Beaulieu 2016 Leaflet
to London
INFORMATION
to Salisbury
NEW DISPLAYS FOR 2016
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
to Romsey
M3 A36
Beaulieu Abbey & Exhibition
M2
M27
7
Southampton Cadnam
BUS
To Portsmouth
1 A3
Ringwood
B3 0
A3
MUCH MORE THAN A MOTOR MUSEUM
B3056
54
Lyndhurst 5
to Poole
Totton
Palace House
Brockenhurst 37
A3
Bournemouth
Christchurch
Don’t miss falconry displays in the Cloister during the summer...
Lymington
M27 exit junction 2, follow Brown Signs for National Motor Museum
SAT NAV: SO42 7ZN
FREE
AVERAGE VISIT
4-5 Buckler’s Hard
PARKING
HOURS
Open daily from 10am (Except Christmas Day) Closes 6pm (28 May - 25 Sept) 5pm (All other times)
Our school holiday activities are included in the standard admission price.
13 – 21 Feb | Hands On Half-Term
DAILY TOURS
FAMILY FUN!
Guided tours of the Museum and Palace House every day! Additional talks and tours may be available on the day of your visit. Look out for information or ask a member of staff on arrival.
Children can get behind the wheel of mini motorcars or let off steam on the play trail. Be sure to pick up one of our free family fun activity trails on arrival. What will you discover?
Secret Army Exhibition
STATION
Mini Cars & Play Trail
Victorian Flower & Kitchen Gardens Mill Pond Walk
Get hands on with a range of historic artefacts across the attraction.
25 Mar - 10 April | Easter Holiday Mad Hatter themed fun, including free face painting and quiz trail with a sweet treat at the end.
28 May - 5 June | Half-Term Holiday Fun
TOO MUCH TO SEE? COME BACK FOR FREE! Visit us again within 6 days and your visit is free. Ask for details when purchasing your tickets*.
Enjoy fun with the family playing our giant outdoor games and from 31 May, discover what life was like in medieval times with archery and falconry displays.
Brabazon Coffee Shop & Restaurant BUS
21 Jul – 4 Sept | Summer Living History
National Motor Museum
See vintage cars motoring around the grounds, incredible falconry displays, meet a costumed monk from the Abbey, and sample Victorian life in Palace House.
GROUPS WELCOME Parties of 15+ can take advantage of our generous group rates. T: 01590 614645 E: [email protected]
22 – 30 Oct | Half-Term Hauntings Spooky goings on in one of Britain’s most haunted places! Ride the moan-o-rail and hear spine tingling Beaulieu ghost stories!
On Screen Cars
17 Dec – 2 Jan | Victorian Christmas
Spring Autojum ble Land Rover Rummage Truckmania
Simply Porsche Mini Cooper Rally Simply Classics & Sports Car Hot Rod & Custom Drive-In Simply VW Day
*One free re-admission per ticket holder. Tickets are non-transferable and valid for six days following first visit. Revisit tickets are not issued and cannot be used on major or separately charged event days.
Jaguar XKEC Rally Graham Walker Run Simply Land Rover T4 Fest Super Classics Supercar Showdo wn
2 & 3 July 3 July 10 July 17 July 31 July
6 August 7 August 7 August
12 - 14 August 20 August 21 August
International Autojum AC Cobra Europea ble 3 & 4 Septemb er Holiday Caravan n Meeting 5 Septemb Show Foamfest 23 - 25 Septemb er er 25 Septemb er
Fireworks Spectac ular Simply Smart
March
LIDAYS
April
Half Term HOLID AY FU
May June
SUMMER
N
IDAYS July - September
29 October
13 Novemb For up to date er other events information and details visit beaulie of uevents.co.uk Details correct as of January 2016. Please note, not all events by Beaulieu are organise ; for details d of organisers see the Beaulieuthe individual website.
February
EASTE R HO
holiday..
HOL
October
December - 2 Janua ry
More details on all our
beaulieuevschool ents.holcidayo.uactivitie k s at
NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEU M With over 250 Museum tells vehicles the National Motor the roads and racetracstory of motoring on the ks of Britain, origins to the from pioneeri present day. ng
Dogs on leads welcome within the grounds - but not inside the buildings or on rides (with the exception of registered assistance dogs).
