There are no clear signs for the entry for the house so it is very difficult to find. The entry is through the Motor museum! The locals in the village informed us that the lord does not wish to have signs and this way he discourages visitors to come. After studying history of country houses and wanting to see the architecture and organization of space, and traveling from Europe to see this one, it was a huge disappointment having to deal with this obstacle. We almost did not make it. Other than that, the available space for viewing is spectacular and very special for being so historically rich.

The palace is worth the drive. So much history and the grounds are lovely. Lots of sculptures along peaceful walkways.

Wonderful day at Beaulieu. So much to see and do. Beautiful house and gardens lovely pond walk. Motor museum excellent. Top gear displays and array of cars very interesting

Although it was a cloudy day, we were cheered by the beautiful carpet of daffodils near the house. Inside, the origins of the building are visible in the vaulted roofs. The house has a homely feel, with loads of interesting exhibits and paintings. Well worth a visit.

Great place, very charming and interesting. You feel the spirit of past, lovely staff dressed in the thematic costumes. Highly recommend!!!😍

Nice heritage museum. Various exhibitions on site, small souvenirs shop. Extra bonus, it's refreshingly cool in here after spending some time walking around outside on a hot summer day.

Great place to go with kids. Lots to do and run around and they are never bored. No ride queues and all round family fun.

Very nice indeed. Situated in the same grounds as the Beaulieu National Motor Museum, there are extensive gardens and parkland surrounding the Palace House. Interiors are palatial, plenty of information about the house and volunteers in period costumes will tell you anything you'd like to know. I particularly liked the sense of continuity of the same family well illustrated in some intimate family portraits and group paintings. One of our party bumped into the current head of family and was warmly welcomed, well worth a visit.

Great small historic house with loads of history and great staff very well informed. Recommended .

Very quiet when we visited due to an Audi Show going on at the adjoining Motor Museum. It's full of history with well thought out display boards and the staff were all incredibly friendly.

Beautiful house inside and out. It was a real pleasure visiting it. The staff was kind and friendly and let us visit at our own pace. Also the architecture of the palace is really beautiful. I loved it!

Spent a glorious day here in the September sunshine. Started on the monorail. Thought we were going to be there all day as we couldn't get the door open and the guard forgot us. Still laughing. Went to the Motor Museum next. Fascinating. Took a ride on the old style bus and walked back up through the Riverside walk and the gardens, looking at the sculpture exhibition. Then had some of the best ever fish and chips, followed by chocolate sundae, in The Brabazon Restaurant and Coffee Shop. Finally, went back down to the old ruins and cloisters to see the historic exhibition there,

I first visited this beautiful house and grounds about 60 years ago when my family use to travel down from Lancashire on what was then their annual holidays. I have been back many times since and been privileged to see the growth of, what is now the National Motor Museum. The museum was opened in 1952 as the Montagu Motor Museum and became a charitable trust in 1972. At that time many of the exhibits were displayed in the hall of the manor house, Lord Montagu’s home. It contains an important collection of historic motor vehicles, including four world land speed record holders: Sir Malcolm Campbell's 1920 Sunbeam 350 hp His son Donald Campbell's 1961 Bluebird - Proteus CN7 The 1927 Sunbeam 1000 hp ( the first motor car to reach 200 miles per hour (322 km/h ) The 1929 Irving-Napier Special Golden Arrow. Beaulieu Palace House was originally built in the 13th century as the gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey. Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the estate was purchased by Sir Thomas Wriothesley, later 1st Earl of Southampton, in 1538. The house passed through marriage into the Montagu family and is still owned by the 1st Earl's descendant, The 4th Baron Montagu of Beaulieu. The house was extended in the 16th century, and again in the 19th century, and is today a fine example of a Gothic country house. The house overlooks the beautiful Beaulieu River and is surrounded by lawns and walkways. The inside of the house has been kept in a Victorian style. Although still home to the current Lord and Lady Montagu, parts of the house and gardens are open daily to the public. The Palace House is open to the public as part of the visitor attraction which includes: Beaulieu Abbey National Motor Museum Beaulieu Palace House World of Top Gear Secret Army Exhibition - an exhibit about the Special Operations Executive training at Beaulieu during World War II Gardens A monorail and rides. Visitors have been exploring the ruins of Beaulieu Abbey since 1912. In 1952, Edward, Lord Montagu opened Palace House and Gardens to the public for the first time – making Beaulieu among the first stately homes to admit visitors. For the grand opening, he displayed five Veteran cars in the entrance hall of the house as a tribute to his late father, John Douglas - Scott-Montagu, who was a motoring advocate and pioneer at the turn of the last century. Beaulieu, is said to be one of the most haunted places in Britain, with reported sightings going back over a hundred years and possibly as far as the mid 16th century. Numerous paranormal investigators have conducted research at the abbey, including Arthur Conan Doyle, who it is claimed made contact with a ghost during a séance at Palace House. A lady in blue or grey, reportedly sighted walking through walls and making a lot of noise in the private apartments, is believed to be the ghost of the Countess of Beaulieu, Lady Isabella, who died in 1786. The smell of incense, which allegedly signals tragedy for the people of the abbey or the village, was also reported by Edward Douglas - Scott-Montagu, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu among others in a room of the Palace House used as a chapel in the Middle Ages.

