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Bentley Priory Museum tells the fascinating story of the beautiful Grade II* listed country house, focusing on its role as Headquarters Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain. Explore the important stories of ‘The One’– Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding, ‘The Few’ who took to the air to defend our skies and ‘The Many’ without whose tireless work on the ground victory would not have been possible and discover how technology, leadership and courage forged victory allowing Britain’s darkest hour to also be her Finest Hour.

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barnes_66

Apr 2018

Battle of Britain Museum

Accesible Museum with easy to read and see displays.. Helpful volunteers. Clean throughout. Outside area overlooking garden. Restaurant. Accesible toilet which is very clean .

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Disabled Access Information Provided by Bentley Priory Museum

Disabled Access at Bentley Priory Museum

• The Museum is entirely step-free. There is a lift to reach the lower floor • There are two wheelchairs available at the Museum which can be borrowed. • All door openings are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair. • The paths in the garden are gravel with a special membrane which supports wheelchair use • There is seating throughout the gallery spaces. • The Museum has two self-guided audio described tours - one tour for adults and one for families, cost included in admission

Accessible parking at Bentley Priory Museum

There is plenty of free car-parking on site. The car-park is a 2 minute walk from the Museum’s entrance. There are 5 accessible parking spaces directly outside the Museum for blue-badge holders.

Dedicated on-site parking

On-site accessible parking bays are available within 50 metres of the entrance.

Toilets features at Bentley Priory Museum

• All public toilets are located on the lower ground floor and can be accessed by stairs or by lift. • There is one unisex accessible toilet with an emergency pull cord. • There are men’s and women’s toilets with baby change areas.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.