Brooklands Museum. The birthplace of British motorsport and aviation and home of Concorde. Brooklands
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It's Mini Day tomorrow! We can't wait! 😍
There will be a DJ in the paddock, a brunch (with option to go bottomless🍹) in the Napier room, as well as all of the iconic Minis on display - what's not to love?!
Book your tickets now for the best price; https://zurl.co/HGAu
Please note there are road works in the local area, so please allow extra time for your journey to the Museum.
Who's excited for Mini Day on Sunday? 👋
If you bring your Mini along, you can park on the historic Brooklands site and you will get a limited edition sticker for your car (although when they're gone, they're gone!) 😍
Book tickets for the event here; https://zurl.co/YHz3
Women’s history month: Diana Barnato Walker - a pilot who played an important role in WW2
Narrated by reception member, Georgina.
Did you miss our latest Women’s history month post over on TikTok? Make sure to follow us to see all our latest videos!
Women’s History Month: Muriel Thompson
Muriel Thompson was an early racing driver at Brooklands
Only a week to go until Mini Day!😍
Who's joining us?👋
Book your tickets here; https://zurl.co/44Lh
Don't forget if you're a National Lottery Player you can get half price entry between the 19th and 24th March😍
Just bring along a recent National Lottery ticket or scratch card to redeem this offer
You can find T&C's on the National Lottery's site;
https://zurl.co/Df3i
It’s British Science Week!
So today we’re talking about Dorothy Hatfield
If you're a National Lottery Player you can get half price entry between the 19th and 24th March😍
Just bring along a recent National Lottery ticket or scratch card to redeem this offer
You can find more details and T&C's on the National Lottery's site;
https://zurl.co/Df3i
Join us on Sunday 26th March, for Mini Day!
We'll be we celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Mini Cooper S and the site will be full of the iconic Mini through the ages.
If you'd like to cut out your own Mini as demonstrated in the video, please visit; https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/brooklands-mini-day-2023 where you can download the poster as well as book your tickets for the event!
We can't wait to see you there 🤩
Women’s History month: Gwenda Hawkes - another incredible legend on the Brooklands track!
Happy International Women’s Day!
And happy birthday to Beatrice Shilling! 🥳🥳
Women’s History month: Kay Petre narrated by Director of Marketing, Sam.
Have you heard of Kay Petre before? Would you like to know more?
Women’s History month: Dorothy Levitt
Although Dorothy was never able to race at Brooklands, her contributions as a female driver in this period was exceptional!
Women’s History Month: Hilda Hewlett
Narrated by reception team menber Georgina
Have you seen Hilda Hewlett’s gloves in the Flight shed?
Women’s History month!
We’re starting with one of the Brooklands founders, Ethel Locke King!
Have you seen her car, Daisy, at the Museum?
Today marks the first day of Womens History Month.
This Women's History month we will be looking at women from Brooklands history - from racing drivers to pioneering aviators. We're looking forward to sharing their stories!
Any guesses which women we may be talking about?
What's coming up this month on Concorde?
Join us for one of our Concorde Signature events next month, more details and booking can be found here; https://zurl.co/xZGF
It's only a month until Mini Day! 😍
Have you got your tickets yet?
If you are an owner of a Classic Mini Cooper S (1963-71) then you have the chance to park in our special area in our Paddock, to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Mini Cooper S!
These special spots are first come, first served so please email [email protected] if you'd like to proudly display your Mini Cooper S in this area!
To book your tickets for Mini Day or make a club booking please visit; https://zurl.co/qXmE
Dreaming of sipping Champagne on Concorde?
Dream no longer, we still spaces left on our next Concorde Deluxe Tour on the 9th March!
If you'd like to book your space please visit; https://zurl.co/DQxi
to half term last week!
We absolutely loved the Brooklands Aviation legends coming to life last week, did you manage to say hi to them?
If you missed them, the Brooklands Motoring legends will be here for Easter!
Book your visit; https://zurl.co/0u4x
Zoom Through History
Fly the original only surviving Concorde simulator in the world alongside actual Concorde pilots who trained on this very simulator! (All British Concorde pilots trained on this simulator)
You can book our Gold or Silver packages here;
https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/concorde/concorde-events/fly-the-simulator
Have you joined us in our search for speed this February half term?
Pictured is some of our Aviation heroes - make sure to say hi to them if you see them around the site!🛫
There's still plenty of time to join us for lots of half term fun - for the best price, book online in advance: https://zurl.co/wazy
Zoom Through History
in 1913 Percy Lambert was the first person to drive 100 miles in an hour which he achieved here at the Brooklands race track.
