By Kingfisher Visitor Guides
Surrey boasts a plethora of excellent museums showcasing the county’s culture and heritage. Here are five of the best museums to visit in Surrey.
Brooklands Museum
The London Bus Museum at Brooklands houses a remarkable collection of around 35 buses and coaches
Located in Weybridge, petrol heads and aviation enthusiasts will love a day out at Brooklands Museum, which tells the story of the world’s first purpose-built motor car racetrack. As well as motoring heritage, the museum also boasts the UK’s largest Concorde exhibit, detailing the aircraft which was designed, built and flown on the site.
Rural Life Living Museum
The Rural Life Living Museum in Farnham showcases the history and culture of countryside life. With a vast collection of artefacts relating to agriculture and rural life, spread across 30 buildings, there’s plenty to see and learn. The museum also hosts events through the year.
Gatwick Aviation Museum
Feast your eyes upon the Hawker Harrier G.R.3 at Gatwick Aviation Museum
While Gatwick Airport itself may be just across the border in West Sussex, the excellent Gatwick Aviation Museum is nestled next door in the Surrey village of Charlwood. Visitors of all ages will love getting up close to a whole range of historic aircraft, as well as British aircraft engines, airline memorabilia from Gatwick Airport and even walking the nature trail.