All you can see from the abbey is the ruins. But it is very interesting to see how it used to be and to learn a bit more about the lives of the monks. You can also see the chapel but it was close for service while we were here. So we haven’t been inside unfortunately.

Most of the Abbey is a ruin now, but you can still see the footprint and layout of this ecclesiastical place. Several buildings survive including the Church and Domus. The Abbey museum takes you through the history of this place and what it was like for the Benedictine monks and lay brothers who lived there. They maintained good infirmary facilities to look after their own. Don't miss the upstairs exhibition of Lady Montagu's Wall Hangings which tell the story of Beaulieu Abbey from it's foundation in 1204 to it's dissolution in 1538.

Absolutely stunning setting for this little 13th century gem. In the grounds of the Beaulieu Motor Museum lies the serene Beaulieu Abbey and Beaulieu parish church (which used to be the Cistercian monks refectory) The gardens surrounding it are well stocked and very calming after the hubbub in the excellent museum. We spent a long time here in this quiet spot just absorbing the atmosphere and enjoying the plants and the history. Some of the buildings there, the Abbey Domus upper floor for example, are not accessible to anyone in a wheelchair but that didn't put a dampener on my lovely time there. I would love to return.

Beaulieu abbey is defiantly worth a visit, there are only two buildings left in it, one is the Domus and the other the Church. There was a lot about the history of the abbey and the monks that lived there. There are also maps showing the parts of the Abbey that still stand and showing what would be the Abbey when first built.

Lovely church .made a debit card donation (which was handy as no cash on us) my husband and I lit a candle to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary..

Beautiful walk around the Abbey and surrounding areas. A must see. My 5 year old and 17 year old and myself 30 something all got enjoyment out of the Abbey.

Lovely area, very well maintained. Definitely worth a visit.

Kayaking with Amy was a great experience. Such an experienced guide. Showed us many things around the river banks and made this an adventure for the kids. It was raining, but that made it even better as the wildlife was out and everything else was quiet.

We did the Mothers Day Paddle to the Pub yesterday - fantastic experience. My Wife said it was a great memory that she and the kids will remember, Canoe'ing down the river which was super calm, quiet, weather was perfect. The instructor was polite and knew all sorts of interesting things about wildlife and history of places along the river. Made for a really good, enjoyable and fun day out for the family.

I organised this for the men in my life as a gift. I went for archery out of their list of activities as it felt the most accessible to the complete beginner. Located in the New Forest not far from the centre of Beaulieu; needless to say it was a lovely location, I waited in the car and planned to read a book but Kestrels and the many hedgerow birds feeding their broods kept distracting me from my mission! I'm pleased to say they reported back a great facilitator, generous time and equipment access. I would recommend this company and this activity

Today whilst on our family holiday in the New Forest, we decided to book a 90-minute family canoeing activity at New Forest Activities. We arrived early and were met by our guide Ant, we were issued our life vests and equipment and headed to the lake, we were guided by Ant to different waypoints on the lake. The canoes were easy to control and lots of fun once you got used to keeping the boat balanced. The activity was good fun and our guide Ant was a very friendly, knowledgeable and polite guy. The review would have got 5* but the price in my opinion is high.

