The world famous National Motor Museum is delightfully situated in the grounds of the Beaulieu Estate; ancestral home to the Montagu family since 1538. The museum contains a priceless collection of over 250 historic vehicles. There are vehicles from every motoring era, from the earliest examples of motoring to family cars of the 30s and 40s and modern classics of the 70s and 80s.
See the latest ‘Jaguar Jamboree ‘exhibition that showcases the iconic Jaguar marque, with a selection of models from it’s illustrious past.
The popular James Bond Exhibition has genuine cars from the James Bond films including the Lotus Submarine car, twice voted the nation’s favourite on-screen vehicle.
New for 2009 - World of Top Gear, with actual cars from some of the show’s most ambitious (yet rubbish) challenges, plus clips of some of the best Top Gear moments.
In addition to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, visitors can also enjoy Palace House and talks from costumed guides on aspects of life in a Victorian country house, including ‘The trials and tribulations of a Victorian maid’, ‘The valet and his working day’ and ‘The butler’s in charge’.
Gardens include the fragrant Victorian Flower Garden, the informal Wilderness Garden, dating back to the 1770s and the Ornamental Kitchen Garden laid out on the site of the original Palace House kitchen garden.
The Secret Army Exhibition tells the story of wartime Beaulieu and the training school established for the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during WWII, for agents sent to work with the Resistance in occupied Europe.
The Abbey Domus houses an enthralling exhibition about mediaeval monastic life at Beaulieu, exquisite embroidered wall hangings and an audio-visual presentation depicting the Abbey's history.
Open daily from 10am. Exit 2 M27.
