Beaulieu National Motor Museum

About

Set in the heart of the New Forest, Beaulieu is a multi-award winning family day out with something for everyone.

The National Motor Museum

With over 250 vehicles in its world famous collection, the Museum tells the story of motoring in Britain from humble beginnings to the present day. Displays include classic cars, historic sporting motors, modern rally cars, F1 racers and a rustic 1930’s country garage.

New for 2019, Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with a fantasmagorical new exhibition. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see props, costumes, cars and original artwork from the original film. The exhibition is running until 3rd November 2019.

and tells the story of Chitty as the star of the family film and features an original screen Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and a Humber 8hp driven by Truly Scrumptious in the much-loved musical film.

World of Top Gear

​​​​The World of Top Gear recreates the feel of the Top Gear Studio. See unique behind the scenes footage from Top Gear HQ and cars from the show’s most ambitious challenges.

Palace House

Explore the magnificent Palace House – Lord Montagu’s family home since 1538 – and discover the history of the house and its former residents. Meet the Butler, Cook and Housemaids and gain an insight into the workings of a Victorian country house.

See recently opened never-before-seen rooms and a newly installed collection of unique Russian Art. Plus visit the restored Victorian Kitchen which has been put back to it’s original layout.

New for the first time at Beaulieu in 2019, a sculpture exhibition featuring the work of more than 50 international and national sculptors will be on show throughout the grounds and gardens of Palace House. 270 sculptures will be set in the perfect surroundings and the unique collection will include sculptures to suit all tastes and budgets. This exhibition will run from May 25th - July 14th 2019.

Beaulieu Abbey

Beaulieu Abbey was largely destroyed by Henry VIII – but the conserved ruins show the scale of this formerly vast complex. An ancient Abbey building houses a fascinating exhibition on Monastic Life.

Beaulieu's 50th Fireworks Spectacular Celebrates First Moon Landing

Beaulieu’s 50th Fireworks Spectacular will take you Out of this World on Saturday 26th October when the event celebrates the anniversary of the first moon landing.

Plus...

Uncover the truth behind Beaulieu’s covert wartime role in the Secret Army Exhibition, see your TV and film favourites in On Screen Cars, and enjoy unlimited rides on the mile-long Monorail and replica Veteran Bus.

Events and Exhibitions at Beaulieu in 2019

6 -22 April – Bonnets Galore Easter Holiday
Rev up your Easter holidays! See the sights, sounds and smells of motoring history come to life as vehicles roar into action in the Beaulieu grounds, then try on bonnets of a different kind in Palace House...

May Half term – 25 May – 2 June – Secret Agent Training
Train to be a secret agent at Beaulieu this May half-term, completing cunning challenges to follow in the footsteps of the World War II agents of the Special Operations Executive.

25 May - 14 July - Sculpture at Beaulieu
A sculpture exhibition featuring a unique collection of works from over 60 International and national sculptures throughout the grounds and gardens of the ancestral Montagu home of Palace House.

2 June – Simply Porsche event
Head to Beaulieu as more than 1,000 stylish sports cars join a vibrant display in the grounds of the National Motor Museum.

3 August - 4 August - Beaulieu Supercar Weekend

The unmissable family day out, sponsored by specialists A-Plan Insurance, celebrates the adrenalin-fuelled world of supercars with more than 500 jaw-dropping supercars already booked to join the two-day show in the grounds of the National Motor Museum.

 

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