Bentley Priory Museum
A museum in the Grade II* listed mansion that served as RAF Fighter Command headquarters in the Battle of Britain, with Dowding's office and the Operations Room.
- Museum
- Price: ££ · Mid-range
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Did you know
Fighter Command moved into the Priory on 14 July 1936, and the RAF station here did not close until 2008.
Local tip
Open Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and bank holiday Mondays: 10am-5pm from March to September (last entry 4pm) and 10am-4pm from October to February; closed mid-December to mid-January. No booking needed; adults pay £9.50.
Finding it
- Address
- Mansion House Drive, Stanmore HA7 3FB
- Nearest station
- Stanmore (Tube), 2166 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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