Brooklands Museum Grand Prix Cars On Members Banking Credit Lou Johnson

Grand Prix Centenary Special Event 2026 - TICKET HOLDER INFORMATION

  • Please consider travelling by public transport. See the "Getting here" section below for more information
  • Information for ticket holders
Unfortunately, due to overwhelming demand, tickets for Saturday 8 August 2026 are now completely SOLD OUT. We are sorry for any disappointment this may cause. Please note there will be no tickets available on the day.

Ticket Holder Information

2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Britain's 1st Grand Prix, held at the Brooklands race circuit. 

The original pioneering event, organised by the Royal Automobile Club in August 1926, laid the foundations for Grand Prix racing in Britain and began a legacy of innovation, competition, and sporting excellence that continues to define the sport today.

Highlights will include:

  • Century-spanning Grand Prix car showcase, from historic to modern Formula 1
  • Live demonstrations on the Mercedes-Benz World circuit
  • Dynamic displays along Members' Banking and Finishing Straight
  • Compere led commentary and large screen coverage of the action
  • Interviews with drivers and motorsport experts
  • Live music, entertainment and 1926 themed atmosphere
  • Dedicated hospitality areas and curated food offerings
  • Interactive motorsport experiences and family friendly activities

This Grand Prix Centenary event represents one of the most significant milestones in the Museum’s history and a rare opportunity to celebrate a century of racing excellence. It is a truly once in a generation occasion, bringing together the drama, innovation, and spectacle of Grand Prix racing past and present.

We look forward to celebrating a century of Grand Prix history, to honour the speed, passion and heritage at the original home of British motorsport.

1926 Halford Special Credit Jack Harrison Classic & Sports Car

Grand Prix Centenary vehicle list

Celebrating 100 years since Britain's first Grand Prix was held at Brooklands race circuit, expect to see over 100 Grand Prix cars marking a century of Grand Prix racing.

View the timeline of cars and learn what has changed over 100 years of racing, sculpting motorsport as we know it today.

Click below to view the attending cars.

Vehicle List

Refreshments & Hospitality

  1. Members Bar Balcony Hospitality, Brooklands Museum, Surrey

    Brooklands Club Members Bar & Restaurant

    Exclusive to Brooklands Club Members to book in advance:

  2. Sunbeam Cafe Cakes, Brooklands Museum, Surrey

    Food & Drink

    Enjoy a wide variety of food outlets on the day:

    • Sunbeam Café
    • The Paddock Food village
    • Trackside refreshment vans (Mercedes-Benz World)
    • Recharge Café (Mercedes-Benz World) 

  3. Mercedes-Benz World hospitality packages

    Experience exceptional hospitality with unrivalled views of the handling track, so you don't miss any of the action.

    More

Key Information

All visitors must have a valid pre-booked ticket to enter the event. Please arrive together with your group and be ready to have your tickets scanned. Please note that tickets will not be available to purchase on the day. The event will take place across both the Brooklands Museum and Mercedes-Benz World sites. Collect your wristband from Brooklands Museum entrances before proceeding to Mercedes-Benz World.
 
Bags checks will be in operation for this event. Please come prepared to open your bags for security staff at admissions. Alcohol, glass bottles, large bags and drones will not be permitted. For full details on bag checks and prohibited items please see below.

Shopping: Souvenir programmes and a limited-edition range of merchandise will be available for purchase on the day.
 
Drones and motorsport don’t mix. For the safety of our drivers and the enjoyment of all our guests both Brooklands Museum and Mercedes-Benz World operate a strict no drones policy. 

Address: Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey.   

We strongly advise travelling by public transport. Parking allocations have been based on one car per group booking. Falcon Buses are generously supporting this event with free travel for ticket holders right to the Museum entrance. 

Car: Please check your emails for personalised parking information. Our friendly Marshals will be on hand to assist you.

Train: The nearest station is Weybridge, served by frequent services from London Waterloo, with journey times of around 30–35 minutes. From Weybridge station, Falcon Buses will be operating their bus service free of charge, with a dedicated stop at the Brooklands Museum event entry point. If you walk from the station please use the signposted footpath, which takes you to the Vickers Bridge entry point as our Campbell Gate entrance will not be open.

Bus: Falcon Buses are providing ticket holders with complimentary bus travel across their network, with a dedicated stop at the Brooklands Museum entry point. All Falcon Buses for this event are accessible for wheelchairs and buggies. See below for route maps.

Taxi and Drop-off: The drop off point is in The Heights Business Park, Wellington Way, Weybridge, KT13 0NY what3words: ///lucky.fortunate.chops

Our main visitor carpark at the end of Brooklands Drive is exclusively for guests who have pre-booked a carer ticket. It is essential that these spaces remain available for those that require them. Please do not use this carpark for dropping-off passengers or for any other purpose.  
 
Please ensure that you leave plenty of time to travel and be prepared to have your bag checked by security staff. Vehicles and contents in the carparks are left entirely at the owners risk.

Direct buses to Brooklands Museum
Our 436, 514 and 515 routes will all serve the special Brooklands Museum drop-off point at The Heights, giving you direct links from Woking, Weybridge, Esher and Kingston.