Today is
In November we launched our Brooklands Innovation Academy which saw over 400 students learn all about STEM and STEM careers.
Many of our speakers and workshop providers for the day were female and talked to our students about their careers so far and barriers that they faced as
Find out more about Brooklands Innovation Academy here; https://zcu.io/yH5i
Tickets are now on sale for Italian Car Day!
We can't wait for this years event😍
Buy yours now; https://zcu.io/jawL
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Who's joining us this February half term in our
Explore the days of pioneering aviation -there will be family activities, costume characters, live vehicle demonstrations and more!
Book now; https://zcu.io/PPe5
Ever wanted to sip Champagne on Concorde?
We’ve got a glass waiting for you!
Our next Deluxe Tour is this Friday (10th Feb) and we’ve still got a handful of places left - so if you want to upgrade your Friday, book now!
https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/concorde/concorde-events/deluxe-concorde-experience
Are you joining us this February half term in our Search for speed? 🛫
Step back in time to the days when Brooklands was part of pioneering early aviation
Meet the Aviation legends of Brooklands, do a family craft and complete our Pioneers trail around the Museum!
For the best price book online in advance - https://zcu.io/zypN
On the 2nd February 1933 the formation of the Brooklands School of Flying Ltd was announced!
Cool things in our Aircraft factory part 2!
Design your own aircraft in our Aircraft Factory!
Who thinks they could design the best aircraft? 👋
in 1912 the Sopwith School of Flying was founded by Thomas Sopwith at Brooklands.
Thomas Sopwith was an early aviation pioneer. By the end of 1912 he moved in to Military Aircraft production, opening the Sopwith Aviation Company at Brooklands.
The company made more than 16,000 aircraft during the First World War.
After WW1 the Sopwith Aviation Company went bankrupt. Thomas Sopwith along with other such as Harry Hawker then founded the H.G. Hawker Engineering Company.
Join us this February Half Term to explore the world of flight as we take a step back in time to the early days of aviation when Brooklands pioneered aircraft and pilot training!
From creating a (paper) aeroplane to meeting the Brooklands aviation heroes, there will be plenty for all the family to enjoy!
To save, book your tickets online in advance via our website; https://zcu.io/GZrq
Ever wondered how Concorde worked? Book on to a Concorde technical tour!
We’ve got spaces available for our Concorde Technical tours on Friday 3rd February so make sure to book now to avoid disappointment!
https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/concorde/concorde-events/technical-concorde-experience
Who’s joining us for the VSCC driving tests today?
Tests have already started, but there’s still plenty of time to catch some action on the track!
Have you visited our Concorde before? Book tickets on our website for the Concorde Experience; https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/explore/exhibitions/Concorde-Experience
Who would like more videos on Concorde?
Join us this Sunday fo Vintage Sports-Car Club and their annual Driving Tests!
Some 60 pre-war cars will tackle a dozen different tests around complicated courses laid out around the historic Brooklands site including Test Hill and Members Banking, with drivers competing against the clock while trying to avoid any penalty-attracting mistakes.
Who's looking forward to it? We can't wait!
Book your tickets here: https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/vscc-driving-tests-1
We had a beautiful frosty morning today at Brooklands Museum 😍
📸 Image One - Test Hill - Test Hill was used to to test the ability of cars to climb steep hills and also test their brakes!
📸 Image 2 - The view from the Finishing Straight of our historic track!
📸 Image 3 - A frozen cobweb on the display engine outside Concorde
If you got any frosty Brooklands pictures, make sure to tag us!
🔈 Calling Classic Car Owners
Join us on Wednesday for the Rallye Monte Carlo Historique start which will be starting from Brooklands Museum!
Feel free to bring along your classic car to join in the action!
More info here; https://zcu.io/MBGj
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Did you know we offer great value individual, joint and family memberships? With perks such as unlimited visits to us and free entry for events, it’s a great time to join😍 Find out more about becoming a member on our website - https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com
Tomorrow is your last chance for a car ride this Summer so make sure to visit us! Car rides are so much fun and allows you to see more of our historic track!😍 To get the best price ticket to visit the Museum, book in advance via our website https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com 🤩
Try the floating ping pong ball experiment with our learning team! 🏓 To find out more about how we’re supporting science development then visit; https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/learning/brooklands-innovation-academy
Try this balloon rocket experiment with our learning team! 🎈 If you want to learn more about how Brooklands Museum is supporting science development then visit; https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/learning/brooklands-innovation-academy 🥼👩🔬
The Halford Special! Join us this Sunday to celebrate all things Aston Martin at the Aston Martin Heritage Festival! Tickets available here; https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/aston-martin-heritage-festival We can’t wait🤩🤩
The Aston Martin Razor Blade! See more from Aston Martin at the Aston Martin Heritage festival on the 14th August, tickets available here: https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/aston-martin-heritage-festival 🤩
#Onthisday in 1893 Sir Sydney Camm was born! Sydney Camm is most famous for his role in creating the Hawker Hurricane! ✈️ Find Sydney Camms desk and tools in our Aircraft Factory!
