Brooklands Museum

30 acre Motoring and Aviation museum recreating the atmosphere of the 1920's and 30's when Brooklands was known as the Ascot of motor racing. Visitors can also "fly" the Concorde Experience.

Brooklands Road, Weybridge, KT13 0QN

Tel: 01932 857381

Elmbridge Museum

A permanent exhibition telling the story of the area since prehistoric times. Includes the Elmbridge Film Heritage Centre.

Church Street, Weybridge, KT13 8DE Tel: 01932 843573

Godalming Museum

Local history, Industry, geology and archaeology. Also features temporary exhibitions by local artists and craftsmen.

109a High Street, Godalming, GU8 1AQ Tel: 01483 426510

Hampton Court Palace

Set in 60 acres of world famous historic gardens, the Palace is a living tapestry of history from Henry VIII to George II. Actually just outside Surrey by Hampton Court Bridge over the River Thames where the A309 meets the A308.

Haslemere Educational Museum

Natural Science, Human History, Geology, Botany, Zoology, Archaeology, Costume, Folk Art etc.

78 High Street, Haslemere, GU27 2LA Tel: 01428 642112

Kingston Museum and Heritage Centre

Three permanent galleries: Ancient Origins, Town of Kings and Eadweard Muybridge (Father of the Motion Picture).

Wheatfield Way, Kingston, KT1 2PS Tel: (020) 8547 6460

Museum of Farnham

Specially commended in the European Museum of the Year Award. Innovative displays of the town's history and an audio tour facility, the first in Surrey.

Willmer House, 38 West Street, Farnham, GU9 7DX

Tel: 01252 715094

Public Record Office

National Archives Reading Room.

Ruskin Avenue, Kew, TW9 4DU Tel: (020) 8392 5200

(Read "Planning Your Visit" on their web site very carefully before you go.)

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Enabling better management of the Earth's environment by increasing knowledge and understanding of the plant and fungal kingdoms - the basis of life on Earth.

Kew Road, Kew, TW9 3AB Tel: (020) 8332 5000

Rural Life Centre

Covers 10 acres of field, woodland and barns and comprises a large number of implements and devices marking over 150 years of farming. Displays of village and rural life in realistic settings.

Situated on Reeds Road, between Tilford and Frensham just off the A287, three miles south of Farnham

Open Wednesday to Sunday each week plus bank holiday Mondays from 11am to 6pm.

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