10 Specialty Museums in Surrey That You Shouldn't Miss

A celebration of art and nature - also raising awareness of mental health and climate change. Feeling & Matter will exhibit the diverse creative output of the English painter, sculptor, picture restorer, writer, husband and father, John Rich. "An artist is both creator and creature of art, a product and producer of its history, the past to which the artist responds and the future for which he or she is responsible." John Rich, a contemporary of Peter Blake and David Hockney and exhibited alongside them, would go on to have critically successful one-man shows. However, he found the commercial art market too limiting and chose to follow his own path. Works include those on loan by Lord & Lady Levy. The adjoining garden complements the gallery and reflects the harmonious life-long relationship between the artist and his muse. Open July, August, September 2019. Saturdays & Sundays 12noon to 6pm. Other times by appointment. Examples of the artist's work can be seen at the website.

The birthplace of British motorsport and aviation.

Mercedes-Benz World is a great day out for the whole family and entry is free. With many exotic and rare cars on show every day, why not try one of our exhilarating Driving Experiences and if the kids are over 1.5m tall they can too. For the younger guests there is also our indoor Little Learners electric car track so that they can get behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz. The 1886 cafe offers everything from hot and cold drinks to a full lunch menu for all the family. If you want something a little more then why not dine in the Gullwing restaurant on the top floor with its viewing terrace over the driving action on the tracks. The Silver Arrows display team perform every weekend. Our shop offers many souvenirs new and old from the Mercedes range as well as the state-of-the-art golf simulator. All floors provide washroom facilities including disabled. Baby facilities are available and the whole family are welcome at Mercedes-Benz World.

The Rural Life Centre is an accredited open-air museum and visitor attraction which collects and preserves objects associated with farming and goods used by local craftsmen circa 1750-1960. Many aspects of village and rural life are displayed recalling a way of life once common to the local people. The museum is distributed over ten acres of field, woodland and barns. The extensive programme of events offers the perfect way to experience the museum as volunteers set about to bring the museum alive by educating and entertaining visitors with crafts, demonstrations and hands-on activities.

Honeywood Museum is a Grade II listed building next to the picturesque Carshalton Ponds in the heart of Carshalton's Conservation Area. The family-friendly museum re-opened in May 2012 after a complete refurbishment following an HLF grant. It has beautifully restored period details including the Edwardian Billiards Room, Drawing Room and Bathroom. There are exhibitions which tell the fascinating history of the house and the people who lived there, and an on-going diary of events which illuminate the history of Carshalton, the Borough of Sutton, and a fascinating range of topics beyond. Look out for the delightful collection of Edwardian toys on display in the Childhood Room and visit the lovely tea room and the Museum's shop with its wide range of publications and unusual gifts. Entry is FREE.

The World's largest collection of working, historic London buses covering 100 years from an 1870s horsebus to a 1970s Leyland Titan and including early open-top motor-buses, streamlined 1930s designs, WW2 austerity, the standard 1950s types and the famous Routemasters. During school half-term holidays and some summer weekends, classic bus rides are available for a small additional charge.The Museum is open daily except over Christmas and admission is on a joint ticket with Brooklands Museum - one price covers both museums. By public transport to Weybridge Station (30 mins from London Waterloo) and then bus 436 to Mercedes-Benz World/Brooklands Museum. By car to junction 10 of the M25 and then the A3/A245 following signs to Mercedes-Benz World/Brooklands Museum, post-code for satnavs: KT13 0SL.