Latest news
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Anniversary of the last Concorde flight from New York to London
23rd Oct 2024
To mark the anniversary of the last flight from New York to London, Mike Bannister has written a dedication.
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Time and Leisure Award
23rd Mar 2023
Brooklands Museum is Highly Commended for the Family Attraction of the Year Award.
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Brooklands Innovation Academy returns with Professor Brian Cox to inspire more STEM students through loaded 2023 programme
13th Mar 2023
This year, the main event will take place on the 3rd of October with Professor Brian Cox CBE FRS in attendance to guide and inspire students from across the region and encourage them to consider a career in science and engineering.
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Herbert le Vack Gold Star Centenary
27th Oct 2022
Herbert LeVack was according to many who research this period ‘one of, if not the greatest rider of his time’. He started competing and designing bikes before the First World War, but came to prominence during the 1920’s. Riding a 994cc Indian, nicknamed “the Camel” he competed in races and record attempts. The high point of his career should have been 1921 when he attempted to become the first person to reach 100mph at Brooklands. However, the title was snatched from his grasp in dramatic fashion when Douglas Davidson, riding a Harley Davidson got the record. The 34 year-old Le Vack, devastated, and with a broken highly tuned motorcycle was on the brink of walking away from the sport.
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Brooklands Museum WINS Surrey Business Tourist Attraction of the Year Award
25th Nov 2019
BROOKLANDS Museum in Weybridge has been named ‘Tourist attraction of the year’ at the prestigious Surrey Business Awards 2019 for its unique visitor experience and community initiatives.