Bentley Priory Museum & Cream Tea

As Headquarters Fighter Command, Bentley Priory played an incredibly important role in one of the most pivotal moments in modern world history, the Battle of Britain. Now a Museum, visit Bentley Priory and discover how the Battle of Britain was won. Explore and experience Bentley Priory Museum’s important Battle of Britain history through an Award Winning audio visual film which highlights the importance of ‘The Many’, the people working within the ‘Dowding System’ – the technologically innovative first large-scale centralised air defence command and control system. During your visit you will also learn about Bentley Priory’s wider history, from its origins as a priory, to being the home of the 1st Marquess of Abercorn and the Royal residence of Queen Adelaide. As a spectacularly restored Grade II listed mansion house, Bentley Priory’s architecture is as inspiring as its history. Price includes entrance and cream tea.