Brooklands Museum Reviews Summary

Historical Significance

Pros:

• "I was suprised about the history of this place."
• "Right, then. After the disenchanting escapade at Mercedes World, our intrepid visitor traipsed over to the Brooklands Museum, to soak in some real automotive and aeronautical history."
• "Brooklands, a name that resonates with the thunderous echoes of Britain's motoring and aviation heritage, was the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit."
• "This isn't just a museum; it's a living, breathing homage to Britain's rich history in motor racing and aviation."

Cons:

• "An expensive, magical yet slightly disappointing experience."
• "The aircraft are rotting away, and visibly disintegrating - water leaks, mould etc."

Exhibits and Collections

Pros:

• "Fantastic museum. Steeped in history from racing to aircraft production, the volunteers are amazing."
• "Amazing museum, huge and very interactive - you have a formula 1 simulator, can get on old buses, airplanes!"
• "A really interesting museum. Lots to see including old and new cars, aeroplanes which you can go onto and explore."
• "We had an excellent day. Lots to see and do."

Cons:

• "Good visit, a bit of a rambling site. Mix of aircraft and cars. Only disappointment was that they wouldn't let you walk far up the banking."
• "I think the additional cost to go in the Concord is a bit much given the cost of entry."

Volunteers and Staff

Pros:

• "The people working there are amazing, they are full of knowledge and they share it very good."
• "The best part about visiting is the amazing volunteers and staff that have deep knowledge which they are more than happy to share - don't be shy to ask questions!"
• "The volunteers were some of the most lovely people I’ve met and were well-informed and very easy to have a conversation with."
• "Volunteers are so friendly and unbelievably knowledgeable. Well worth the admission spent 3 hours walking around before having some food from the cafe which is reasonably priced and great quality."

Cons:

• "The downside.of this museum is it's customer focus and experience or the very lack of it!"
• "The staff although most are volunteers, really do need to up their happiness and engagement with the paying visitor."

Concorde Experience

Pros:

• "Came here for the Concorde experience which was outstanding and it is really nice to see and walk inside this aircraft."
• "The Concorde experience is well worth booking in advance as well."
• "Booked the regular Concorde experience and Jeanette Hartley out host regaled the story of this amazing plane and her experiences."
• "Good day out, Concorde experience was worth the extra payment."

Cons:

• "I thought entry price was a little steep and then a further charge for the Concorde experience a bit too much to swallow."
• "I think the additional cost to go in the Concord is a bit much given the cost of entry."