Mini Moments Festival

The Community Brain invites you to a spectacular day of family friendly activity this spring. Celebrate the ingenuity of John Cooper, the triumph of the Mini Cooper at the Monte Carlo Rally of ‘64, and wider stories of innovation and cutting edge design in Surbiton.

Featuring:

• Over 150 Minis through the ages (including the winning Monte Carlo Rally car)
• Live music programmed by The Basement Door
• Tours of the garage where John Cooper was based
• Screening of The Italian Job
• New ‘Mini’ films from Kingston College & Kingston University
• Food and Drink
• Crafts 
• A ‘Mini Monte’ drive through the streets of Kingston
• Vintage London bus

Celebrate your favourite decade of fashion and come dressed to impress!

Book a tour of the former Cooper Garage (now Charles Ivey)

Join this free tour with Chris Dawson and learn more about John Cooper and his days in Surbiton. The offices will be opened for the day so you can explore the spaces where many ideas were sparked in the '60s. 

BOOK YOUR TOUR SPACE HERE

Tour times:

• 11:30
• 12:30
• 14:30
• 15:30

Getting here

Hollyfield Road is easily accessible by public transport. The nearest station is Surbiton Station, which is a 16 min walk to Hollyfield Road.

There are several bus routes which service the area - the 281, 406 and 418 stop just outside the entrance to the road.

Get directions