Plenty to see and do during the May 2025 half-term... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Adventure awaits this May half-term as magic and motorsport collide with brand new additions to the Beaulieu attraction. From 24 May – 1 June, uncover New Forest Folklore in a Fairies, Witches and Dragons Trail, then feel the thrill in the brand-new "Icons of F1” … [Read more...]
Custom specialist Andy Saunders to unveil his latest creation at the 2025 Custom & American Show at Beaulieu
Above: Andy Saunders' latest custom creation in progress... Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). Well renowned car customiser and brand ambassador Andy Saunders is set to unveil his latest creation at Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show on Father's Day, Sunday 15th June. Originally designed by Dodge’s Bill Brownlie and brought to life by legendary customiser … [Read more...]
Icons of Formula 1 take to the National Motor Museum stage, Beaulieu
The National Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). A chance to experience the thrill of Formula 1 and celebrate the legendary icons of speed will be on offer at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu this season. From the 24th May until 2nd November 2025 a new special display at the Museum will mark 75 years since the inaugural Formula 1 World … [Read more...]
Half-term fun at Beaulieu, uncovering the history of New Forest folklore along the new Enchanting Trail
Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu’s Mill Pond Walk will become home to a mythical New Forest Folklore: Fairies, Witches and Dragon trail from the 1st May – 8th June 2025. Returning following its success in 2024, the willow figures and interactive features will delight visitors of all ages with its magical blend of fantasy, folklore and artistry. The … [Read more...]
Homegrown Harvest Inspiration at the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair at Beaulieu this May
Beaulieu hosts this year's BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th May 2025... Kim writes, "Beaulieu is the home of the National Motor Museum, and of course hosts many vehicle-related events each year. However, in addition the annual BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair is held there, and this year's event will take place from 2nd to 4th May. I am including details of it here … [Read more...]
More private rooms at Palace House, Beaulieu are to open to the public for the 2025 season
More private wing rooms at Palace House Beaulieu to be opened to the public... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). More private rooms in Palace House are to open for visits to Beaulieu this Easter for the start of the 2025 season. Work is currently being completed and visitors will be able look around a number of themed rooms which were once part of Edward, Lord … [Read more...]
‘We Had One of Those’ – new interactive attraction for 2025 at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum
Nostalgia galore for visitors to the latest automotive attraction at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. They tell us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). Sit in the driver’s seat of the cars from your past and relive your fondest motoring memories as Beaulieu proudly unveils its newest attraction, We Had One of Those. Opening 5th April 2025, this nostalgic new … [Read more...]
Transformers robots and star cars to appear at Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show in June
The Custom and American Show is coming soon... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and ophotographs from Beaulieu). The Custom and American Show returns on 15th June 2025, promising another exciting day of motoring and entertainment. Held in association with the Solent Renegades, this Father’s Day extravaganza is one of Beaulieu’s most anticipated events, featuring hundreds of jaw-dropping custom … [Read more...]
Beaulieu hosts BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair again in May 2025
Many fresh features this year... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Packed with creative planting ideas, beautiful displays, hands-on workshops and engaging talks, the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair is a must-visit from 2-4 May 2025. Beginners and seasoned gardeners alike will be spoiled for choice with interactive activities, stunning show gardens, shopping, … [Read more...]
Beaulieu International Autojumble 2024 – Kim’s Report
This year’s eagerly-anticipated International Autojumble at Beaulieu took place over the sun-bathed weekend of 14th and 15th September. Kim Henson was there and here’s what he found… (All words by, and copyright, Kim Henson; photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson and Chris Adamson, as individually credited. Grateful thanks to Chris for the use of his images). To me there is something … [Read more...]
‘Simply’ rallies galore at Beaulieu in September (2024)
Beaulieu hosts a wide variety of fascinating 'Simply' events this September. They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Motoring fans will be marking their calendars with some must-see Simply events still to come at Beaulieu this September. These vibrant rallies offer the chance to admire an impressive line-up of motors, catch up with fellow enthusiasts plus explore the … [Read more...]
Lord Montagu welcomes the Wombles back to Beaulieu
Lord Montagu welcomes The Wombles back to Beaulieu for the 50th anniversary of the Monorail there... Beaulieu tells us: (Image and all words from Beaulieu). Lord Montagu marked the 50th anniversary of the Monorail in style with a feast of celebrations and special guests to mark 50 years of the oldest monorail in England. Opened in July 1974, the Monorail has been a family … [Read more...]
Supercars Galore at Beaulieu on 3rd and 4th August 2024
A fantastic line-up of high performance sporting/luxury vehicles awaits attendees at this year's Beaulieu Supercar Weekend... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu Supercar Weekend returns on 3rd and 4th August for another action-packed weekend of automotive excellence. This year, the highly-anticipated event is set to display more high-performance vehicles than … [Read more...]
A terrific Custom and American Show at Beaulieu
A great time was enjoyed by visitors to Beaulieu's 2024 Custom and American Show... They tell us: (Image and all words from Beaulieu). Over 500 jaw-dropping custom and American vehicles headed to Beaulieu for The Custom and American Show on Father’s Day (Sunday 16th June). The family-friendly show, which is always a favourite on the Beaulieu events calendar, brought together … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum engineers restore record-breaking Sunbeam 1000hp’s gearbox
Another step along the restoration road for the Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker, taken by engineers at the National Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and images from the National Motor Museum). The three-speed gearbox built nearly a century ago for Sunbeam 1000hp to break the 200mph Land Speed Record barrier is being sympathetically cleaned and restored by National Motor Museum … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s Spring Autojumble 2024
Kim Henson reports on this year’s Beaulieu Spring Autojumble: Here’s his own story of the event… (All words and some photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson; remaining photographs by, and copyright, Chris Adamson, as individually credited. Grateful thanks to Chris for providing his photographs). Once again I attended the Spring Autojumble, held within the grounds of the National Motor … [Read more...]
Custom and American Show at Beaulieu on Father’s Day, 16th June
If you like colourful custom cars and American vehicles, make your way to Beaulieu on Father's Day, Sunday 16th April (2024)... Beaulieu tells us: (All images and words from Beaulieu). For the chance to admire a unique range of vehicles and enjoy some great entertainment, Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show is the place to be this Father’s Day (16th June). There’s something for … [Read more...]
Crack detected in engine subframe of Beaulieu’s Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker
Crack detection discovered engine subframe crack (now repaired) in the National Motor Museum's Sunbeam 1000 hp, as their specialist workshop team continue the restoration of this unique and very special historic vehicle... They tell us: (All words and images from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). A visual inspection checked for potential problems, before a non-destructive … [Read more...]
BBC Gardeners’ World 2024 Spring Fair, Beaulieu
Kim Henson reports from the green(fingered) fields of the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu… (All words and images by, and copyright, Kim Henson). This year’s popular Gardeners’ World Spring Fair has returned to Beaulieu (as in 2023) and the show, which ran from 3rd to 5th May 2024, featured a fresh layout and a wide variety of new features. Now of course Beaulieu is famous for its superb … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s newly refurbished Brabazon Restaurant & Coffee Shop opens for business
Revamped and ready – Beaulieu's Brabazon Restaurant & Coffee Shop... They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Visitors to the Beaulieu attraction, home to the National Motor Museum, can now enjoy a beautifully refurbished Brabazon Restaurant & Coffee Shop as part of their visit. The £920,000 project was completed in early April, following a five-month phased … [Read more...]
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