Beaulieu National Motor Museum
- Visit: 4–8 hours
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What's on here
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Sunday · All dayFree
Palace House Presents - Alice's Christmas Wonderland
21 Nov – 3 Jan 2027Free
New Forest VW Santa Run
Sunday · All day
Your Rally at Beaulieu
1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2027
Easter Holidays
1 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027
Why go
- A monorail runs through the museum building, inspired by the railway in Expo 67’s US Pavilion.
- Streets Ahead pairs vehicles with shop fronts from the 1950s to the 1970s.
- Grand Prix Greats explores Formula 1; Road, Race & Rally features rallying and hill-climb sports cars.
- On Screen Cars features Del Boy’s Reliant Regal, Mr. Bean’s Mini and Doctor Who’s Bessie.
- Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story opened in spring 2026, updating the entrance hall and upper gallery.
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 17:00Show all
Don't miss
- British land-speed record breakersExplore the multimedia story of British land-speed attempts, featuring Donald Campbell’s Bluebird CN7 and the 1929 Golden Arrow.Land-speed display
- James Bond vehiclesExplore the separate James Bond vehicle exhibition. The permanent collection also includes a Jaguar XKR Convertible used in Die Another Day.Museum
- The WhisperLook for The Whisper, the mascot Charles Robinson Sykes sculpted for John Montagu, and the museum’s collection of Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy radiator mascots.Museum
- 1930s garageExplore a recreated 1930s garage furnished with period tools, fittings and artefacts.Museum
Shorts
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Beaulieu Treasure House & National Motor MuseumGet Out With The Kids
History
John Montagu was the first British MP to drive to Parliament and taught the future King Edward to drive. As the museum’s collection outgrew Palace House, it moved into estate barns. Leonard Manasseh designed the purpose-built museum, with Ian Baker doing most of the work.
- 1952Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu founded the museum in memory of his father, John, an early motoring pioneer. Its first display was five cars and automobilia in Palace House.
- 1964Annual attendance had passed half a million, and the growing collection needed a purpose-built museum.
- 1972The purpose-built museum opened on 4 July, with the Duke of Kent conducting the ceremony. It took its current name when it became a charitable trust; the opening also coincided with the UK launch of the Jaguar XJ12.
- August 2026The museum trust began seeking a new home as its 60-year lease at Beaulieu approached its end.
What's in season
- SepBeaulieu Autojumble is a major classic-vehicle market held over a September weekend, drawing more than 30,000 visitors annually.
How to get there
- TrainTake the train to Brockenhurst, the closest main line station. A taxi rank is at the station; a cycle route to Beaulieu is seven miles.
- BusOn Tuesdays and Thursdays, the more bus from Hythe or Lymington stops at the museum entrance or Beaulieu village, depending on the route.
- BoatCross Southampton Water on the Hythe Ferry, then continue by bus for five miles to Beaulieu.
- BusIn summer 2026, the New Forest Tour Green Route links Beaulieu with Hythe Ferry, Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst and Lymington.
- CarUse postcode SO42 7ZN for satnav. From the M27, take Junction 2 and follow tourist signs to the visitor entrance.
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- Website
- beaulieu.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01590612345
Questions and answers
What are Beaulieu National Motor Museum’s opening hours?
It is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00.
How do I get to Beaulieu National Motor Museum from Brockenhurst station?
Brockenhurst is the closest main line station, with a taxi rank. A seven-mile cycle route leads to Beaulieu.
How do I arrive at Beaulieu National Motor Museum by car?
Use postcode SO42 7ZN. From the M27, take Junction 2 and follow the tourist signs to the visitor entrance.
Can I arrive at Beaulieu National Motor Museum by bus or ferry?
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, more bus services from Hythe and Lymington stop at the museum entrance or in Beaulieu village, depending on the route. You can also cross Southampton Water on the Hythe Ferry and continue five miles by bus.
What is there for children at Beaulieu National Motor Museum?
The estate has a playground, a veteran bus ride, a rally-car simulator, a PlayStation hall and a go-kart track.
Is there somewhere to eat at Beaulieu National Motor Museum?
There is a restaurant on the estate. View the menu: https://www.beaulieu.co.uk/media/bufompqi/brabazon-menu.pdf
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