying “Thanks To You” to people who’ve raised so much for good causes by buying a National Lottery ticket.
Please click here to visit the HLF’s website and find out more.
Terms and Conditions:

Visitors must present one valid Lotto ticket/scratchcard per person.
Tickets for Lotto, Euromillions, Thunderball and HotPicks are all valid. Tickets for any other Lottery do not apply.
Tickets/Scratchcards must be valid for the week of the 11th – 16th December 2017.
Scratchcards must be unused.
Lotto tickets must be original. Photocopies are not valid.
Digital tickets are valid. Please present an email confirmation or receipt of purchase.

FREE Entry with HLF #ThanksToYou Campaign
2017-12-11 10:00 - 16:00
PLEASE NOTE – We will be closed today, Monday 11th December 2017.
We will be closed today due to the weather. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
We intend to be open as usual on Wednesday, anything to the contrary will be updated here.
If in doubt, do give us a call on 020 8950 5526. Thank you.

We’re delighted to announce that we will be opening for FREE on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday of the week 11th – 16th December 2017 as part of the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) #ThanksToYou initiative. Terms & Conditions apply.
Free admission will apply to those who have a valid Lotto ticket/scratchcard.
We’re proud to be joining many National Lottery funded visitor attractions across the UK in saying “Thanks To You” to people who’ve raised so much for good causes by buying a National Lottery ticket.
Please click here to visit the HLF’s website and find out more.
Terms and Conditions:

Visitors must present one valid Lotto ticket/scratchcard per person.
Tickets for Lotto, Euromillions, Thunderball and HotPicks are all valid. Tickets for any other Lottery do not apply.
Tickets/Scratchcards must be valid for the week of the 11th – 16th December 2017.
Scratchcards must be unused.
Lotto tickets must be original. Photocopies are not valid.
Digital tickets are valid. Please present an email confirmation or receipt of purchase.

UPDATE - Harrow Apollo Male Choir Festive Concert
2017-12-10 14:00 - 17:00
UPDATE: The concert has been rescheduled for Sunday 28th January 2018.
Harrow Apollo Male Choir have kindly agreed to return, and will perform a mix of songs including some from their ‘Songs from Stage and Screen’ repertoire.
The concert starts at 3pm. The Museum will open at 2pm to allow time to look around the Museum galleries.
If you had a ticket for the Festive Concert on 10th December and would like to attend the rescheduled concert on 28th January 2018, please simply bring your original ticket on 28th January.
If you had a ticket for the Festive Concert on 10th December and cannot attend the new date on 28th January 2018, please contact us for a refund for your ticket at enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk.

We will be welcoming back Harrow Apollo Male Choir on Sunday 10th December for their annual Festive Concert at the Museum.
Harrow Apollo Male Choir will perform festive favourites in the Museum’s spectacular ballroom.
The concert starts at 3pm. The Museum will open at 2pm to allow time to look around the Museum galleries.
Tickets need to be purchased in advance from the Museum’s Reception, or on 020 8950 5526 or enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk
Tickets include mince pie and mulled wine/juice at the interval.
Adults: £15
Concessions: £12
Children (Aged 6-16) £6
Under 5’s: £3

Friday Morning Talks: ‘Poppies, Pilots and Pictures: Exploring Remembrance in the Aftermath of War'
2017-11-10 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for another Friday morning talk, when we explore the stories and experiences of both servicemen and civilians in the First World War, what life was like for them and how they coped with the threat of war.
By Sue Krisman
Included in Museum admission, or £3 donation. Booking not required, simply come along on the day.

October Half-Term
2017-10-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2017-10-27 11:00 - 15:00
Join us over half-term in commemorating members of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) who fought in WWI by making freestanding poppies.
The poppies will be used for a display accompanying our WWI concert performed by Tonic Choir and children from Kenmore Park Junior School on Saturday 11th November.
The poppies can be collected after the concert to keep.
To find out more about the concert, please see our other events for November.
