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If you like or have any interest in motoring or just like old things this museum will not disappoint you. the collection is extensive and even the more modern vehicles bring back memories of how cars used to look.A good day out - a must visit if in the area
Thoroughly enjoyed all the places to visit on the estate and staff were very friendly and helpful. Fond memories of some of the classic cars and especially liked the Top Gear exhibits and presentations. Received a very thorough history of the family and estate from the Estate house guide.
Well worth the money. Go see the whole museum, got to the Top Grar expo, see the old cars used in films, do the mono rail, the open deck bus ride, all in all a great place.Didn't do the house or garden, but the other attractions listed was enough for one day!
We had a fabulous day at Beaulieu on 3/3/15. We last visited 3 years ago, but were unable to explore much of the site at that time as my husband was awaiting back surgery & couldn't walk far so we vowed to return. This time the weather was beautiful, but what really made our visit was the friendly, helpful staff - especially Andrew who recommended the pod ride & invited us over the ropes in the motor racing section for an up-close viewing & the gentleman in the Top Gear dome who gave us a private showing & even provided seats!! Well done Beaulieu - thanks for a great day - we'll definitely be back :)
We are pleased that you enjoyed your visit to Beaulieu. Visitors who obtain a complimentary return pass from the National Motor Museum can return again once for free, up to six days after their initial visit. In addition, visitors who Gift Aid their admission fee are given a Gift Aid annual pass, which allows unlimited return visits to the National Motor Museum for up to a year. Our front of house staff aim to provide the best possible experience for every visitor and they will be pleased to hear your kind comments.
I couldn't believe just how great this place was. We were fortunate to be there when the Top Gear exhibition was on but even if that wasn't there it would be a great day out - make sure you put aside a whole day. We only had about 4 hours and it wasn't enough. There's something for everyone - cars, the Abbey, the Lords residence, history, gardens, a beautiful place for a picnic and a stroll.
Had a really good time at Beaulieu.The car museum is well laid out.A fantastic selection of vehicles.The Top Gear bit is well Top Gear !The cafe was well stocked ,clean,great home made cakes and very polite staff.The palace is charming and again the staff were great.The SOE was moving as one would expect.The old abbey is worth a visit.At this time of year the gardens had a few bulbs out but you could see in full flight it would be stunning.Well worth the visit and the staff are great.You have to just like cars to visit.Would love to return when the weather is just a tad warmer.
Overall a good day out. They have a fantastic array of cars and historical collections on offer that you can easily get lost in the nostalgia of it all. At the moment they have a Top Gear exhibition on which is great - I could not believe all of the cars that were there from the actual show! The price, expensive however it is a day out and during the Summer I can imagine that there is a lot of more things to do in terms of outdoor events for children.The best time of year to visit is during the winter as it is a lot quieter and most of the special events they have on are a more intimate experience.
The National Motor Museum has changed dramatically over the last several years, with the addition of several major new displays, such as our newly-opened motorsport exhibition, A Chequered History. Our Monorail has been a firm favourite with visitors for over forty years and is meticulously maintained.