National Motor Museum
Cars and motorcycles from pioneering vehicles to Formula 1 cars and land speed record breakers, on the Beaulieu estate.
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The National Motor Museum and Beaulieu Abbey, Buckler's Hard, Exbury Gardens and the harbour town of Lymington
1 / 3Bienvenido a la zona
Beaulieu grew up around a Cistercian abbey founded by King John in 1203 to 1204. Today the Montagu family's estate holds the National Motor Museum, Palace House and the abbey ruins on one ticket, and the village sits at the head of the Beaulieu River. Two and a half miles downstream, Buckler's Hard is a hamlet of two Georgian rows where ships for Nelson's navy were built.
Across the river, Exbury Gardens are known for rhododendrons and azaleas, and Lepe Country Park has a mile of beach on the Solent. To the west, Lymington is a sailing town with three marinas, the St Barbe Museum and Wightlink ferries to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. Hatchet Pond, on the heath between, is the Forest's largest body of fresh water.
Lo más destacado
Si solo se dispone de unas horas, estos son buenos lugares por los que empezar.
Cars and motorcycles from pioneering vehicles to Formula 1 cars and land speed record breakers, on the Beaulieu estate.
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Montagu family home at Beaulieu, where costumed guides show what life was like in Victorian times; included in the Beaulieu ticket.
Ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded by King John in 1203 to 1204, with the cloister and a herb garden.
Georgian hamlet on the Beaulieu River where ships for Nelson's navy were built; museum and reconstructed cottages.
Rothschild woodland garden of 200 acres with rhododendrons, azaleas and a steam railway; closed for winter except Christmas events.
A mile of beach on the Solent at the mouth of the Beaulieu River, with Operation Overlord remains and a café.
Cómo orientarse
The map shows Beaulieu and Lymington and the streets around it. The Getting there page lists nearby stops and stations.
Consejos de primera mano
Beaulieu says Brockenhurst is the nearest main line station, about seven miles away, with a taxi rank; you can also hire a bike.
Exbury Gardens and their steam railway close for the winter from 31 October apart from Christmas events. Check before you go.
Beaulieu's car parks are free and hold up to 1,000 cars, with a separate car park for disabled visitors near reception.
From Lymington Pier, Wightlink's ferry takes foot passengers to Yarmouth, so a day trip to the island works without a car.
Consejos de la redacción de Britlens
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