Hindu Temple and Bentley Priory 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, it’s 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 Britain’s darkest hour to also be her Finest Hour.