Beaulieu is committed to providing access for all visitors. For full information see our website. Please call 01590 614646 to prebook a powered or manual wheelchair. (Subject to availability.)
SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT
J2
M27
SOUTHAMPTON
A31
LYNDHURST
B305
6
B3055
BROCKENHURST
LYMINGTON
SAT NAV
- SO42 7ZN
AVERAGE
MONORAIL & BUS BEAULIEU Enjoy unlimited ABBEY inclusive rides on the open The conserve top d ruins of this Britain’s oldest Veteran Bus and once vast Abbey Monorail, offering sweeping views include an exhibition on of the grounds. its history and monks who the once lived New there.
Forest | Hamp shire
T: 01590 612345 or 01590 612123 (24hrs) E: [email protected]
M3
M27
CADNAM
WORLD OF TOP GEAR GROUNDS See behind& GARDE the-scenes NS footage Lose from Top Gear yourself in HQ and cars from some grounds, from Beaulieu’s of the the Victoria ambitious challengseries’ most Flower & Kitchen n es. Gardens to the Mill Pond Walk.
01590 61234 5
Beaulieu | New Forest | Hampshire | SO42 7ZN
PALACE HOUSE Home of the Montagu family House was since 1538, built Palace Beaulieu Abbey. around the gatehou se of of this gothic-st Discover the fascinati ng history yled Victoria n country home.
STATION
A326
beaulieu.co.uk
Join us for great activitie s during every school
13 - 21 Pick up an event leaflet or25 see our website - 10 for more information on our bursting special 28 - 5 21 4 events programme. 22 beaulieuevents.co.uk 17 - 30 A337
CMYK / .eps
ive
admission ticket to Beaulieu events* opens door to all these attrac the tions...
A35
Facebook “f ” Logo
5 June 12 June 18 June 19 June 26 June
A338
CMYK / .eps
Your inclus
A+
1 May 8 May 21 & 22 May 22 May 29 & 30 May
Entrance & Gift Shop
ACCESSIBILITY
B3054
Simply Ford Simply Jaguar
y MOTORING EVENTSScAhoocti&lvitHoieslidaRALLIES Stationary Engines Austin 750 Rally Simply Bikes VanityBMW Rally Simply Japanese
Facebook “f ” Logo
10 April 17 April 24 April
DOGS
4
Please rate us
GS
Simply Aston Martin Spring Alfa Day Boatjumble
World of Top Gear
B305
treasurehouses.co.uk
We can reclaim the tax on your entry fee if you give us permission to do so.
Experience the magic of Christmas past, with carol singing and festive games in Palace House. 2016 LISTIN
| SO42
VISIT 4-5 HOU RS
NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM | WORLD OF TOP GEAR PALACE HOUSE & GARDENS | BEAULIEU ABBEY
FREE
PARKING *Some exclusio ns apply. See website for details.
7ZN Open daily from beaulieu.c 10am o.uk
01590 614 614
beaulieuev ents.co.uk
Please note: Some minor features are seasonal. Operation and times may vary throughout the year. Height and age restrictions may also apply. Vehicles on display are subject to variation. If you wish to confirm the availability of any feature or vehicle, please check website or telephone before you visit.
beaulieu.co.uk
WORLD OF TOP GEAR The Top Gear Enormodrome recreates the feel of the Top Gear studio and features unique behind-the-scenes footage from Top Gear HQ. Explore the Challenge Gallery to see cars from some of the series most ambitious challenges, including the Indestructible Toyota Hilux, Retro hatchback, the Hovervan, Reliant Rocket, Cheap 4x4's and more!
NEW DISPLAY
THE NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM Over 250 vehicles tell the story of motoring on the roads and circuits of Britain, from pioneering origins to the present day. From the earliest motor carriages to classic family saloons, displays include; land speed record holders, historic sporting motors, modern rally cars, motorcycles, F1 racers, a 1930s country garage and Wheels – a fascinating pod ride through motoring history.
NEW for 2016 – Driving Change Get ‘hands-on’ with Driving Change, the new interactive display for 2016. Interact with our crash test dummy who will welcome you to the display. Turn knobs and handles to see how gears, suspension and engines work. The display explores motoring innovations, technologies, safety and alternative power for the future.
