After a conversation at Billing a few of us thought about going to Mercedes Benz World and Brooklands Museum and the 20th September looks favourite. It is off the M25 at Weybridge in Surrey - KT13 OSL

www.Mercedes-Benz.co.uk/World

There seems to be a few things to do including looking at a collection of classic Mercedes, some F1 cars and there seems to be a decent cafe. If anyone wants to you can pay for a "driving experience". It is also the home of the Brooklands Museum. Suggest meet up at the Merc bit, maybe take some photos for the calendar And then after lunch off to the Brooklands museum. The Brooklands museum costs £9 per adult
http://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/
Extract here :

A century of history
The Brooklands Museum opened in 1991 on 30 acres of the original motor racing circuit. Its fascinating exhibits from the history of motor sports and aviation and regular themed events attract over 100,000 visitors annually.

Step back in time

From the original Edwardian Clubhouse to the Motoring Village, both fully restored, the museum is dedicated to keeping the ‘Spirit of Brooklands’ alive by taking visitors on a captivating journey through the glory days of aviation and motoring. In the Campbell Shed you can discover the history of the Brooklands Circuit, and see some of the legendary cars that raced there. The Grand Prix Exhibition features Formula One cars driven by racing heroes such as Senna and Hakinnen, and few could fail to marvel at the unique Napier-Railton.

A flying start

The museum’s hangars also house over 30 historic aircraft, including a Vickers VC10, the ‘R for Robert’ WWII bomber, salvaged from Loch Ness, and the recently restored ‘Delta-Golf’ Concorde, which forms part of the unique new Concorde Experience – an unmissable highlight of any trip to Brooklands. In fact, there is so much to see and do at Brooklands Museum, you may have to save some of it for the next time you visit.

So far we have :

blackrider
Hairydalek
beeblebrox
Steve - uk
DamianSRT6
Woody
UK Ken - special invite !

 

We spent a day at Mercedes World last year . A good day out. lots of old and new Mercs to see over 3 floors. My lad went on the driver experience. He drove a B class Merc around a small part of the old Brookland race circuit. Not sure if I would go again so soon but it would make a great place to meet.

Jon

 

damn!!! another meet I can't make (mind you don't feel too sorry for me as I'll be in Spain )

 

Ah - the day after International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

I reckon we could make it. Have you got an idea on prices? It can’t be all free - or is it?

 

This looks like a great day out - lots to see and do!

Count me in definately!

We have lots of forum members who have not done a meet yet,

nows your chance!

 

I should be able to make it have not visited for a few years so should be fun

 

I have phoned the Merc folk and the Brooklands Museum is a completey seperate business with an £8 adult, £6 child entrance fee.

Brooklands Museum

Which isn't apparent from the Merc web site.

 

Prices are very reasonable - looks like there are a lot of attractions there,
this would be a great meet to end the summer.

Any takers............ so far...........

blackrider
Hairydalek
beeblebrox
Steve - uk

 

wont be able to make it, taking the XF to the highlands of scotland for 2 weeks

Bamp

 

Hey guys,

I'm up for this. I've been before, it's a terrific place, and Brooklands is fantastic. I'm sure it will be a great day out

Safe driving,

D.

 

Hi All
No longer a Crossfire owner, but Jane and Ken would love to attend this meet and touch base once more. I promise to park away from the Crossfire line-up

Will this be cool with other Crossfire owners?

Cheers

Ken

 

Hi Ken
I don't see any reasons why not we are always glad to see you both.
Steve

 

Ken,
It will be good to see you again. You know you will be persuaded to buy another Crossfire though.

 

Ken,
I'm sure you are very welcome indeed. I look forward to meeting up again and if you do feel the need to shed a tear.. please not on the paintwork !

 

Both of us are looking forward to touching base again. No tears, but still lots of regrets at selling the Crossfire. Have purchase a BMW 320d SE Touring with a few added bits including Xenon lamps. Delivery in a week or so.

See you all soon.

Ken & Jane.

 

Is this still on? If so what time should we aim to meet? I would like to go down as early as possible to make most of the day.....anyone up for a group meet somewhere to go down in convoy??
Safe driving, D.

 

How about a 10:30 start at the Merc place, then move on to Brooklands after an early lunch ? Anyone arriving later could have my mobile number and we can arrange meeting up.

So far we seem to have :

blackrider
Hairydalek
beeblebrox
Steve - uk
DamianSRT6
UK Ken - special invite !

anyone else able to make it ?

 

Looking forward to the Brooklands meet and touching base with you all again. I have arranged for a dry and sunny day on the 20th September, so don't forget your sun glasses!

Cheers

UKKen.

 

just spotted this for the SRT owners :

Mercedes-Benz UK - Events Calendar - AMG Exhibition

 

This looks like a great day - hope we can can get some more takers.
Paul are you going M1 or M40? Damian, M1?

Anyone fancy running down there together give me a shout!

Steve