Beaulieu National Motor Museum

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. It's a guaranteed great family day out with many attractions to discover in acres of beautiful grounds.

Visitors can view the National Motor Museum’s latest exhibition; ‘Feats of Endurance’ featuring vehicles that have stretched the boundaries of motoring endurance both in extreme conditions and on challenging terrain. Vehicles include a Trans Australia Solar Powered Endurance car, The Land Rover Defender; winner of the 1989 Camel Trophy and 1978 ‘twice round the world’ Austin Mini Clubman.

The National Motor Museum has over 250 vehicles telling the story of motoring from World Land Speed Record Breakers to Formula 1 racers. Take a ride on 'Wheels'; a pod ride journey taking you through 100 years of motoring, and visit Jack Tucker's Garage, which recreates the sights, sounds and smells of a typical country garage from the 1930s. As well as this, take a ride around the attraction on the high-level Monorail or see the sights from the replica 1912 open-topped London Bus.

World of Top Gear; See the actual cars from Jeremy, Richard and James' most ambitious challenges over the years. Exhibition highlights include the Top Gear 'Enormodrome' which the recreates the feel of the Top Gear studio.

Included in your visit to Beaulieu is entry into Palace House, home of the Montagu family since 1538, and Beaulieu Abbey with its exhibition and film of monastic life. Don't miss the ever popular James Bond Exhibition with its several exhibits including the Aston Martin Volante from 'The Living Daylights' and Odd Job's bowler hat, as seen in 'Goldfinger'. Visit the Secret Army Exhibition, telling the story of wartime Beaulieu and the training of secret agents.

Opening Times

2011 - Opening 27/09/2011 - 01/06/2012

2012 - Opening 02/06/2012 - 23/09/2012

2012 - Opening 24/09/2012 - 31/05/2013

* The attraction is open every day of the year except Christmas Day. The last admission each day is 30 minutes prior to closing time.

Grading

• Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction

Awards

• Visit Britain Awards - Code of Practice 2012
• Tourism South East Award - Tourism South East Member 2011
• Tourism South East Award - The Beautiful South Awards Finalist 2010
• Tourism South East Award - 2011/2012 Outstanding Customer Service Silver Award 2011

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

 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