BEAULIEU, HAMPSHIRE - NEW FOREST
Beaulieu is a small village located on the south eastern edge of the New Forest national park in Hampshire, England.
Palace House, which overlooks the village from across Beaulieu River, began in 1204 as the gatehouse to Beaulieu Abbey, and has been the ancestral home of the a branch of the Montagu family since 1538, when it was bought from the crown following the disolution of the monastries by Henry VIII. 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. Although still home to the current Lord and Lady Montagu, parts of the house and gardens are open daily to the public. It is a member of the Treasure Houses of England consortium.
The hamlet of Bucklers Hard, situated on the Beaulieu river and part of the 9000 acre (36 km˛) Beaulieu Estate was the birthplace of many British naval vessels, including many of Admiral Nelson's fleet, and today houses a small maritime museum, plus a modern yachting marina.
Beaulieu village has remained largely unspoilt by progress, and is a favourite tourist stop for visitors to the New Forest, and also for birders seeking local specialities like Dartford Warbler, Honey Buzzard and Hobby.
BEAULIEU HOTELS
Master Builder's House Hotel
Buckler's Hard, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire, SO42 7XB.
The Hotel dates back to the 18th Century, and sits on Lord Montagu's Estate, in the New Forest. Our hotel is located on the Banks of the Beaulieu River in the heart of the New Forest.
The Montagu Arms
Palace Lane, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7ZL.
An outstanding country house hotel situated in picturesque Beaulieu in the heart of the New Forest. This AA top 200 hotel is ideal for a romantic break away or a base to go exploring the forest.
BEAULIEU ATTRACTIONS
Artsway
Beaulieu Abbey
Bucklers Hard
Bucklands Rings
Calsot Castle
Exbury Gardens
Furzey Gardens
Hurst Castle
Lepe Country Park
Longdown Dairy Farm
Lymington Keyhaven Nature Reserve
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
New Forest Badger Watch
New Forest Cider, Burley
New Forest Wagon Rides
New Park Farm
Roydon Woods, Lymington
Sammy Miller Motorcycke Museum
Spinners Garden
The Solent Way
TRANSPORT LINKS
The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Road, which is located approximately 3.5 miles away on the London-Weymouth main line. Southampton Airport is approximately 10 miles from Beaulieu and Beaulieu is 8.5 miles from M27 junction 8.
