A mixture of war and peace with a Temple visit and a WW1 museum
What a day of contrasts! Firstly we take you to the beautiful Temple in Neasden; BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a Hindu temple built entirely using traditional methods and materials, the Swaminarayan Mandir has been described as being Britain's first authentic Hindu temple. Although the mandir was designed and built using traditional techniques dating back donkeys-years, its actually a rather modern miracle: construction only started in 1993, and was, somehow, completed by the community in just two years. When completed it was, for a time, the largest Hindu temple outside of India, and as you can see, there were no half-measures taken. We will have a tour there and free time to explore the temple before heading over to Stanmore to visit the Bentley Priory Museum.
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; coincidentally we will be there on the first date of the Battle of Britain. On arrival you will be offered a selection of sandwiches and tea/coffee in the cafe overlooking the gardens before taking a tour of the museum. 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 Britains darkest hour to also be her Finest Hour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Contact Details |
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Ashingdon Golden Cross | Golden Cross, By Fox (Welcome Homes) | |
Ashingdon Post Office | Ashingdon Post Office | |
Basildon Trafford House | Trafford House (Adjacent to Basildon Rail Station) | |
Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop | |
Cricketers Westcliff | Cricketers Bus Stop, Southend on Sea | |
Hadleigh - Vic House Cnr | Vic House Corner, Kiln Road, Hadleigh | |
Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby | |
Hockley Spa | Spa Road Bus Stop, Hockley | |
Kents Hill Lights | Kents Hill Lights Bus Stop, London Road, Benfleet | |
Kiln Road (Kenneth Road) | Kiln Road (Kenneth Road) - Thundersley | |
Leigh on Sea - Elms | Elms PH, London Road, Leigh on Sea | |
Leigh on Sea - Thames Dr | Thames Drive, Leigh on Sea | |
North Shoebury Road | Bus Stop , outside Asda (St Marys) North Shoebury Road, Shoeburyness | |
Pitsea | Granada Bingo, Pitsea | |
Rayleigh Websters Way | Websters Way, Rayleigh, opp Rayleigh Lanes | |
Rochford Station Bus Stop | Rochford Station Bus Stop, Bradley Way | |
Shoeburyness - Kathryn Ct | The Cambridge.(Kathryn Ct.), Shoeburyness | |
South Benfleet Clare Rd | Tarpots Coach Stop (opp Clare Road), Sth Benfleet | |
Southchurch Tyrrel Drive | Southchurch Road - Tyrrel Drive (Swintons) | |
Southchurch White Horse | White Horse Bus Stop, Southchurch | |
Southend Airport | Bus Stop, Southend Airport, Eastwoodbury Crescent | |
Southend Queensway | Bus Layby, Rear of Sainsburys, Southend | |
TBA | TBA | |
Thorpe Bay Station | Station, Acacia Drive, Thorpe Bay | |
Vange Barge | Vange Barge Bus Stop, High Road, Pitsea | |
West Leigh Schools | West Leigh Schools, London Rd, Leigh on Sea | |
Westcliff Halfords | London Road Westcliff, Halfords |