I can only recommend! Instructors are lovely and you can get a kayak and go off by yourselves instead of having to stick with a group (You will definitely get wet though so bring spare clothes)

Great company! The team were really helpful and friendly, talked us through basic safety and key wildlife to keep a look out for. Easy to find, free parking available. Dry bags provided for free which was a bonus!

We had a lovely paddle with the truly phenoms Ben. He was incredibly patient with our group of overly rowdy middle-aged women and really made sure we had a great time. And despite our decrepitness we loved having a warm hot chocolate on the water - excellent touch!

Oh I really didn't have alot of hope for a fun day (weather started off pants, guy at reception could be more pleasant, first look was meh) but boy was I wrong... The lady who was instructor (can't recall her name) was brilliant, was one other couple and she made sure we felt like a group. The archery was amazing beautifully instructed and safety measures on point. Games where super enjoyable and the time flew by. Definitely doing this again as it was one of the best couple things we have done outside of diner and drinks.... Amazing that the sun come out as well

We did the fathers day "Paddle to the Pub" - it was brilliant. The instructor was absolutely great, she put everyone at ease and handled the group (and my two small children) beautifully (I think her name was Miya? sorry!). She was also extremely knowledgeable and professional. The paddle was a lovely fathers day experience and all of us enjoyed in thoroughly. Thank you very much!

It was my first time kayaking and I was a little nervous, but had a really wonderful time. The instructor (Chris) was really good at explaining everything and the sit-on kayak felt very stable. The river was lovely and quiet, and utterly beautiful. Chris shared some really interesting facts about the river as we explored. The location is great, changing rooms, cafe, toilets. Very happy with my first experience kayaking.

We had a great time doing archery as a couple for the first time. The group was small enough that we had a target each for the whole session so feel we got our money’s worth. The team were very flexible with us rebooking our session.

We went canoeing on a very windy day but it was still a lovely experience. Jack the instructor was friendly and knowledgeable about the area and history of the river. We had a great time and would definitely do it again as the scenery is beautiful and on a sunny tranquil day it would be even better!

Visited this place with my family to try out archery. We had a great instructor, Ellen. She taught me how to shoot very quickly (first time for me) and we spent lots of time playing games and doing different challenges. It was very interesting and the time went past quite fast. Also we met a very friendly doggy, Prim. My youngest son spent at least half an hour playing with her. We all really enjoyed our visit here :)

The spooky Halloween river tour was excellent! Great fun provided by the 2 guides we had who made the evening perfect. Good stories and beautiful views. I thought it might have been more for kids but was pleasantly surprised how it was fun for adults too. Definitely recommended!

Thanks to Chris for an excellent archery session. His tuition was great and we all felt like we'd learnt some good skills and had fun along the way. The archery field was well set up too.

6/8/2023 Kayaking (Bucklers Hard) - 2 Hours Me and 6 others lads went kayaking with the instructor Ben at Bucklers hard. What an experience even after a capsize l.:)) Ben was fantastic. We had a mixed bunch of newcommers/experienced individuals and Ben took the time to get to know us and teach us. So many times, this is not done properly. I have kayaked a few times, and this by far was the best experience I have had by a country mile. We were only in the water for 2 hours But there was plenty to do. Next to the sea 🌊:)

The instructor is great, and very informative of archery information and facts. We’ve done archery before but loved that our instructors heart was in the sport too. It made the day even better! Played some archery games too.

Had a great time on a guided tour of the river. It's a beautiful place and our guide, Jack was brilliant. He kept us safe (and dry!) and gave us lots of information about the area, nature and history. Thanks very much.

8 of us went on the battle and boats activities and everyone had a blast! So much fun, instructors were great and had some great stories. Thoroughly recommend.

Our guides were patient and wonderful and made the trek fun and not too hard! They had broad and interesting knowledge about our surroundings, and made 2 hours go by quickly!

Loved it here. We been here before we had kids, but it has improved since then and my two kids loved it. They loved the outdoor playground, which was very difficult to get them out of. Mona rail was great too.

