Bentley Priory Museum | Day Out With The Kids

Bentley Priory Museum

Stanmore, Greater London, England

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Attraction Information

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Ages: all ages

Venue type: Indoor and Outdoor

Bentley Priory Museum celebrates the men and women of WWII in a history lesson like no other. Bring the past to life through interactive exhibits, in costume and by getting hands on!

Families are encouraged to follow trails and dig into their trusty Explorer's Kit Bag to tick off clues and discover hidden gems. You’ll hear stories of ‘The One’ - Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding; ‘The Few’ who fought in the Battle of Britain, and ‘The Many’ whose tireless work and courage kept the country afloat. Kids can then take a seat in a life-size replica Spitfire cockpit or play the part by dressing up in some handmade period costumes.

The museum itself is housed in a lovely Grade II* listed building and was the RAF Headquarters Fighter Command way back in 1940. Today it’s surrounded by gardens with a dedicated picnic area, as well as a hand painted vintage tea room. Just be sure to keep an eye on their ‘What’s On’ for family-focused events all year round.

  • Discover the history of WWII on a variety of trails
  • Kids can dress up and explore with activity packs
  • Lots of family-focused events

Facilities

  • Restaurant Restaurant Onsite
  • Snacks Snacks Available
  • Picnics Picnics Allowed
  • Toilets Toilets Available
  • Baby Baby Changing Available
  • Disabled Disabled Toilets Available
  • Wheelchair Wheelchair Friendly
  • Pushchair Pushchair Friendly
  • Parking Parking Available On-site

Getting There and Contact Information

Address

Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, Greater London, HA7 3FB, England

Situated within a gated housing development and therefore, when you reach the entrance of Mansion House Drive, please let security know you are visiting the Museum and they will let you in. The large car park is situated in the centre of the development, to the right of the tennis courts, 1 min walk to the entrance.

Contact

Click here to visit Bentley Priory Museum's website
02089 505526

Standard Opening Times and Pricing

Opening hours

Summer (including Bank Holidays): Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10:00 – 17:00

Winter (including Bank Holidays): Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10:00 – 16:00

Pricing

Adults: £8.80

Under 5's: free

Kids (6-16): £4.40

Concessions (60+): £7.70

Family: from £22.00 

Last Entry

1 hour before closing time. 

More Information

Weather policy

Open come rain or shine!

Toilets

Spacious customer facilities are available on the Lower Ground (accessible via stairs/lift) near to the Cafe/ Learning Centre and Temporary Exhibition Space.

Pets allowed

Guide dogs are welcome. 

Guest suitability

Adult and child friendly audio tours are available at no extra cost.

Parking facilities

Free parking on site, disabled parking and coach bays.

Public transport

Served by 142 TFL (Oystercard) route from Stanmore Station (Jubilee line) and Watford Junction (Mainline/Overground/London Midland) or Bushey Station (Overground/London Midland) or 258 TFL (Oystercard) from Harrow and Wealdstone (Bakerloo/Overground/London Midland) or Watford Junction/Bushey Station.

Baby food facilities

There are baby food/milk warming facilities available. 

Eating information

Light bites: Soup, jacket potatoes, panini's, cake, chocolate, Nakd bars, and Kettle Chips. Dairy and fish (tuna) only, no meat. Cannot guarantee a nut free zone. Non dairy creamer available.