Concorde: History, Visiting & Experience

Brooklands is the home of Concorde. The first aircraft to carry 100 passengers at twice the speed of sound, not only was Concorde an engineering marvel, she was an icon of beauty, style, and in her own way, a brand.

21 January 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Concorde's first commercial flight - a historic moment which enabled passengers to experience supersonic flight and heralded the golden age of travel.

Departing from London Heathrow and Paris Charles de Gaulle at exactly 11.40am respectively, on 21 January 1976, Concorde was in service for nearly 30 years before retiring in 2003.

Enjoy lots of exciting coverage on this special anniversary:

• Listen to our CEO Alex Patterson speaking on BBC Radio Surrey (from 01:11:24)
• Hear Concorde Pilot John Tye speaking on BBC Radio Surrey (from 02:10:55)
• Read Chief Concorde Pilot Mike Bannister's article

Today one of these iconic aircrafts, Delta Golf, stands preserved in all her glory at Brooklands Museum, for many generations to enjoy and admire this engineering marvel.

History: The Concorde Story

Not only was Concorde an engineering marvel, she was an icon of beauty, style, and in her own way, a brand. Every aspect of the aircraft was designed for aerodynamic efficiency, and yet the outcome became something truly elegant; instantly recognisable all over the world.

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Get onboard Concorde

Our Concorde Crew will guide you under the wings and through the cabin of the world’s first supersonic airliner.

Concorde Experience

Take the Brooklands Concorde Experience and see inside the world's most famous aircraft. Re-live the excitement of the supersonic age in this fascinating 35-minute tour.

The daily Concorde Experience runs throughout the day, and requires both a Museum admission ticket and an additional Concorde Experience ticket to be purchased. Pre-booking is recommended, especially during busy periods. Concorde tickets are available in checkout after museum admission is added to the basket. All passengers require a boarding pass, including children under 5. Maximum 16 guests per Concorde Experience.

Supersonic Family Tours

In the school holidays, enjoy this 15 minute children's tour on the world's most famous aircraft.

Sensory tours available during Quiet Hour >

£3.50pp in addition to museum admission. Under 4s go free, ticket required. Subject to availability. A guardian or adult must accompany children at a maximum of 5 children per adult. Book on the day, or pre-book Concorde tickets are available in checkout after museum admission is added to the basket.