The 1907 race track was built in just nine months using 200,000 tons of concrete.
The site served as a vital manufacturing base for the Wellington bomber during the Second World War.
The world's first air race took place at Brooklands in 1910.
The museum houses the only remaining Vickers Vimy replica that successfully completed the flight from London to Australia in 1919.
The Concorde on-site, G-BBDG, was the first to fly across the Atlantic at supersonic speeds.
The track banking is steep enough that cars could theoretically drive at 120 mph without steering.
The site contains a section of the 'Test Hill', a steep incline used to test the power and braking of vintage automobiles.
It hosted the inaugural British Grand Prix in 1926.
Brooklands Museum occupies the site of the world’s first purpose-built banked motor racing circuit, constructed in 1907. It preserves the heritage of early British aviation and motorsport through its collection of vintage vehicles and aircraft. The museum features the relocated London Bus Museum and a preserved section of the original concrete race track. Visitors can explore the Concorde G-BBDG, a pre-production aircraft used for test flights. The site contains the historic Clubhouse, which served as the social hub for drivers and pilots during the early 20th century. Aviation manufacturing legacy is represented by the Hawker and Vickers-Armstrongs buildings, where legendary planes like the Hurricane were assembled. The site includes a motoring village that reconstructs the working environments of early racing mechanics. It functions as an active venue for classic car gatherings and vintage flying events.
The steep, curved concrete banking of the original race track provides the most iconic perspective of the site.
Check the event calendar online before arriving, as track days can lead to restricted access to certain outdoor zones.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the site covers a large area with a mix of grass, gravel, and concrete surfaces.
Pre-book the Concorde flight simulator experience upon arrival, as sessions fill up quickly.
Assuming you can see everything in under two hours; the sheer volume of aircraft and vehicle hangars requires significant time to traverse.
The museum is open daily but may host special events that restrict access to specific hangars or the track area.
