Entrada al Brooklands Museum

Give yourself a proper stretch of time here, because Brooklands is bigger than most visitors expect. The museum spreads across a substantial site on the old circuit, with exhibits split between hangars, covered buildings and open-air areas, so comfortable shoes matter and it is worth checking the weather before you set out. Tickets are presented at the main entrance on Brooklands Road. Most visits start with the aviation side. Boarding the Concorde is the moment people remember, and it is one of the few examples anywhere still open to the public. From there the Second World War aircraft, including the Hawker Hurricane, connect the site to its wartime history. The motorsport collection tells the other half of the story, from the McLaren MP4/6 Formula 1 show car to the vintage motorcycles and racing cars tied to the circuit's pre-war heyday, and walking the surviving sections of banked track gives a real sense of how steep and fast the original circuit was. If the Concorde Mach 2 guided interior tour appeals, ask about availability when you arrive, as it is booked separately on site. Rules on touching or boarding exhibits vary by display, so follow staff guidance as you go.