Just outside of London, where the River Wey meets the River Thames, Weybridge’s name itself comes from the river crossing, which was once the defining feature of the area. Originally a small settlement tied to the nearby Oatlands Palace, built by Henry VIII in the 16th century, Weybridge became more prominent as transport links improved and London expanded. By the 19th and 20th centuries, Weybridge had somewhat unexpectedly become associated with the early days of British motorsport and aviation.

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