Shuttle from Weybridge station
If you’re arriving by train, we’ll also be running a dedicated shuttle bus on the day between Weybridge Railway Station and Brooklands Museum.

Times from Weybridge Station 
0930 0950 1010 1030 1050 

Return times from Brooklands Museum
1530 1550 1610 1630 1650

Free travel for event ticket holders
If you’ve got an event ticket, you can travel free on Falcon Buses to Brooklands Museum from across our network. That means you can easily travel from places such as Guildford, Staines, Walton, Cobham and Kingston, connecting for Brooklands Museum along the way.

Connect for direct buses to Brooklands Museum at Esher, West Byfleet, Weybridge and Woking.

We are pleased to confirm all Falcon Buses for this event are accessible for wheelchairs and buggies.

Download the bus routes available.

When you visit Brooklands Museum for the Grand Prix Centenary Special Event we recommend you arrive in plenty of time to pass through our security checks. To assist with checks, visitors are asked to bring one small bag per person. Luggage and very large bags are not permitted onto the site.

Our trained security teams are here for your safety, and we kindly ask all visitors to cooperate fully with all security checks.

Enhanced bag and personal belongings checks

To make your visit as safe, secure and enjoyable as possible we have enhanced security checks in place. These include bag and personal belongings searches which will be carried out prior to entry to the event. This is to ensure prohibited items are not brought onto the Museum site.

Prohibited Items

Below is guidance on items that are not permitted to be brought onto the Museum site. Please be aware this list is not exhaustive and is subject to change:

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Glass bottles
  • Substances banned under the Misuse of Drugs Act
  • Large bags
  • Any item deemed to be a weapon or having the appearance of a weapon (including sharp objects that could cause harm)
  • Drones
  • Hand held communication devices that transmit radio signals (e.g. walkie talkies)
  • Hazardous substances
  • Any item that may give cause for concern

Any prohibited items found during security checks must either returned to your vehicle (and re-join the queue line) or handed over to the Security Team, in this case these items will not be returnable.

Other security measures

In addition to the security measures that you will see during your visit, we also have additional measures in place that you won’t see. Our uniformed and plain-clothed security personnel carry out regular patrols of our site and CCTV will be in operation for the purpose of crime prevention and public safety.

Phone: 01932 857381
Email: [email protected]

Step-free access around site Assistance dogs only are admitted on site. Accessibility at the Museum >

Thank you to our Partners

  1. Official Media Partner

    Motor Sport magazine is proud to partner with Brooklands Museum to celebrate the centenary of the first British Grand Prix. Founded as the Brooklands Gazette, Motor Sport is the world’s longest-running motor racing publication, first issued in 1924, and has chronicled the sport’s evolution from the dawn of Grand Prix racing to today’s high-tech Formula 1 era. We were there in 1926 when it all began, and we are delighted to return a century later as Official Media Partner. Find us in the Press Hut on the day.

  2. Falcon - Official Travel Partner

    Falcon Buses is proud to support Brooklands Museum’s Grand Prix Centenary by operating the dedicated Park & Ride service for the event. With roots stretching back more than 45 years, Falcon has grown from a family-run coach company into one of Surrey’s leading passenger transport providers, operating one of the county’s most modern, low-emission fleets. Their support will help thousands of visitors travel to the celebrations more sustainably and efficiently, ensuring this landmark anniversary is accessible while helping to reduce traffic around the historic site.

  3. Official Insurance Partner

    Tysers is proud to support Brooklands Museum as it celebrates the centenary of Britain’s first Grand Prix. Founded in the City of London in 1820, Tysers is one of the world’s oldest and most respected insurance brokers, with more than two centuries of experience built on trust, expertise and long-term partnerships. The Tysers’ Automotive Team specialises in protecting exceptional vehicles, collections and motorsport assets. Their support of the Grand Prix Centenary reflects a shared appreciation of heritage, excellence and preserving stories that continue to inspire future generations.

Event Timetable

10:00 Opening

10:00 - 17:00 Motorsport Challenge Zone. Have a go at the Pit Stop Challenge, BATAK and Racing Sims. Location: Brooklands Museum Hangar Apron (outside the Aircraft Hangar)

10:30 - 13:00 Vehicle Demonstrations. Grand Prix vehicles taking part in Race Starts on the Finishing Straight and Test Hill. Location: Brooklands Museum Track

11:00 - 13:00 Vehicle Demonstrations. Grand Prix and Formula 1 vehicle demonstrations on Mercedes-Benz World Circuit. Location: Mercedes-Benz World

14:00 - 16:30 Vehicle Demonstrations. Grand Prix vehicles taking part in Race Starts on the Finishing Straight and Test Hill. Location: Brooklands Museum Track

14:00 - 16:00 Vehicle Demonstrations. Grand Prix and Formula 1 Vehicle Demonstrations on Mercedes-Benz World Circuit. Location: Mercedes-Benz World

17:00 Close

Also included in your ticket

Explore classic vehicles, racing cars, motorcycles and historic aircraft. Discover the world famous Concorde and British motorsport history at the world's first purpose-built race track.

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