Brooklands Museum and Tour

Approximate Journey Time: 2 hrs

Time at destination: 4.5 Hours

Comfort stop on route: Yes

Guided Tour: 360 Tour

Included Extras: Concorde Experience

Experience a thrilling day at Brooklands Museum with a coach trip arriving around 11:30 am, giving you ample time to explore this historic site with a guided tour. Nestled in Surrey, Brooklands is famous as the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit and a center for British aviation innovation. The guided tour offers fascinating insights into the museum’s extensive collection, from vintage racing cars and motorcycles to iconic aircraft, including the Concorde and WWII-era planes. After the tour, enjoy time to wander through interactive exhibits, step inside historic aircraft, or explore the atmospheric grounds at your leisure. Departing at 4:00 pm, this trip promises an engaging day for motorsport and aviation enthusiasts alike.

Brooklands, located in Weybridge, Surrey, holds a remarkable place in British history as the site of the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit, which opened in 1907. Created by Hugh Fortescue Locke King, this 2.75-mile track with its iconic banked curves quickly became a hub for early motor racing and speed records, drawing spectators and competitors from around the world. The site’s connection to aviation began shortly after its opening, when pioneering pilots used the track’s infield for takeoffs and landings, eventually turning Brooklands into a focal point for British aviation innovation. By World War I, Brooklands had established itself as a vital center for aircraft manufacturing, with major firms like Vickers and Sopwith producing military aircraft on-site. This dual heritage of motorsport and aviation continued to flourish, making Brooklands a dynamic center for technological advancements throughout the 20th century.

Today, Brooklands Museum preserves and celebrates this rich history with a vast collection of historic vehicles, aircraft, and artifacts that reflect its legacy. The museum features restored sections of the original racetrack, where visitors can appreciate the pioneering spirit of early motor racing, as well as aircraft displays showcasing iconic models such as the Vickers Wellington bomber and the BAC Concorde. Exhibits delve into the achievements of legendary drivers and pilots associated with Brooklands, highlighting record-breaking feats and the evolution of automotive and aeronautical engineering. Through interactive displays, guided tours, and restoration projects, Brooklands Museum offers an immersive experience, allowing visitors to explore the incredible contributions made at this historic site to British motorsport and aviation.