Friday Morning Talks: 'Evolution of a family home: Bentley Priory through its architectural alterations"
2017-02-03 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
Join us for another Friday morning talk. This talk will look at the growth of Bentley Priory through its architectural alterations.
By Natasha Brown.
Included in Museum admission, or £3 donation.

Stained Glass Windows
2017-02-11 11:30 - 14:30, 2017-02-13 11:30 - 14:30, 2017-02-15 11:30 - 14:30, 2017-02-17 11:30 - 14:30, 2017-02-18 11:30 - 14:30
Be inspired by the Museum’s incredible stained glass windows, and create you own to take home.
Suitable for children of all ages.
Included in Museum admission. Children must be supervised by an adult.

Audio Described Session - Women's Auxiliary Air Force at Bentley Priory
2017-02-25 11:00 - 12:00
An audio described handling session for blind or partially sighted visitors exploring women’s roles at RAF Bentley Priory during the Battle of Britain in 1940 and Second World War.
The session will incorporate the Museum’s unique handling collection to illustrate the work carried out by these young women. There will be an opportunity to explore the Museum after the session.
All live audio described events are free. Due to limited places advance booking is required at enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk or on 020 8950 5526.
Please arrive at 10.45am for a prompt start.

Friday Morning Talks: 'A Very Secret War: Bugging the Nazis in WWII'
2017-03-03 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for another Friday morning talk. During WW2, British Intelligence bugged the conversations of German Prisoners-of-War at Trent Park in North London. This talk will shed light on one of the little-known deception operations of WW2.
By Dr Helen Fry
Included in Museum admission, or £3 donation.

Disabled Access Day
2017-03-11
Join us for Disabled Access Day at Bentley Priory Museum. We will have our new accessible resources available for you to try out:
*Self guided audio described tours for adults
*Self guided audio described tours for children, voiced by Horrible Histories actor, Ben Willbond
*Braille guide of the Museum
*Large print guide of the Museum
*Tactile exhibits
*Transcripts/subtitles of all audio
*Counter loops at reception and in the cafe

Vintage Make-up Workshop
2017-03-18 10:45 - 14:00
Following last year’s vintage hair workshop, learn how to do 1940s Hollywood glamour make-up, with hands on tuition from a professional vintage make-up artist.
£25 (£30 including Museum admission).
Advance booking required by Friday 10th March.
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) to book.

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
2017-03-25 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 17th March.
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) to book.

Easter Egg Scramble
2017-04-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2017-04-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2017-04-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2017-04-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2017-04-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2017-04-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2017-04-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2017-04-14 10:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates
Join us over the Easter Holidays to hunt for hidden aircraft around the Museum & Gardens. Find them all to win a chocolatey prize!
Available all day on open days* between Saturday 1st – Monday 17th April, 2017.
Included in Museum admission. Family tickets and annual membership available.
*The Museum is open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10am- 5pm (last admission 4pm).

Friday Morning Talks: 'Heroes of Bomber Command - The Aircrew Experience'
2017-04-28 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for another Friday morning talk, exploring the human experience of the men who served with the Royal Air Force’s heavy bomber force during the Second World War.
By Steve Darlow
Steve Darlow is a Bomber Command historian, established military aviation author (with seventeen books to his name), and television documentary consultant and contributor.
Included in Museum admission, or £3 donation. Booking not required, simply come along on the day.

Friday Morning Talks: ‘Enemy Ears Are Listening: on both sides!'
2017-05-12 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for another Friday morning talk, exploring local Y Service and Bombe outstations and the Pipsztok spy set.
Presented by The Radio Society of Harrow
Included in Museum admission, or £3 donation. Booking not required, simply come along on the day.

Biscuit Decorating
2017-05-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-05-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-05-31 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-06-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-06-03 14:00 - 16:00
Decorate your own, handmade Spitfire-shaped biscuit. Once decorated, it’s yours to enjoy!
Available on our open days between Saturday 27th May – Saturday 3rd June, 2pm-4pm.
Included in Museum admission & annual memberships.

Friday Morning Talks: ‘The RAF’s Defining Moment - The Battle of Britain'
2017-06-23 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for another Friday morning talk, when we will delve into the role that No.11 Group of RAF Fighter Command played during the Battle of Britain, the build up of WW2 and the fall of Europe.
By Corporal David Lawrence
Included in Museum admission, or £3 donation. Booking not required, simply come along on the day.

Dowding and WWI: The Making of a Commander
2017-07-14 - 2017-11-22
Temporary Exhibition Gallery
Explore the WWI experiences of Royal Flying Corps pilot Hugh Dowding, and how his experiences shaped his convictions and leadership as Commander-in-Chief of Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain in 1940 – based at RAF Bentley Priory, Stanmore.
This exhibition has been co-curated by volunteers and has been generously funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
