Brooklands Museum, in Weybridge, Surrey, is on the site of the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit.
This guide was updated in June 2026. Admission is temporarily cheaper than usual: a UK government VAT reduction has cut the price of standard tickets for visits between 25 June and 1 September 2026. 2026 also marks the centenary of Britain’s first Grand Prix, held at Brooklands in 1926, with a year of celebrations running across the site. You can book through GetYourGuide to secure your ticket before you travel.
Brooklands Museum Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0SL |
| Hours | Daily 10am–5pm (summer); 10am–4pm (winter, from 2 Nov) |
| Adult admission, 25 June–1 Sept (online) | £23.00 |
| Child admission, 4–17, 25 June–1 Sept (online) | £9.50 |
| Children under 4 | Free |
| Nearest station | Weybridge, then a 20–30 minute walk, bus or taxi |
| Typical visit | 3–4 hours |
Why book Brooklands Museum tickets?
- 🏛️ The birthplace of British motorsport: built in 1907 as the world’s first purpose-built race track.
- 🎟️ Cheaper for the summer: a government VAT cut has temporarily reduced standard ticket prices.
- 🌿 Step inside Concorde: one of the few places in the world where visitors can board the supersonic aircraft.
- 📜 100 years of the British Grand Prix: 2026 marks the centenary of the race first held here in 1926.
- 💰 Free parking on site: the main museum car park costs nothing, a rarity for a Surrey attraction.
Brooklands Museum Opening Hours
Brooklands Museum opens at 10am every day. Summer hours run until 5pm; from 2 November, winter hours close at 4pm instead. Hours can shift around event days and exhibition changes, so it’s worth checking the calendar before you travel. The museum’s Jackson Shed exhibition was closed for refurbishment until 27 June 2026, reopening with a new Grand Prix display.
Brooklands Museum Ticket Prices
| Ticket (25 June–1 Sept, online) | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £23.00 |
| Child (4–17) | £9.50 |
| Children under 4 | Free |
| Members and carers | Free |
These are the standard admission prices in pounds sterling for visits between 25 June and 1 September 2026, when a government VAT reduction has temporarily lowered the cost of a standard ticket. Prices rise again from 2 September, to £25.70 online for an adult, before easing slightly for winter opening from November. Booking in advance through GetYourGuide is the simplest way to lock in your visit date. Members and carers always go free, and children under 4 never pay.
Getting to Brooklands Museum
By car: Free on-site parking is signposted from Junction 10 of the M25 and the A3. The museum sits outside the ULEZ zone.
By train: Weybridge station is about 30–35 minutes from London Waterloo, then a 20–30 minute walk, the 436 bus, or a short taxi ride.
By bus: The 436 (Falcon Buses) connects Weybridge, Byfleet and Woking, stopping near Mercedes-Benz World, a 5–10 minute walk from the entrance.
By air: Heathrow is about 30 minutes away by car, and Gatwick about 40 minutes.
Brooklands Museum Parking
The main museum car park is free and sits right at the entrance, off Brooklands Drive. Extra parking opens nearby for larger events, with marshals directing traffic on the day. Satnav users should follow the brown tourist signs once they reach the area, since some systems misdirect drivers to a private entrance.
How Long to Spend at Brooklands Museum
Most visitors spend three to four hours exploring the 32-acre site, including Concorde, the Aircraft Park and the London Bus Museum. Allow longer if you’re booking the Concorde tour or a driving experience on top of general admission.
Brooklands Museum Accessibility
Brooklands is a large open-air site with some bumpy, uneven historic surfaces, though most areas are step-free. There’s no step-free access onto any aircraft, including Concorde, which all have steep boarding steps. Three wheelchairs and mobility scooters are available to borrow free of charge, and one carer ticket is free for each visitor who needs assistance. Ear defenders and sensory backpacks can also be borrowed from admissions for visitors who find busy event days overwhelming.
What to See at Brooklands Museum
Concorde: Visitors can board this supersonic aircraft, one of the few places in the world where that’s still possible, and see the cockpit and cabin as they were in service.
The Aircraft Park: This collection traces British and global civil aviation from the Vickers Viking to Concorde, set out across the museum’s grounds.
The World’s First Race Track: Built in 1907, the original 2¾-mile banked circuit was the world’s first purpose-built motor racing venue, with sections of the steep banking still standing today.
Aircraft Factory: Set inside a former manufacturing hangar, this exhibition recreates the working conditions of Brooklands’ aircraft production lines.
The Clubhouse: Dating from 1907, this building keeps period rooms including the Ladies’ Reading Room and the Clerk of the Course’s Office.
London Bus Museum: Around 35 historic buses and coaches make up the largest working collection of London buses anywhere in the world, housed on the same site.
Brooklands Museum Practical Visitor Tips
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Book online in advance | Advance online tickets are cheaper than paying at the gate, especially during peak periods. |
| Check the Concorde tour times on arrival | Pre-booking the Concorde experience is strongly advised, since spaces are limited. |
| Wear comfortable shoes | Much of the site has bumpy, uneven historic surfaces underfoot. |
| Allow a full half-day | Most visitors spend three to four hours seeing the main collections. |
| Watch for exhibition closures | Galleries occasionally close for refurbishment; check the website before you travel. |
Brooklands Museum FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why are tickets cheaper right now? | A temporary government VAT cut has reduced standard admission prices from 25 June to 1 September 2026. |
| Can I go inside Concorde? | Yes, though boarding involves steep steps with no step-free alternative. |
| Is parking included? | Yes, the main museum car park is free. |
| How long should I plan to stay? | Most visitors spend three to four hours exploring the site. |
| Are dogs allowed? | Only registered assistance dogs; the site is a protected heritage monument. |
Things to Do Near Brooklands Museum
Mercedes-Benz World: Next door to the museum, this free-to-enter showroom also runs driving experiences on its own test track.
Weybridge town centre: A short walk or drive away, the town sits on the River Wey, with shops, cafés and a riverside walk.
Painshill Park: A short drive away, this restored 18th-century landscape garden has follies, a grotto and a Gothic temple.
RHS Garden Wisley: About 15 minutes’ drive away, this is the Royal Horticultural Society’s flagship garden.
Sandown Park Racecourse: A short drive away in Esher, this racecourse hosts horse racing and other events throughout the year.
What to Visit Tomorrow Near Brooklands Museum
Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridgeshire: About 1 hour 30 minutes’ drive away, a major aviation museum spread across historic wartime hangars.
RAF Museum London, Hendon: About an hour’s drive away, the national collection of British and Commonwealth military aircraft.
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu: About 1 hour 15 minutes’ drive away, a collection spanning the earliest days of motoring to modern Formula 1.
Science Museum, London: About an hour’s drive away, with substantial transport and aviation galleries alongside its wider collection.
Haynes International Motor Museum, Somerset: About two hours’ drive away, one of Europe’s largest collections of cars under one roof.
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- What to know when visiting Winchester Cathedral.
- A practical guide to visiting Marwell Zoo near Winchester.
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