What do I need before my session?

  • You must have a valid admission ticket for Brooklands Museum as well as your simulator booking.
  • You must ensure that you are tall enough to take part in the experience.
  • You must also choose your car and circuit ahead of your arrival to ensure your session starts on time.

Related FAQs

  • The simulator is aimed at adults and is more advanced than normal console racing games and children may find the software challenging.
  • You must be at least 140 cm (4 ft 7.5 in) tall.
  • If you are taller than 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) or weigh more than 100 kg, you may not fit comfortably in the simulator.

  • The Simulator Experience is located in the Jackson Shed, in the brand new Britain's Grand Prix Story exhibition.

  • The Jackson Shed is found in the Motoring village and is the first building on your left as you make your way into the Museum from Admissions.

  • Please arrive at the simulator area 10 minutes before your session starts.
  • Allow plenty of time during your Museum visit, as we recommend planning for a full-day visit and we are a 32 acre site.

  • The Museum will try to start sessions on time.
  • If you are late, the Simulator team may try to move you to a later session if space is available. This will need to be done at Admissions.
  • If however not replacement time slot is available or you completely miss your session, we are unable to issue a refund.

  • Drivers must follow all instructions given by the Simulator team during your session.
  • Failure to do so may result in your session being terminated.

  • Yes you can, subject to availability and you will be charged £10 for each additional session that is booked. 
  • Additional bookings must be made at Admissions and cannot be made at the Simulator Experience.

  • Yes, additional visitors who are part of your party are able to watch you take part in your experience without purchasing a session for themselves. All visitors must hold valid entry ticket to Brooklands Museum.

  • We have a small seating area for spectators however please note there may be other visitors taking part so we ask for visitors to respect the drivers taking part in the experience. If the Simulator Experience becomes crowded or too noisy, the team reserves the right to ask spectators to leave the area.

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