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Brooklands, Surrey

Brooklands circuit, built in 1907, is the world's first purpose built motor racing circuit. Brooklands is no longer used as a race track, but the club house, and sections of the track remain. A motor and aviation museum has been created within the old infield, an area used during the Second World War for military aircraft manufacture. There are many interesting exhibits at Brooklands, including famous racing cars and aircraft. Aircraft to view include the supersonic airliner Concorde, on which you can take a "virtual" flight, and aircraft from both the First World War and Second World War. The club house has a lovely period charm, an interesting shop and a nice restaurant. But the star of the show must be the track. It's present rather dilapidated state only lends poignancy to the way it continues to sweep through the trees.

Opening Times: Open daily from 10am to 5pm in the summer, 10am to 4pm in the winter. Brooklands define summer and winter as when the clocks change. Last admission is one hour before closing. Closed from 3pm on 23rd December until 10am on 29th December.

Address: Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0QN

Directions: Brooklands is just off the B374, a few minutes from junction 10 of the M25. The nearest railway station is at Weybridge, Surrey, about a mile away from the track. Click here for an interactive map of the area around Brooklands. Use the satellite function to see Brooklands from the air

Access: Wheelchair access is good to all exhibits at Brooklands. There are adapted toilet facilities.

Contact:

telephone: 01932 857381.

e-mail: info@brooklands museum.com

web site: www.brooklandsmuseum.com