Brooklands - the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit, constructed at Weybridge, Surrey in 1907 - was more than a great sporting arena. Brooklands was the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, home of Concorde and the site of many engineering and technological achievements throughout eight decades of the 20th century.
Explore the links below to discover how Brooklands and the items we have on display here helped to shape Britain and the World.
Collection
Discover more about the collection of vehicles and the historic buildings and landmarks that you can see at Brooklands Museum in this extensive online collections area. In some cases, there are images and further facts and figures on individual exhibits.
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Heritage
Explore the sections below to find the timeline of Brooklands history, the stories of the people who built, raced and flew at Brooklands and a look behind the scenes in our Museum Blog.
Brooklands Stories
Discover the stories of the legends of land and air, the men and women that raced, flew and built at Brooklands.
Brooklands Women: Ethel Locke King > Ethel Locke King oversaw much of the track's construction at Brooklands and was a vital member of the Surrey division of the Red Cross during World War One. 
Brooklands Stories: Reid Railton > In our next Brooklands Stories, volunteer Peter Kearns is sharing the story of engineer and record-breaking car design Reid Railton. 
Remembering the 88: a timeline of the 4th September 1940 Air Raid > Today marks the 80th anniversary of the devastating 4th September 1940 air raid on Brooklands. To chart the day’s events we have put together a timeline. 
Brooklands Stories: Sir Malcolm Campbell > In our next Brooklands Stories, volunteer Peter Kearns is sharing the story of Brooklands motor racing legend Sir Malcolm Campbell 
Brooklands Stories: Kay Petre > In our next Brooklands Stories, Volunteer Peter Kearns share the story of Brooklands legend Kay Petre 
Brooklands Stories: Sir George Edwards > In this Brooklands Stories, volunteer Peter Kearns is sharing the story of aircraft designer, Managing Director and Chairman of BAC, Sir George Edwards. 
LGBTQ at Brooklands: Roberta Cowell > Join us this month as we explore and celebrate the LGBTQ+ stories of Brooklands for LGBT History Month. This week we’re looking at Roberta Cowell, the UK’s first woman to undergo transgender... 
Brooklands Stories: Motorcyclist Theresa Wallach > Theresa Wallach’s pioneering life with motorcycles 
Grand Prix 95: Journey to Brooklands > This year we celebrate the 95th anniversary of the first British Grand Prix, which was held here at Brooklands on 7th August 1926. Volunteer Peter Kearns explores how Grand Prix racing came to... 
Museum Blog
Catch up on the staff and volunteers as they take care of the Brooklands Collection.
Behind the Scenes with Museum Assistant Dickon > In our latest blog series we're going behind the scenes at the Museum with our staff and volunteers. First up is Museum Assistant Dickon, who's written about working at the Museum during lockdown. 
Volunteer Stories - Timothy Newman > We are back with another of our Volunteer Stories. This time we have Concorde steward and Torchlight Tour guide Tim Newman. 
Behind the Scenes with the Learning & Engagement Officer > In our latest blog series, we're going behind the scenes at the Museum with our staff and volunteers. This week Laura has written about a day in the life of the Learning & Engagement Officer.
Collection Close-Up Episode 1 > Head behind the scenes at Brooklands in the first of our new series of Collection Close-ups. 
Volunteer Stories - Ken Wilbraham > We are back with another of our Volunteer Stories. This time we have Volunteer Ken Wilbraham, who has written about his experience of watching Concorde’s last flight from Heathrow. 
Brooklands Aircraft Factory in 360 > Have a look around the Brooklands Aircraft Factory exhibition in 360