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Open Heritage Day Tour

* PLEASE NOTE THIS TOUR IS NOW FULLY BOOKED * This year we are offering we're offering 4 themed tours of the Museum. Sunday 10th, 3-4pm: Bentley Priory: From Where The Battle of Britain Was Won. This tour explores Bentley Priory’s pivotal role as Headquarters Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain. Please note: These … Continue reading Open Heritage Day Tour

Battle of Britain Commemorative Day

Join us for our annual commemorative Battle of Britain Day on Saturday 16th September, 2017. There will be 1940s themed entertainment and activities for all the family, including: - Battle of Britain Memorial Trust fly past* - Family Activities - Outdoor Games* - Live 1940s Music - 'Pop up' Talks - Radar Historical Display - … Continue reading Battle of Britain Commemorative Day

Sunday Opening in September

We will be open on Sundays throughout September 2017. September is traditionally the month in which the Battle of Britain is commemorated. To mark this, we will be open every Sunday in September 2017. Standard opening hours and admission charges apply.

Friday Morning Talks: ‘One of The Few: Ted ‘Shippy’ Shipman’

Join us for another Friday morning talk, when we discover how Ted 'Shippy' Shipman, a farmer's boy, learned to fly with his savings and became a Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain. By John Shipman Included in Museum admission, or £3 donation. Booking not required, simply come along on the day.

Sunday Opening in September

We will be open on Sundays throughout September 2017. September is traditionally the month in which the Battle of Britain is commemorated. To mark this, we will be open every Sunday in September 2017. Standard opening hours and admission charges apply.

Friday Morning Talks: ‘War Girls: An Anthology of Poetry and Prose by Women in the First World War’

Ruth Sillers, who began her career with National Youth Theatre and regularly reads for Radio 4 and BBC World Service, will be talking about and performing extracts from her own audio book compilation, ‘War Girls’. The anthology is a commemoration of the remarkable and largely unsung experiences of women in the First World War told … Continue reading Friday Morning Talks: ‘War Girls: An Anthology of Poetry and Prose by Women in the First World War’

October Half-Term

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 … Continue reading October Half-Term

October Half-Term

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 … Continue reading October Half-Term

October Half-Term

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 … Continue reading October Half-Term

October Half-Term

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 … Continue reading October Half-Term