NEW EXHIBITION
PALACE HOUSE
BEAULIEU ABBEY & EXHIBITION
Home to the Montagu family since 1538, explore this fantastic gothic-styled Victorian country house as costumed guides give you a flavour of life ‘upstairs and downstairs’. Share the fascinating lives of the generations who have lived here, including the NEW for 2016 exhibition Pearl and the Honourable Rebel which tells the stories of two remarkable Beaulieu women.
This once thriving Cistercian Abbey was destroyed on the orders of King Henry VIII in 1538 having been founded by King John three centuries before. The conserved ruins of this once vast medieval abbey include an exhibition on its history and the monks who once lived and worked here.
Top Gear Logo TM & © BBC 2005
GROUNDS & GARDENS Lose yourself in Beaulieu’s gardens, from the formality of the Victorian Flower Garden to the picturesque serenity of the Mill Pond Walk. The Victorian Kitchen Garden still supplies the house with seasonal vegetables and in spring the Wilderness garden is carpeted with a colourful mass of snowdrops, crocuses, daffodils and bluebells.
RESTAURANT & GIFT SHOPS In our restaurant, a wide range of hot or cold food and drinks are available. From preserves and sweet treats to motoring memorabilia and toys, you will find the perfect gift or souvenir in our gift shops.
MONORAIL & VETERAN BUS Enjoy unlimited inclusive rides around the park on the open top Veteran Bus and Britain’s oldest Monorail, which offers sweeping views of the grounds and informative commentary about the site and its history.
SECRET ARMY EXHIBITION Secret Army tells the story of the Special Operations Executive once based at Beaulieu. Uncover Beaulieu’s history as a top secret ‘finishing school` for special agents in World War Two.
Reverse of Right introCARS 94mm ON SCREEN The car’s the star in this ever changing exhibition of TV and film favourites. Includes Mr Bean’s Mini, Del Boy’s Reliant van, reproduction Wallace and Gromit Anti Pesto van and the Jaguar XKR from the James Bond film Die Another Day.
INFORMATION
to Salisbury
NEW DISPLAYS FOR 2016
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
to Romsey
M3 A36
Beaulieu Abbey & Exhibition
M2
M27
7
Southampton Cadnam
BUS
To Portsmouth
1 A3
Ringwood
B3 0
A3
MUCH MORE THAN A MOTOR MUSEUM
B3056
54
Lyndhurst 5
to Poole
Totton
Palace House
Brockenhurst 37
A3
Bournemouth
Christchurch
Don’t miss falconry displays in the Cloister during the summer...
Lymington
M27 exit junction 2, follow Brown Signs for National Motor Museum
SAT NAV: SO42 7ZN
FREE
AVERAGE VISIT
4-5 Buckler’s Hard
PARKING
HOURS
Open daily from 10am (Except Christmas Day) Closes 6pm (28 May - 25 Sept) 5pm (All other times)
Our school holiday activities are included in the standard admission price.
13 – 21 Feb | Hands On Half-Term
DAILY TOURS
FAMILY FUN!
Guided tours of the Museum and Palace House every day! Additional talks and tours may be available on the day of your visit. Look out for information or ask a member of staff on arrival.
Children can get behind the wheel of mini motorcars or let off steam on the play trail. Be sure to pick up one of our free family fun activity trails on arrival. What will you discover?
Secret Army Exhibition
STATION
Mini Cars & Play Trail
Victorian Flower & Kitchen Gardens Mill Pond Walk
Get hands on with a range of historic artefacts across the attraction.
25 Mar - 10 April | Easter Holiday Mad Hatter themed fun, including free face painting and quiz trail with a sweet treat at the end.
28 May - 5 June | Half-Term Holiday Fun
TOO MUCH TO SEE? COME BACK FOR FREE! Visit us again within 6 days and your visit is free. Ask for details when purchasing your tickets*.
Enjoy fun with the family playing our giant outdoor games and from 31 May, discover what life was like in medieval times with archery and falconry displays.
