Beaulieu National Motor Museum
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Come to Beaulieu in the heart of the New Forest and discover the many delights that one of the UK’s leading Tourist Attractions has to offer.
For 2012 only Beaulieu will be hosting BOND IN MOTION. The exhibition, the largest of its kind staged anywhere in the world, showcases 50 of the best loved and most iconic Bond vehicles – some never before seen in public - in celebration of the 50th year of James Bond films.
‘World of Top Gear’ features actual vehicles created by presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May for some of their most ambitious challenges.
The motor vehicle collection in the National Motor Museum remains one of Beaulieu’s most famous attractions with more than 250 on show from the earliest examples of motoring and family cars of the 30s and 40s through to classic cars of the 70s and 80s and rare motoring oddities.
However, Beaulieu is not only about motor vehicles. Stroll though the magnificent rooms and treasures of ‘Palace House’, the Montagu family home since 1538. Outside - enjoy the fragrant gardens or take a short stroll to ruined, yet striking, Beaulieu Abbey.
Also at Beaulieu is the ‘Secret Army Exhibition’ which tells the story of the secret agents who trained at Beaulieu during World War II. Find out about the training, instructors, secret agents, unsung heroes and missions of the people who trained at Beaulieu almost 70 years ago.
Make sure you see all that Beaulieu has to offer and take a ride on the mile long Monorail for a bird-eye view of the grounds, or hop on the replica 1912 open-topped London Bus.
Opening Times
| 2011 - Opening (27/09/2011 - 01/06/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
| 2012 - Opening (02/06/2012 - 23/09/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
| 2012 - Opening (24/09/2012 - 31/05/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible Lift
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled persons toilet
- Wheelchair user accessible - Some of the garden and riverside paths are constructed of hoggin and/or gravel.
Children & Infants
- Babes in Arms
- Baby changing
- Children’s packs
- Children's Meals
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
- Highchair(s) available
- Outdoor children’s play area
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking
- On Site Car Parking
- On site parking close by
Leisure Facilities
- Private fishing rights
- Private shooting rights
Catering
- Cafe
- Catering for groups
- Outdoor eating area
- Picnic area
- Refreshments Available
- Undercover picnic area
- Vegetarians catered for
Payment Methods
- MasterCard
- Visa
Establishment Features
- Audio Tours - download free before your visit
- Beach/Coast 20 min walking distance
- Dogs admitted on a lead
- Garden / Grounds for visitors use
- Gift shop
- Groups by arrangement
- Groups welcome
- Guided tours - twice daily in the Motor Museum
- Licensed for alcohol
- Licensed for weddings
- Marquee Space Available
- Meeting rooms
- Open all year round
- Open Christmas
- Open New Year
- Open on bank holidays
- Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement
Specialist Features
- Cyclists welcome - arrive by pedal power and get 20% off standard admission
- Educational Groups
VAQAS Accreditation
Awards
- Visit Britain Awards -
Code of Practice 2012 - Tourism South East Award -
The Beautiful South Awards Finalist 2010 - Tourism South East Award -
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2011/2012 Outstanding Customer Service Silver Award 2011
Gradings
- Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction
Road Directions
M27 exit Junction 2. Follow brown tourist signs towards Beaulieu. Plenty of free parking.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station: Brockenhurst is 7 miles