Lots of childhood memories coming here, not ruined by returning as an adult. It just gets better. Fun for all the family, you don't have to be into cars to enjoy a day out at Beaulieu, but it really helps and you will get a lot more out of the day. The outdoor play park and monorail are excellent. The children really enjoyed it.

Definitely worth getting there as it opens!! My goodness, there is SO MUCH to look at and do, we couldn't fit it all in during a single day and we got there for 10. The food in the cafe was so good, we went in twice. The whole place is so looked after and clean. Staff members are kind and knowledgeable of their work. Happy to have paid gift aid so we get the annual tickets - Definitely coming back!!

We had a great time here, the atmosphere is very relaxed. Good to see the Top Gear vehicles. The monorail was a great trip. Food and refreshments were plentiful and not too expensive. The only down side and it was probably out of their hands was we hired an electric car for the weekend and the chargers were out of order. For us it wasn't a problem as we weren't desperate for juice. Well worth a visit. We will be back.

A fantastic, expansive museum covering many highlights of British motoring and motorbiking development. Vehicles and are in fantastic condition and vary widely by age and origin. Collection of land speed record cars is a must to see! Good accessible location with on-site parking and single ticket entry to both the motor museum and other attractions in Beaulieu. Recommended!

Great day out. Wear your best walking shoes as you'll need them. Mostly accessible. Restaurant not too expensive. Toilets clean. Need around 6 hours to get everything. Pay in advance (with gift aid) and you get a free annual pass to return. Great vegan ice cream options.

Beaulieu is still a great place to visit. Especially if it's your first time. The cars are fun to see and some of the history as you follow the exhibits is really special. Some downsides are that I feel many areas are due a refresh. Parts of the museum look a little tired. Much of it hasn't changed in decades. In some ways it's nice for personal nostalgia but on the whole, updating is needed. The canteen in my view also needs improving. I felt the food was expensive for what you get, and we were kept waiting a long time. Perhaps a system to separate coffee and hot food, from cold drinks and snacks would help. Also dining area seating was lacking if wet outside. Anyhow, overall, still a very enjoyable place to visit! The grounds are fantastic too as are the staff. Many thanks.

Top gear show somewhat disappointing. Main car experience is far smaller than I’d hoped for. Gardens not at their best (seasonal), house impressive if that’s your thing. For me, the best part of my day was the pond walk. I loved the tree carving and the walk itself was beautiful. I’m sure the children will enjoy the monorail.

A fun packed day out for the family. Main exhibition building charts the history of the motor car right up to the modern day including world landspeed record cars. Outside there is a monorail which goes around the gardens and through the roof of the exhibition centre. Other exhibitions include Top Gear featuring many cars from the series. There's also a show of cars from famous movies including James Bond. There's a cafeteria and tea shop on site. Toilets clean and functional. Well stocked gift shop. Kids play area in the gardens. Bus tours. Family house. Free parking. Not sure how busy it gets in the summer as this was February. Check prices as its not cheap.

Beautiful place, very well organized. Lots to do for kids and parents. A bit pricey, the combo ticket is £28/£29 per adult but includes parking, The National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, Palace House & Gardens, Little Beaulieu, Beaulieu Abbey, The Secret Army Exhibition and unlimited rides on the monorail. Is it possible to skip the Motor Museum and the price drops sensibly. I would suggest going on a sunny day, and bring your own food as there are lots of places where to sit and have a picnic.

Amazing day out, and we didn't get around all of it! Lots of parking with good access for visitors with disabilities. The staff were friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived, with helpful guidance on getting the most out of the day. The motor museum itself was our main aim, and there is plenty to keep everyone interested. The exhibits are all in very good condition, and really provide a "time warp" perspective. Well worth a visit any time of year.

There a lot of things to do here. The main attraction is the motor museum, very nicely laid out, with a lot of vintage, modern and some unusual cars. Without a doubt one of the best motor museum. I’m less interested about it, but they also have motorbikes and race cars. About the other attractions, you have an exhibition about Top Gear, cars used in movies, a monorail, a vintage bus, an abbey, a house, gardens and a museum about war. It’s really nice to spend a summer day with a picnic. It took us almost 6 hours to do everything at a quiet pace. We then went to Beaulieu village, which is beautiful.

