Overview

A visit to the Beaulieu National Motor Museum is a must-do activity. With over 250 vehicles to explore, ranging from speed setters to classic models, it’s perfect for all car enthusiasts. Additionally, the museum offers a brilliant outdoor playground and gardens to explore, making it a great day out for the whole family to enjoy.

Things to do

Feel like a royal in the heart of the New Forest with a day out at Beaulieu! It’s an award-winning adventure with cool cars, the magnificent Palace House, and gorgeous gardens to walk around!

Start your engines at the National Motor Museum, home to a jaw-dropping collection of 250 vehicles, including Land Speed Record breakers and even an orange on wheels! Dive into the ‘Enormodrome’ for that Top Gear studio vibe if you’re a real fanatic. And check out the cars from much-loved films and TV programs.

Take it up a notch with the high-flying Monorail ride, giving you a bird’s-eye view before hitting the ground on foot. Explore the stunning Palace House, and for those seeking enchantment, sneak down the Mill Pond Walk, where fairies are said to frolic!

And kids aren’t going to want to miss the chance to explore Beaulieu’s very own adventure playground, Little Beaulieu! Children can climb around a wooden replica of the Palace House, uncover secret passageways, work the treetops and zoom on the zip wires.

Food & Drink

Head to the Brabazon Terrace Tea Room and grab some great hot and cold food options like soup, paninis, sandwiches, salads, jacket potatoes, and kids’ pick-and-mix lunchboxes. Or head to the cake table and grab a sweet treat.

The restaurant serves some great hot food options, with a kid’s menu too. The coffee shop offers Costa hot drinks, snacks, and sweet treats.

In the summer months, the ice cream kiosk is open. Picnics are welcome at Beaulieu, and visitors can use one of the many picnic benches or find a grassy spot on the grounds.