Brabazon Coffee Shop & Restaurant BUS
21 Jul – 4 Sept | Summer Living History
National Motor Museum
See vintage cars motoring around the grounds, incredible falconry displays, meet a costumed monk from the Abbey, and sample Victorian life in Palace House.
GROUPS WELCOME Parties of 15+ can take advantage of our generous group rates. T: 01590 614645 E: [email protected]
22 – 30 Oct | Half-Term Hauntings Spooky goings on in one of Britain’s most haunted places! Ride the moan-o-rail and hear spine tingling Beaulieu ghost stories!
On Screen Cars
17 Dec – 2 Jan | Victorian Christmas
Spring Autojum ble Land Rover Rummage Truckmania
Simply Porsche Mini Cooper Rally Simply Classics & Sports Car Hot Rod & Custom Drive-In Simply VW Day
*One free re-admission per ticket holder. Tickets are non-transferable and valid for six days following first visit. Revisit tickets are not issued and cannot be used on major or separately charged event days.
Jaguar XKEC Rally Graham Walker Run Simply Land Rover T4 Fest Super Classics Supercar Showdo wn
2 & 3 July 3 July 10 July 17 July 31 July
6 August 7 August 7 August
12 - 14 August 20 August 21 August
International Autojum AC Cobra Europea ble 3 & 4 Septemb er Holiday Caravan n Meeting 5 Septemb Show Foamfest 23 - 25 Septemb er er 25 Septemb er
Fireworks Spectac ular Simply Smart
March
LIDAYS
April
Half Term HOLID AY FU
May June
SUMMER
N
IDAYS July - September
29 October
13 Novemb For up to date er other events information and details visit beaulie of uevents.co.uk Details correct as of January 2016. Please note, not all events by Beaulieu are organise ; for details d of organisers see the Beaulieuthe individual website.
February
EASTE R HO
holiday..
HOL
October
December - 2 Janua ry
More details on all our
beaulieuevschool ents.holcidayo.uactivitie k s at
NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEU M With over 250 Museum tells vehicles the National Motor the roads and racetracstory of motoring on the ks of Britain, origins to the from pioneeri present day. ng
Dogs on leads welcome within the grounds - but not inside the buildings or on rides (with the exception of registered assistance dogs).
Beaulieu is committed to providing access for all visitors. For full information see our website. Please call 01590 614646 to prebook a powered or manual wheelchair. (Subject to availability.)
SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT
J2
M27
SOUTHAMPTON
A31
LYNDHURST
B305
6
B3055
BROCKENHURST
LYMINGTON
SAT NAV
- SO42 7ZN
AVERAGE
MONORAIL & BUS BEAULIEU Enjoy unlimited ABBEY inclusive rides on the open The conserve top d ruins of this Britain’s oldest Veteran Bus and once vast Abbey Monorail, offering sweeping views include an exhibition on of the grounds. its history and monks who the once lived New there.
Forest | Hamp shire
T: 01590 612345 or 01590 612123 (24hrs) E: [email protected]
M3
M27
CADNAM
WORLD OF TOP GEAR GROUNDS See behind& GARDE the-scenes NS footage Lose from Top Gear yourself in HQ and cars from some grounds, from Beaulieu’s of the the Victoria ambitious challengseries’ most Flower & Kitchen n es. Gardens to the Mill Pond Walk.
01590 61234 5
Beaulieu | New Forest | Hampshire | SO42 7ZN
PALACE HOUSE Home of the Montagu family House was since 1538, built Palace Beaulieu Abbey. around the gatehou se of of this gothic-st Discover the fascinati ng history yled Victoria n country home.
STATION
A326
beaulieu.co.uk
Join us for great activitie s during every school
13 - 21 Pick up an event leaflet or25 see our website - 10 for more information on our bursting special 28 - 5 21 4 events programme. 22 beaulieuevents.co.uk 17 - 30 A337
CMYK / .eps
ive
admission ticket to Beaulieu events* opens door to all these attrac the tions...