Returned for a visit for the first time in 28 years when I visited as a child. Unfortunately I found it quite disappointing. Feels very dated and the museum is smaller than I remember. Could do with with some new investment - in particular more interactive features would be good for children. In addition, it’s not particularly pushchair/wheelchair friendly in all areas which was surprising.

Such a full day, we stayed way longer than we expected as there're so many things to see. Personal highlight was the falconry training session, absolutely fascinating and unique. The Museum is vast but very well curated with everything looking beautiful and no busyness. There were a few cars I would have liked some more specific information about, such as their life before the museum, because i like a few memorable stories. Loved the land speed section. The grounds were a little busy and hectic with sculptures when we visited, but we could still find calm looking over the water near the palace.

Supercar weekend was brilliant despite the rain. We saw all of our favorite cars and also went around the palace house, which is included with your entry tickets and really nice. Pay in advance for the cheaper option tickets. There is so much to see and do there if your car lover then definitely go! Food stalls on the special weekends are on the expensive side, the restaurant was really busy, picnic are great when it's not raining. Great for kids and families, it's our second visit, and we we're not disappointed at all.

This is a fantastic place to go for a day out, whether you're a couple or have kids there is so much to do and see. We spent about 3.5 hours here. It's expensive but you definitely get more than you pay for and the food is reasonable. Do get the ice cream it's fantastic. The main attraction is the motor museum, despite not being into cars, it was an amazing collection, fascinating history and the staff are brilliant at explaining facts about the cars. It's got a little bit devoted to top gear which was cute and entertaining. If you're not a car enthusiasts there is a fun monorail, a little bus to drive you about. A beautiful Abbey that is well maintained and the ground have gorgeous art and wild birds like pheasants running around. The kitchen garden are delightful and they even have a bird if prey display. Should that not be enough the view back into the village over the lake is idyllic. The manor house is pretty too. Wear trainers!

I loved this museum! Such a beautiful piece of history. There are a lot of things to do and their shop have some good organic stuff like apple juice. 🩷

Visited for the first time in over 10 years and greatly enjoyed! Got discounted entry as had a blue light card and were impressed with the ticket becoming an annual ticket (for museum) as we added gift aid. Museum had so many different vehicles in, we easily spent close to 2 hours walking round. Other exhibitions were good too, particularly enjoyed the Cars on Screen one. Everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful. Looking forward to returning again and soon!

Beaulieu is a very educational & interesting place to visit. Loads of old cars, classic cars, fast cars & famous cars!! We enjoyed the free monorail ride around the grounds, which inspired us to go & explore the beautiful lake, gardens & house on foot. We had lunch in the café/ restaurant & were surprised that it wasn't completely overpriced. The gift shop is pretty good. Not cheap to get into the museum but worth it!! Definitely recommend.

I loved the experience in this place! My little one enjoyed the train and the playground which is amazing. A few activities to do, coffee was good as well. With the price i didn't expect to need coins inside to play with the screen cars or the cars with remote, it should include a bit of that. But the rest was really really good! Worth the visit!

Worth the price for a visit. You don't just get the motor museum but also the Palace, the gardens and the Abbey. Plenty to see. The car museum is amazing and a must for motoring enthusiasts. A great day out. You could easily spend a whole afternoon there.

A grand day out - if you gift aid your entry then the ticket becomes an annual pass ( some T and Cs) - interesting museum - though it would for me have added to the interest if vehicle descriptions told a bit of the history of the actual car on display - that would have made the experience more personal. That aside well presented exhibits - but no touching. Palace house looking good and with new carpets ! All in all a good day out.

Never been before, but always wanted to visit. Lots to see, really interesting and enjoyable. A really neat, clean, and well played out site. Lots of friendly, polite, and welcoming staff. Cafe is good too, and in addition to the motoring museum, there is a Top Gear display, and the house is open to the public. Monorail ride, vintage bus ride, and a display for the SOE. It's a great day out.

Spent the whole day here, looking at old cars and bicycles, riding on the open top bus and monorail, walking along paths of wild spring flowers to the gallery housing Russian paintings, the monastery and last but nor least the fabulous house. A great day out.

Great day out for all the family. Beaulieu also has a lot to look around not just the motor museum

Nice place to visit in the UK