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Brooklands Simulator Experience

NEW FOR 2026 - NOW OPEN

Race where legends were made. For over a century, Brooklands has been synonymous with speed, innovation and the pursuit of victory. Now it's your turn.

The Brooklands Simulator Experience places you in the driver's seat for an adrenaline-fuelled 10-minute challenge around a digitally recreated Brooklands circuit. 

Whether you're a seasoned motorsport enthusiast or a first-time racer, this immersive experience offers a thrilling taste of what it took to compete at the original home of British motorsport, on the world’s first purpose-built racing track. 

Choose from the Outer Circuit or Grand Prix Circuit and feel every acceleration, every corner, and find the ultimate racing line as you push for the perfect lap!

Set your fastest time, challenge your friends and see if you have what it takes to earn a place on the Brooklands leaderboard!

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How do I book?

Simulator Experience time slots run every 30 minutes from 10.15am until 30 minutes before the Museum closes. Sessions are only available to book on the day of your visit from Admissions. Please arrive 10 minutes before your session starts.

Price

Standard: £10 per person in addition to Museum admission

Brooklands Members: £9 per person

Please note: There is a minimum height of 140cm to take part in this experience. To book a Simulator session you must hold a valid admission ticket for the same day to Brooklands Museum.  

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The Simulator Experience

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

Once you have booked your timeslot at Admissions, drivers will be given a briefing leaflet to choose the car and circuit to drive and will hand this to the Simulator team upon arrival to their session.

Drivers can choose from two circuits:

The Brooklands Outer Circuit and the Brooklands Grand Prix Circuit

Drivers can choose from five cars (further information below)

Delage-S-8, McLaren P1, Mazda MX5 Cup, Tatuus FA01 and McLaren MP4/6

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The Simulators

The Simulator Experience has two Exsim TRK simulators with 34" ultra wide gaming display using Assetto Corsa software for high performance racing simulation. 

Engineered to remain rock-solid under heavy braking and aggressive steering, it eliminates flex to ensure 100% of force feedback is delivered directly to the driver.

The TRK has fibreglass racing seat which is fully adjustable seat with ±6° tilt and 220mm of fore-aft adjustment for maximum comfort.

Choose your car:

  1. Brooklands Museum Simulator Experience Delage

    Delage 15-S-8

    A Brooklands legend! It was a Delage 15-S-8 that won Britain's first Grand Prix, held here at Brooklands in 1926. Cars like this Delage took drivers to victory at Grands Prix all over Europe in the early days of motorsport.

    Our difficulty rating: 8/10

  2. Brooklands Museum Simulator Experience McLaren P1

    McLaren P1

    Hypercar royalty! Released in 2013, the McLaren P1 is arguably the most iconic modern McLaren. Known for its striking looks and speed, the P1 was packed full of F1 derived technology.

    Our difficulty rating: 6/10

  3. Brooklands Museum Simulator Experience Mazda MX-5

    Mazda MX5 Cup

    Small but mighty! The Mazda MX5 is one of the most popular cars in grassroots motorsport. MX5 Cup races are held all over the world, and are the perfect environment for drivers aiming to progress to higher tiers of motorsport to hone their skills.

    Our difficulty rating: 2/10

  4. Brooklands Museum Simulator Experience Tatuus FA01

    Tatuus FA01

    Humble beginnings! The Tatuus FA01 is based on a series known as Formula Abarth, which eventually became the Italian F4 series. For a lot of young racers, Formula 4 is their first experience in a single seat race car, and the first rung on the ladder to Formula 1.

    Our difficulty rating: 5/10

  5. Brooklands Museum Simulator Experience McLaren MP4-6

    McLaren MP4/6

    The pinnacle of motorsport! The Mclaren MP4/6 was the car that F1 legend Ayrton Senna drove to his third and final World Championship. With a screaming V12 engine behind him, Senna took the McLaren to 8 pole positions and 7 wins in the 1991 season.

    Our difficulty rating: 10/10

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.

  • 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.

  • 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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