Brooklands Museum

Brooklands Museum brings aviation and motor racing history to life with hands-on exhibits, vintage vehicles kids can climb aboard, and real aircraft to explore. This legendary site, once the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit, offers interactive experiences that transform learning about engineering and speed into an exciting adventure for young minds.

• ✓Climbing aboard the iconic Concorde supersonic jet and exploring its cabin
• ✓Sitting in vintage racing cars and double-decker London buses
• ✓Interactive exhibits in the Flight Shed where kids can enter real aircraft cockpits
• ✓The historic banking circuit where children can walk on the actual race track
• ✓Hands-on engineering displays explaining how planes fly and cars race

1. 1.Download the free family trail activity sheets from the museum website before your visit to keep kids engaged with scavenger hunt style challenges throughout the exhibits.
2. 2.The Concorde Experience is a must-do highlight. Book your timed entry ticket early in your visit as slots fill up quickly, especially on weekends.
3. 3.Pack a picnic to enjoy in the outdoor areas near the historic Clubhouse, as on-site dining options are limited to a small cafe.
4. 4.Allow kids to burn energy on the Mercedes-Benz World Test Track viewing area before entering the museum for a calmer indoor experience.
5. 5.Visit the Flight Shed first when it's less crowded, as this is where the most interactive aircraft exhibits are located and children can sit in real cockpits.

Weekday mornings (Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM) are least crowded, giving kids more space to explore aircraft and vehicles. Avoid weekends and UK school holidays if possible, as popular interactive exhibits can have queues.

Admission is budget-friendly (under 15 pounds for adults, children often free or discounted). Free parking is available on-site. The small on-site cafe offers basic refreshments, but bringing snacks for kids is recommended for longer visits.

Open year-round with consistent hours. The museum hosts special events during UK school holidays including half-term breaks. Some outdoor exhibits and the historic banking are best enjoyed in dry weather (spring through early autumn).

The Waterside Inn in nearby Weybridge town center offers family-friendly pub food with a children's menu (10 minutes drive). For a quicker option, Tesco Superstore cafe on Brooklands Road provides inexpensive kid-friendly meals and high chairs.