A35
Facebook “f ” Logo
5 June 12 June 18 June 19 June 26 June
A338
CMYK / .eps
Your inclus
A+
1 May 8 May 21 & 22 May 22 May 29 & 30 May
Entrance & Gift Shop
ACCESSIBILITY
B3054
Simply Ford Simply Jaguar
y MOTORING EVENTSScAhoocti&lvitHoieslidaRALLIES Stationary Engines Austin 750 Rally Simply Bikes VanityBMW Rally Simply Japanese
Facebook “f ” Logo
10 April 17 April 24 April
DOGS
4
Please rate us
GS
Simply Aston Martin Spring Alfa Day Boatjumble
World of Top Gear
B305
treasurehouses.co.uk
We can reclaim the tax on your entry fee if you give us permission to do so.
Experience the magic of Christmas past, with carol singing and festive games in Palace House. 2016 LISTIN
| SO42
VISIT 4-5 HOU RS
NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM | WORLD OF TOP GEAR PALACE HOUSE & GARDENS | BEAULIEU ABBEY
FREE
PARKING *Some exclusio ns apply. See website for details.
7ZN Open daily from beaulieu.c 10am o.uk
01590 614 614
beaulieuev ents.co.uk
Please note: Some minor features are seasonal. Operation and times may vary throughout the year. Height and age restrictions may also apply. Vehicles on display are subject to variation. If you wish to confirm the availability of any feature or vehicle, please check website or telephone before you visit.
beaulieu.co.uk
WORLD OF TOP GEAR The Top Gear Enormodrome recreates the feel of the Top Gear studio and features unique behind-the-scenes footage from Top Gear HQ. Explore the Challenge Gallery to see cars from some of the series most ambitious challenges, including the Indestructible Toyota Hilux, Retro hatchback, the Hovervan, Reliant Rocket, Cheap 4x4's and more!
NEW DISPLAY
THE NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM Over 250 vehicles tell the story of motoring on the roads and circuits of Britain, from pioneering origins to the present day. From the earliest motor carriages to classic family saloons, displays include; land speed record holders, historic sporting motors, modern rally cars, motorcycles, F1 racers, a 1930s country garage and Wheels – a fascinating pod ride through motoring history.
NEW for 2016 – Driving Change Get ‘hands-on’ with Driving Change, the new interactive display for 2016. Interact with our crash test dummy who will welcome you to the display. Turn knobs and handles to see how gears, suspension and engines work. The display explores motoring innovations, technologies, safety and alternative power for the future.
NEW EXHIBITION
PALACE HOUSE
BEAULIEU ABBEY & EXHIBITION
Home to the Montagu family since 1538, explore this fantastic gothic-styled Victorian country house as costumed guides give you a flavour of life ‘upstairs and downstairs’. Share the fascinating lives of the generations who have lived here, including the NEW for 2016 exhibition Pearl and the Honourable Rebel which tells the stories of two remarkable Beaulieu women.
This once thriving Cistercian Abbey was destroyed on the orders of King Henry VIII in 1538 having been founded by King John three centuries before. The conserved ruins of this once vast medieval abbey include an exhibition on its history and the monks who once lived and worked here.
Top Gear Logo TM & © BBC 2005
GROUNDS & GARDENS Lose yourself in Beaulieu’s gardens, from the formality of the Victorian Flower Garden to the picturesque serenity of the Mill Pond Walk. The Victorian Kitchen Garden still supplies the house with seasonal vegetables and in spring the Wilderness garden is carpeted with a colourful mass of snowdrops, crocuses, daffodils and bluebells.
RESTAURANT & GIFT SHOPS In our restaurant, a wide range of hot or cold food and drinks are available. From preserves and sweet treats to motoring memorabilia and toys, you will find the perfect gift or souvenir in our gift shops.
MONORAIL & VETERAN BUS Enjoy unlimited inclusive rides around the park on the open top Veteran Bus and Britain’s oldest Monorail, which offers sweeping views of the grounds and informative commentary about the site and its history.
SECRET ARMY EXHIBITION Secret Army tells the story of the Special Operations Executive once based at Beaulieu. Uncover Beaulieu’s history as a top secret ‘finishing school` for special agents in World War Two.
Reverse of Right introCARS 94mm ON SCREEN The car’s the star in this ever changing exhibition of TV and film favourites. Includes Mr Bean’s Mini, Del Boy’s Reliant van, reproduction Wallace and Gromit Anti Pesto van and the Jaguar XKR from the James Bond film Die Another Day.
