Name: Brooklands Museum
Rating: 5.0

Brooklands Museum

Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Dr, Weybridge KT13 0SL, UK

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Brooklands Museum in Surrey, UK, is the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, located on the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit (1907). It showcases extensive collections of historic cars, motorcycles, and aircraft, featuring a Concorde experience, a reconstructed aircraft factory, and remnants of the original banked track.

Explore airplanes, racing cars and buses at the world's first purpose-built racetrack. Enjoy interactive experiences, Concorde tours, simulators and weekend bus rides. Brooklands Museum is fantastic for a family outing. Explore buses, racing cars, airplanes, playground and interactive experiences!

Price starts from £25.70 for Adults(18 years and over), £10.70 for Children(4-17 years & under 4 free). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

What's here: Explore the historic site which brings to life Brooklands' unique past, through our collection of motor vehicles, aircraft, landmarks and exhibition spaces.
Grand Prix: Where it all began. Step inside the workshop of Robin Jackson and discover the story of the first British Grand Prix races, held here at Brooklands in 1926 and 1927.
Fastest on Earth: This exhibition recalls the countless speed records achieved at Brooklands and pays tribute to the Brooklands drivers, riders, mechanics and engineers who claimed new records across the world.
The Clubhouse: Enjoy the period atmosphere of the 1907 Clubhouse and the evocative room settings including the Ladies' Reading Room, the Clerk of the Course’s Office, and Art Gallery.
The World's First Race Track: Originally constructed in 1907, the Brooklands race track was the ‘Ascot of Motorsport’ in its heyday. The outer circuit was 2 ¾ miles long, 100ft wide, with two long straights joined by two sections of the banked curve up to 30ft high.
Aircraft Factory: Explore the Brooklands Aircraft Factory, an immersive environment, harking back to the Hangar's original use as a manufacturing building.
Flight Shed: The Flight Shed exhibition tells the stories of the pilots and navigators who flew the aircraft during the War and what the atmosphere was like at Brooklands.
Barnes Wallis' Stratosphere Chamber: The Barnes Wallis-designed "Stratosphere Chamber" was built in 1946 to investigate high-speed flight at very high altitudes.
First to the Fastest: Brooklands was at the centre of some of the most significant innovations of the 20th century that have changed the way we travel today. This exhibition celebrates two historic Transatlantic air races in 1919 and 1969.
Aircraft Park: Innovating The World of Flight: This collection of aircraft represents the development of British and Global post-war civil aviation from the Viking, derived from the Second World War Wellington Bomber, to Concorde, the only supersonic aircraft to enter full airline passenger service.
McLaren: Driven by Design: This behind-the-scenes exhibition explores how the team at McLaren Automotive designed and developed one of the ultimate supercars, the McLaren Senna GTR.
London Bus Museum: The London Bus Museum at Brooklands houses a remarkable collection of around 35 buses and coaches, the largest collection of working historic London buses in the world.
Family things to do: Brooklands Museum is a unique and fantastic family outing. Open daily, with lots of indoor and outdoor areas for families to enjoy a wholesome day together. Explore buses, racing cars, airplanes, playground, problem-solving trails and interactive experiences!

Facilities

Parking: The main Museum car park is FREE and located at the main entrance. For larger events, additional parking is available in The Heights off Wellington Way. Follow event parking signs and marshals on event days.
Food & Drinks: Visit the Café in the Clubhouse for drinks, food, cakes, snacks and ice cream. Picnics are welcome, with lots of tables and green areas across the Paddock, playground, aircraft park and more.
Toilets: There are toilets at the Clubhouse, Jackson Shed, Vickers Suite and in the London Bus Museum. Wheelchair accessible unisex toilets are available in the Clubhouse.
Dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the Museum. Please ensure where possible your dog is wearing an identifiable harness/jacket where applicable.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Peak Tickets:

Adult: £25.70 (£28.30) in advance & £27.10 (£29.85) on the day.
Children (4–17): £10.70 (£11.80) in advance & £11.25 (£12.40) on the day.
Children (under 4): Free.
Members: Free.

Off Peak Tickets:

Adult: £24.35 (£26.80) in advance & £25.70 (£28.30) on the day.
Children (4–17): £10.15 (£11.20) in advance & £10.65 (£11.75) on the day.
Children (under 4): Free.
Members: Free.

Pricing URL: https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/visit/tickets-prices/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Celebration: From milestone birthdays and christenings to anniversaries, renewals of vows, and celebrations of life, Brooklands Museum is a truly special place to bring people together and make lasting memories. Our rates offer great value and include everything you need, so your guests can relax and enjoy the occasion without breaking the bank.

For more information please visit: https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/venue-hire/

Monday - Sunday: 10 am–5 pm.

Address: Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Dr, Weybridge KT13 0SL, UK

Post Code: KT13 0SL

Council: Elmbridge

County: Surrey

Location: Brooklands Museum is located between Weybridge and Byfleet in Surrey. Just a few minutes from Junction 10 of the M25 and the A3 London-Portsmouth trunk road or half an hour on the train from London Waterloo. Please note Brooklands Museum in not within the ULEZ boundary.
From the M25: Take the A3 towards London for approx. half a mile. Exit at Painshill junction, taking the A245 towards Byfleet. Follow the brown ‘Brooklands Museum’ signs to the Mercedes-Benz World entrance, marked by the Concorde Gate Guardian.
Parking: The main Museum car park is FREE and located at the main entrance. For larger events, additional parking is available in The Heights off Wellington Way. Follow event parking signs and marshals on event days.