Bentley Priory Museum

Design your own Glider
2016-08-12 11:00 - 13:30, 2016-08-05 11:00 - 13:30, 2016-07-29 11:00 - 13:30, 2016-07-22 11:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London)
Paint, decorate and construct you own wooden glider to take home.
Available on Fridays during the school holidays; 22nd and 29th July, 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th August, 11am – 1:30pm.
Included in museum admission.
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Spitfire Biscuit Decorating
2016-08-10 11:00 - 13:30, 2016-08-03 11:00 - 13:30, 2016-07-27 11:00 - 13:30
Decorate your own, handmade Spitfire biscuit. Once decorated it’s yours to eat & enjoy!
Available on Wednesdays during the school holidays; 27th July, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st August, 11am – 1:30pm.
Included in museum admission.
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Botanical Bunting
2016-08-08 11:00 - 13:30, 2016-08-01 11:00 - 13:30, 2016-07-25 11:00 - 13:30
As part of our ‘Botanical Bentley’ exhibition, decorate bunting in floral imagery. The bunting will become part of the exhibition.
Available on Mondays during the school holidays; 25th July, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th August, 11am – 1:30pm.
Included in museum admission.
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Battle of Britain Object Handling
2016-08-06 11:00 - 13:30, 2016-07-30 11:00 - 13:30, 2016-07-23 11:00 - 13:30
Join us for some Battle of Britain object handling. Dress up as WWII pilot, take a seat in our replica, life-size Spitfire cockpit and try your hand at aircraft recognition as a member of the Observer Corps!
Available on Saturdays during the school holidays; 23rd and 30th July, 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th August, 11am – 1:30pm.
Included in museum admission.
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Audio Description Tour: 'The Dowding System'
2016-07-02 14:00 - 15:00
A live audio described tour for blind or partially sighted visitors with a focus on the Dowding System using the new exhibition installed at the museum in January 2016.
Free. Limited places, advanced booking required.
Contact the museum on enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk or 020 8950 5526, extension 201.

Friday Morning Talks: The Battle of Britain Memorial and Thoughts on the Battle.
2016-06-17 11:00 - 12:00
A talk by Wing Commander Andrew Simpson. A short history of the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne and some thoughts on the significance of the Battle

Audio Description Tour: Battle of Britain Aircrew
2016-06-07 14:00 - 15:00
A live audio described tour for blind or partially sighted visitors with a focus on Battle of Britain aircrew.
Free. Limited places, advanced booking required.
Contact the museum on enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk or 020 8950 5526, extension 201.

'Botanical Bentley' Art Workshop
2016-06-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2016-06-03 11:00 - 15:00, 2016-06-01 11:00 - 15:00, 2016-05-30 11:00 - 15:00, 2016-05-28 11:00 - 15:00
Take part in our art workshop inspired by the Museum’s beautiful gardens.
The artwork created will form part of a temporary exhibition.
Included in museum admission.

Afternoon Tea
2016-05-28 12:00 - 15:00
Enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea in the Museum’s vintage cafe.
£19.50 per person (£24.50 including museum admission).
£24.50 per person including a glass of Prosecco (£29.50 including museum admission).
Advance booking required by Friday 20th May.
Email enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk, call 020 8950 5526 ext 201 or pop into the museum on one of our open days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday).

Vintage Hair Workshop
2016-05-14 10:45 - 13:00
Learn how to create a 1940s Hollywood Glamour hair-style, through this hands-on workshop with an experienced vintage hair stylist.
£25 (£30 including museum admission).
Advance booking required by Friday 6th May.
Email enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk, call 020 8950 5526 ext 201 or pop into the museum on one of our open days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday).

Friday Morning Talks: Britain's Finest Hour
2016-05-13 11:00 - 12:00
A talk by Sharon Ward. Based on research from original WWII documents, this talk will explain how the people & technology of Fighter Command was able to
detect, track & successfully intercept the attack of the Luftwaffe.
Included in museum admission or £3 donation.

Audio Described Evening
2016-05-10 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for the launch of our new live audio described tours for blind or partially sighted people. Refreshments included.
Free. Limited places, advanced booking required.
Contact the museum on enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk or 020 8950 5526, extension 201.

Friday Morning Talks: Working with Battle of Britain Veterans
2016-05-06 11:00 - 12:00
A talk by Group Captain Patrick Tootal about his involvement with Battle of Britain veterans as Secretary to the Memorial Trust and Fighter Association and as Trustee of the Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust.
Included in museum admission or £3 donation.

Friday Morning Talks: A History of Stanmore
2016-04-29 11:00 - 12:00
A talk by John Williams, Chairman of the Stanmore Society, about the history of Stanmore.
Included in museum admission or £3 donation.

Friday Morning Talks: Dowding - A Debt Unpaid
2016-04-15 11:00 - 12:00
A talk by Group Captain Tim Willbond about the career of ACM Sir Hugh Dowding.
Included in museum admission or £3 donation.

Launch of 'Fighter Command and the Battle for Britain' CD - Free Concert.
2016-04-09 03:30 - 16:30
Enjoy a free concert of 1930s and 1940s music performed by Entertaining People to mark the launch of ‘Fighter Command and the Battle for Britain’ CD.
Limited seats available. Contact the museum to book your free place. Email enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk, call 020 8950 5526 ext 201 or pop into the museum on one of our open days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday).
The CD includes recordings of last years’ performances of the commemorative one-act musical ‘Fighter Command and the Battle for Britain’, and also recording of 1930s and 1940s songs by Entertaining People.
The CD will be on sale in the museum shop for £8.

Airfix 'Make and Paint'
2016-04-08 11:00 - 13:30
Try out your model making skills with this free family activity. Make your own Airfix model and paint it too. Once completed, it is yours to take home.
Suitable for ages 8+. Alternative craft activity available for younger children.
Included in museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
