As a charitable trust our multi-faceted outreach programme lies firmly at the heart of our mission.
- We organise an annual Bentley-themed Talks Day for supporters and guests at the HQ shared by the Foundation and the Bentley Drivers Club near Banbury, England. With discounted tickets for the Foundation’s Annual and Life Associates, Talks Day is the highest profile event on the Foundation’s calendar and attracts well-known speakers and Bentley experts, with a sell-out audience every year.
- Exhibitions For many years we’ve mounted an active programme of displays ranging over every period of the Bentley story, both at our HQ and at external events and venues, including the Bentley Drivers Club Concours and Silverstone race meeting.
- Talks and presentations Your place or ours? We love sharing our knowledge and passion for all things Bentley. Our expert team has developed a range of talks on multiple aspects of the Bentley story, so please contact us to find out more.
Our Awards
We’re currently developing a targeted programme with twin aims:
- stimulating the skills and knowledge to keep Bentleys of all ages on the road for decades to come
- encouraging research into Bentley history
Each year we also present the Richard Sanders Award to the author who made the most outstanding contribution to the publication of Bentley history in the previous year. The trophy is given in memory of the late Richard Sanders, a former Trustee of the Foundation and Chairman of the Bentley Drivers Club who was enthusiastically committed to researching and publishing the Bentley story.
Our Museum
One of the Foundation’s greatest glories is its extensive historical (and current) collections, which include material and artefacts ranging from the earliest days of the Bentley family to the latest magazines with Bentley articles. Seamlessly dovetailing into our annual events schedule, our Exhibition Hall is the stage for permanent and constantly evolving displays of highlights from our archives and collections. We welcome individual and group visitors to the Museum; please contact us to arrange your visit.
Visiting our museum
- Open Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 4.00pm by appointment.
- Admission free, donations welcome.
- Our museum host will be on hand during your visit to ensure you do not miss out on some of the hidden treasures and stories.
Location
Address
W O Bentley Memorial Building
Ironstone Lane
Wroxton, Banbury
OX15 6ED
United Kingdom
E-mail
welcome@wobmf.org
Phone
+44 (0)1295 738886
- No public transport goes to the site but there is a bus to Wroxton from Stratford-on-Avon or Banbury.
- The museum is c.1.3 miles from the village.
- Access by road is from the A422 Stratford on Avon / Banbury road via Ironstone Lane signed to the Apollo Park.
Facilities
- There is a large private parking area with a disabled parking space close to the entrance.
- The Museum is located in the purpose built clubhouse of the Bentley Drivers Club which also contains a Library and Archive for those who wish to carry out their own research.
- All areas of the museum are accessable by wheelchair with a wheelchair friendly lift to the first floor.
- All assistance dogs are welcome at the museum. A water bowl is available on request.
- The toilets, including disabled facilities, are located just off the Foyer.
- A variety of seating is available throughout the museum.
- A shop selling Bentley related books and merchandise is located in the Foyer.
