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Brooklands Museum
The birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, featuring the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit from 1907.
6 km · about 10 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Downside works well as a base: 5 minutes from Little Bookham, 6km from Brooklands Museum.
Downside is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 6,564, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Downside sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Downside to your route.
Downside is a small village in the English county of Surrey, in the local government district of Elmbridge, centred on Downside Common which is 18 miles (29 km) southwest of London and 8.4 miles (13.5 km) northeast of Guildford. Most of its buildings form a cluster. It has an inn, Downside Sports and Social Club,Read more
regular village hall events and an annual sports day. It is in the Cobham and Downside ward of Elmbridge Borough Council.
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Downside is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3100 latitude, -0.4119 longitude.
Downside has a population of approximately 6,564 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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museum
The birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, featuring the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit from 1907.
6 km · about 10 min drive
racetrack
The world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit, opened 1907, where surviving sections of the towering concrete Members' Banking rear up out of the Surrey woodland. The museum holds racing cars and aircraft on the original site.
6 km · about 10 min drive
cafe
Iconic biker and cyclist cafe at the foot of Box Hill in Surrey, a must-stop gathering point on one of England's most famous riding roads.
8 km · about 15 min drive
cafe
The hilltop cafe at the summit of Box Hill offering sweeping views across the Surrey Hills, a classic destination for drivers and cyclists alike.
9 km · about 15 min drive
cafe
A popular roadside cafe at the base of the Box Hill zig-zag road, serving as the unofficial meeting point for the Surrey biker community.
9 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Thrill-focused theme park near London catering to older children and adults with intense roller coasters.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
The famous airfield test track used by BBC Top Gear for its power laps and celebrity challenges.
23 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, serving as a royal residence for over 900 years.
24 km · about 25 min drive
April to October
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