Make a balloon powered car inspired by Barnes Wallis! 🚗 Here at Brooklands we’re excited about STEM- to find out more about learning science at Brooklands check out the Brooklands Innovation Academy - https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/learning/brooklands-innovation-academy - from schools to sponsorship, there’s a way to get involved Let us know if you try this at home! 🤩
A little bit of aviation history for you this Wednesday! Have you seen our replica of the Blériot XI? It’s an important part of early aviation! ✈️ You can see it in our Aircraft Factory! Book your tickets to visit here; https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com
How to stay cool this weekend at Brooklands Museum! During the current extreme hot weather expected from Friday 15th July, the interior of some of our exhibits, particularly the aircraft, will get extremely hot and we may need to close some exhibits earlier than usual to help look after our visitors, volunteers and staff and to protect our exhibits. Please we have made the decision to close the museum on Monday 18th July for the safety of our visitors, volunteers, and staff. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause. Please check back for further updates and to confirm whether we will be open again on Tuesday 19th July. Stay safe everyone and make sure to drink plenty of water 😎☀️🍦
Did you know sewing was an important part of early aircraft production? Come and see for yourself in our Aircraft factory!
We’re having so much fun at Brooklands Years Relived today! Come and join us in this wonderful sunshine ☀️🍹
John Cobb is back at Brooklands … Well not quite but we do have costumes actors in playing the parts of Brooklands Legends such as John Cobb and Bill Wisdom! 🤩 Their special appearances will begin this weekend at the Brooklands Years Relived event and will continue for every weekend in July! Then in the summer holidays you will have the chance to interact with these Brooklands characters, every day! 🙌🏻 To book tickets to Brooklands Years Relived this Saturday and meet one of our Brooklands Characters please visit; https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/brooklands-years-relived
Join us this Saturday for Brooklands Years Relived! Celebrate the Brooklands era with dancing, entertainment and classic cars! There will be a prize for best dressed so make sure to wear your best vintage outfit 👗 We can’t wait to see you, advance price tickets can be booked on our website - https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/brooklands-years-relived 🤩
The Rudge is just one of the amazing motorbikes that’ll be out on Motorcycle day this Sunday! Be sure to join us for an action-packed day!🤩🤩
Getting the Napier Railton out on the track at Goodwood!😍 We’ll be going round the track twice today at Goodwood Festival of Speed- don’t miss it! We’ll be in the Brooklands Paddock all weekend so come and say hi👋🏻
We are at Goodwood festival of speed this weekend! Come say hi- we’re in the Brooklands Paddock👋🏻😍
Happy Birthday to us 🎂🎁 Today marks 115 years since the Brooklands race track was opened! The procession of cars was led by Ethel Locke King, and it wasn’t long until records were being broken on the Brooklands Circuit!
New car alert! We have the Leyland Thomas Special on loan to us - this wonderful car has an exciting history at Brooklands and is available to view at the Museum now! #motoringmondays
It’s #FlyingFridays where we talk all things aviation! Here’s a selection of some cool things in our Aircraft Factory! What’s your favourite thing in our Aircraft Factory? Leave a comment! When you next visit, make sure to look out for these little gems in our collection 👀😍
We had so much fun celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Kenelm Lee Guinness’ 1922 land speed record! Thank you so much to everyone who came along, it was a fantastic day! What was your highlight of the day? #brooklandsmuseum #brooklands #cars #racing #driving #motorsports #motor #history #celebration
Part four of our centenary of speed series! We chat to Beaulieu and see the fantastic 350 hp Sunbeam in action!😍 Make sure to join us tomorrow, here at Brooklands Museum, to see lots of incredible cars in action and honour Kenelm Lee Guinness’ record! Thank you to Doug @national_motor_museum for the interview!🙌🏻 #cars #driving #motor #motorsport #brooklandsmuseum #f1 #history #historians #racing
Did you see part three of our Centenary of speed series? Make sure to follow us on Tik tok to see if first! We look at the actual certificate of this amazing achievement with Beatrice from our collections team. Make sure to join us tomorrow for a day celebrating this achievement & recreating the iconic picture👀📸 #driving #motor #cars #history #brooklandsmuseum #museums
Was great fun celebrating Jaguar Drivers Club Centenary today! There was a wonderful mix of Jaguars on display😍😍 Make sure to tag us in your photos and videos from the day!
