SURREY
Box Hill
Brooklands Museum
Box Hill, A24 near Dorking, Surrey
Brooklands Road, Weybridge, KT13 0QN
Part of the outstanding Surrey Hills countryside. With views across Surrey and the south east, Box Hill shows the stunning countryside of Surrey, its wildlife and opportunities to get out in the open air.
The birthplace of British Motorsport and Aviation and home of Concorde, this fascinating museum is situated within the world’s first purpose built car race track. You can see the original track plus the cars and motorbikes that raced. See aeroplanes designed and built in the last century including the world famous Concorde – truly one of a kind.
Best Vantage Points: There are good views from the zig zag road, but the road is tight, so best is the view point right at the top. There is plenty of car parking. Restrictions: Please contact the National Trust. Best Time of Day: Daylight Hours. Permits: Please contact the National Trust.
Did You Know: Box Hill and the surrounding circuit is the main feature of the Olympic Cycle Road Race. Taking place on 28 & 29 July 2012, the road cycling route will include a hill climb up the famous zigzag road.
Best Vantage Points: A variety of interior and exterior vantage points.
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Public Liability Insurance Required? Yes, please contact Valerie Mills for more information.
Did You Know: The Cycle Road Race passes right by the museum.
Restrictions: Yes possibly, please contact Brooklands Museum. Best Time of Day: During daylight hours.
Fees: Please contact the National Trust. See The National Trust’s Film Unit notes on page 286
Fees: Yes, please contact Valerie Mills for more information.
Permits: Yes possibly, please contact Valerie Mills.
Contact: Valerie Mills Telephone: 01932 857381 Email: info@brooklandsmuseum.com Website: www.brooklandsmuseum.com
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