Explore Beaulieu

Visit Beaulieu’s attractions and gardens

A visit to Beaulieu is an award-winning day out with something for everyone. Tickets to the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair gives full access to the stunning Beaulieu grounds and gardens, National Motor Museum, Palace House, Little Beaulieu adventure playground and more.

Palace House

Get a fascinating look into the Montagu family home. In an idyllic New Forest setting, overlooking the picturesque Beaulieu River millpond, Palace House was remodeled and extended during the 1800s and is now a fine example of a Victorian country house. Inside, its ecclesiastical heritage sets the grand gothic tone for a home bristling with character and adorned with family treasures, portraits, and memorabilia. 

Grounds and Gardens

Lose yourself in Beaulieu’s serene grounds and gardens, From the Mill Pond walk, the Victorian Flower and Kitchen Gardens to the Wilderness Garden and Alice’s Topiary Wonderland, their beautiful natural spaces have their own historical treasures waiting to be discovered. 

Victorian Walled Kitchen Gardens

A gardening highlight, explore these traditional gardens during your day at the Fair. 

Pre-book a place on a Plant Expert Tour at the Fair for a half our deep-dive into the plants and techniques used in the gardens, with tickets going on sale soon!

Beaulieu Abbey Grounds

Walk in the footsteps of medieval monks who lived here over 800 years ago, as you explore the conserved ruins of this once vast medieval abbey.

Woodland Walk and The Millpond

Step off the central pathway to enjoy views across the tidal Beaulieu River from this meandering route. You’ll pass ancient oak trees and thick reed beds, both home to a variety of New Forest bird life.  

To explore everything that Beaulieu has to offer, please visit the Beaulieu website here.

Little Beaulieu adventure playground

Little Beaulieu is the perfect place for children to let their imagination run wild. Brand new in 2020, this wooden replica of Palace House is the perfect place for kids to burn off some steam. Highlights include secret passageways, epic climbing walls and an exhilarating zip wire.

The monorail

Enjoy bird’s-eye-views of the Beaulieu grounds with unlimited rides on the ‘Skytrain’.

What’s the big deal with Beaulieu?

Home to National Motor Museum, and of course Gardeners’ World Spring Fair, Beaulieu is the estate of the Montagu family and one of the finest country estates in the UK, receiving hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Can you walk along the Beaulieu river?

If you feel like rambling to break up the day at Spring Fair, try the picturesque route from Beaulieu village centre along the Beaulieu River. Expect wildlife and Instagrammable views!

Who owns the Beaulieu estate?

British peer Ralph Douglas-Scott-Montagu owns the Beaulieu Estate. His father Edward founded the National Motor Museum in 1952, as a tribute to his own father, who was a pioneer of motoring in the UK and supposedly introduced Edward VII to the world of cars in the 1890s.