Part two of our centenary of speed series! Did you know that Kenelm Lee Guinness helped with improving the production of cars and aircraft? Keep an eye out for part 3👀 We’re on Tik tok if you want to give us a follow; brooklandsmuseum1 #brooklandsmuseum #brooklands #cars #motoring #history #historians #museums #driving #facts #explorepage
Part one of our Centenary of Speed series! On the 17th May 1922 Kenelm Lee Guinness broke the land speed record here at Brooklands, we will be exploring the 100-year anniversary of this amazing achievement with a series of videos 🎥 Make sure to keep an eye out for part two tomorrow👀
Secrets Tuesday - episode 7 already! Coming up tomorrow, we're off to Shuttleworth once again to see a Sopwith Camel take to the skies! Back on home turf, we're taking a devoted Brooklands volunteer for a spin in a Bentley and seeing if the magnificent Flying Millyard motorcycle can make it up Test Hill at Brooklands Motorcycle Day! Watch tomorrow at 8pm on Yesterday channel or catch-up on UKTV play
To all of our viewers who have tuned in so far, thanks for coming back again each week and here's a taster of what's coming up on tonight's episode..... The ultimate race - can the Brough Superior beat the Napier Railton to the finish line?! Will the Range Rover Fire Truck be ready for Emergency Services Day? And will Perry and Michael get to ride the Norton Sidecar? So many questions! FInd out the answers in tonight's episode at 8pm on Yesterday Channel
Coming up on episode 4 of Secrets of the Transport Museum tomorrow night... A 1927 Grand Prix winning Norton motorcycle is handed down from father to son, Julian tries to get the Ladybird Glider to take flight and 'Go 54' Talbot goes head to head with the 'Go 52' for the Brooklands Trophy at Goodwood Revival. Tune in on Yesterday Channel at 8pm tomorrow night! #SecretsOfTheTransportMuseum
Brooklands - the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit, constructed at Weybridge, Surrey in 1907
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Built in 1907 by Hugh and Ethel Locke King, Brooklands became the place where this country’s most daring drivers and inventive engineers came during the sport’s most formative years. The World Land Speed Record was set here on three separate occasions, the Track hosted the first two RAC British Grands Prix in 1926 and 1927.
Motorcycle racing started at Brooklands in 1908 and the Track quickly became home of many motorcycle riders, including Eric Fernihough and Noel Pope.
The Museum is home to the Members’ Banking, the steepest part of the Brooklands race track, and has a wide collection of cars, motorcycles and bicycles, particularly from the heyday of the track until it closed in 1939. The motoring collection is displayed inside the surviving Motoring Village buildings, next to the iconic Brooklands Clubhouse.
Brooklands was also one of the most prolific aircraft production sites in Europe. From A V Roe’s first trials here in 1907-08, through many decades of manufacture, no other place in Europe, has seen such achievements. Some 18,600 new aircraft of nearly 250 types were first flown, manufactured or assembled at Brooklands.
The Museum’s collection of Brooklands aircraft spanning the last hundred years ranges from a replica of the aeroplane in which A.V.Roe carried out pioneering flight trials to Concorde G-BBDG.
Inside the new award-winning Brooklands Aircraft Factory exhibition, we tell the story of Brooklands’ manufacturing heritage. Exhibitions explore the history of aircraft manufacture - from the pioneering early aircraft of wood and fabric, to the supersonic airliner and the technologies of the future.
Across in the Aircraft Park visitors can step aboard the Brooklands Concorde and re-live the supersonic age on our fascinating 35-minute tour. Inside the Balloon Hangar building, we have created a 4D Theatre that provides the closest experience any living person will have of “racing” around the Brooklands Race Track, “flying” with the Red Arrows or "Driving" with Mike Hawthorne around Le Mans.
A wide range of motoring and aviation events are held through the year – full details are on the Museum What’s On Calendar.
The Museum is open from 10am every day except a few days over Christmas. we close at 4pm in the winter and 5pm in the summer. To find out more about our opening times and admission please visit our website.
Admission Charges Adult £14. 50 Senior Citizen/Student £13.50 Children (5-16) £8.00 Children under 5 FREE Family ticket £38.00 (2 adults & up to 3 children)
Visit www.brooklandsmuseum.com for the latest information.
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