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Bloodhound Land Speed Record car to come to Beaulieu for one day on 13th November 2023

10th November 2023

Bloodhound Land Speed Record car to visit Beaulieu – but be quick; it's only for one day! The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and images from the National Motor Museum). The Bloodhound LSR roadshow – the car aiming to break the land speed record and drive over 800mph visits the National Motor Museum (NMM) at Beaulieu on Monday 13th November between midday and 5pm. … [Read more...]

Early Bird large savings as Christmas comes to Beaulieu

4th November 2023

Beaulieu tells us about their Christmas festivities... (All words and images from Beaulieu). Get into the Christmas spirit at Beaulieu this festive period by coming together with family and friends to celebrate the season in style. From pantomime rehearsals and Christmas carols to outdoor theatre performances and seeing Father Christmas, there’s something for everyone this Christmas. … [Read more...]

Donation enables Beaulieu to conserve and rebind historic motoring publications

26th October 2023

The National Motor Museum has received a generous financial donation to enable its research library to carry out important conservation work on a rare magazine collection held at the Collections Centre in Beaulieu. The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and images from Beaulieu; photos © National Motor Museum) The National Motor Museum has received a generous financial donation to … [Read more...]

Half-term fun at Buckler’s Hard on and next to Beaulieu River, Hampshire

19th October 2023

All aboard the Beaulieu River Cruise to follow TV’s paddle to Buckler’s Hard at half-term... They tell us: (All images and words from Buckler's Hard). October 2023 half-term offers the last chance to step on board the Beaulieu River Cruise to explore the Beaulieu River which recently featured in Channel 4’s The UK’s National Parks with Caroline Quentin. Follow her paddle along the … [Read more...]

National Motor Museum’s Sunbeam 1000hp original markings revealed by soda blasting

18th October 2023

Markings hidden for nearly 100 years have been uncovered on the Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu… They tell us: (All words and images from The National Motor Museum). Specialist soda blasting has revealed original mechanics’ markings on Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp as the National Motor Museum carried out the next major stage of its … [Read more...]

MG100 at Beaulieu – Celebrating a century of MG motoring

6th October 2023

MG100 at Beaulieu – Celebrating a century of MG motoring Report by Chris Adamson – Area Secretary Bournemouth & Poole MG Owners’ Club (MGOC) Photos by Chris Adamson (CA) and Steve Favell (SF). Steve is Area Secretary at Winchester MGOC  On 30th September 2023 MG enthusiasts from across the South of England gathered in the parkland surroundings of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu to … [Read more...]

Two days out for the price of one at Beaulieu this October half-term

25th September 2023

Double the Fun! Get two days out for the price of one at Beaulieu this October 2023 half-term They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). This half-term between 21st – 29th October, have two days out for the price of one at Beaulieu! Our return for free offer lets you come back once more within six days of your original visit, at no extra cost*. With all of our seasonal … [Read more...]

National Motor Museum celebrates 100 years of MG

30th August 2023

A century of MG magic conjoured up by the National Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words plus image from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is celebrating a centenary of the MG car marque as it exhibits rarely seen archive photographs from the Museum’s collections. The Magic of the Marque - 100 Years of MG in the museum’s In-Focus Gallery will … [Read more...]

Transport Torques lectures coming soon to The National Motor Museum

18th August 2023

Autumnal evenings can be brightened by a series of lectures at The National Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and images from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). Specialist evening lectures by leading figures in the motoring world are scheduled this autumn at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. The talks, in the museum’s Collections Centre theatre offer a chance to hear … [Read more...]

National Motor Museum Raffle Prize winners enjoy New Forest drive in a 1914 Rolls-Royce

10th July 2023

Beaulieu runners-up but still winners ! The runner-up winners of the National Motor Museum Trust Prize Draw at Beaulieu have enjoyed a trip around the New Forest in a vehicle from the National Motor Museum collection. (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). Elton and Georgina Evans and their children Jacob and Charlotte from Bramley, Hampshire were driven in a … [Read more...]

Beaulieu’s ‘Simply’ series of shows provides automotive variety and spice during the rest of 2023

8th July 2023

Nine more 'Simply' rallies at Beaulieu still to come in 2023... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu): Motoring fans are in for a treat at Beaulieu over the coming months, with nine more Simply rallies taking place throughout the rest of the 2023 show season, each one packed with great car line-ups to admire, chances to chat with other enthusiasts, and all the features of … [Read more...]

Seven Heaven – The 60th National Austin Seven Rally at Beaulieu

7th July 2023

Austin Sevens and Big Sevens galore, plus their enthusiastic owners, descend on the New Forest… Kim Henson reports. (All photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson, except for the view from the air of the '60' formation image, copyright Beaulieu Enterprises Ltd.). Over the weekend of 1st and 2nd July, The Pre-War Austin Seven Club held their 60th National Austin Seven Rally at the National … [Read more...]

Summertime at Beaulieu promises a huge amount of fun and interest

4th July 2023

So much to enjoy at Beaulieu this summer... They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Get set for an action-packed summer at Beaulieu as history comes to life with colourful characters, living history parades, phantasmagorical rides and exciting new exhibitions to see across the attraction between 22 July – 3 September. Back for the summer, see motoring parades in action. Watch … [Read more...]

National Motor Museum takes Napier Gordon Bennett to Ireland

30th June 2023

One of Britain's oldest racing cars was recently taken to Ireland by the National Motor Museum, to participate in a significant anniversary rally... The National Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from the National Motor Museum). The veteran 1903 Napier Gordon Bennett attended the 120th anniversary of the 1903 ‘Gordon Bennett’ cup race which took place in southern Ireland, … [Read more...]

Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show took place on Father’s Day…

23rd June 2023

Incredible vehicles and live music made for a great atmosphere for the Custom and American Show, held at Beaulieu on 18th June. Beaulieu tells us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Over 5,600 visitors and participants made Beaulieu their Father’s Day destination for the Custom and American Show, enjoying the colourful line-up of 406 customised and American cars and bikes, alongside live … [Read more...]

MG100 at Beaulieu – Saturday 30th September 2023

7th June 2023

A celebration of 100 years of MGs, will take place at Beaulieu on Saturday 30th September 2023... Chris Adamson tells us... (All words and photographs copyright Chris Adamson). A major event, featuring hundreds of MGs of all ages, will celebrate 100 years of the famous British sportscar marque in the picturesque parkland surroundings of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu on Saturday 30 … [Read more...]

New permanent gallery featuring Le Mans, at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu

6th June 2023

A new permanent gallery at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, puts the focus on Le Mans... Beaulieu tells us: (Words and photographs from Beaulieu; all images © National Motor Museum) A new permanent gallery at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu will showcase rarely seen archive photographs from the museum’s collections. The first exhibition will be a special selection depicting the … [Read more...]

Ferraris galore to admire at the Beaulieu Supercar Weekend, 5th/6th August

30th May 2023

Beaulieu is the place to go to see Ferraris in numbers on the lawns of Palace House, over the weekend of 5th and 6th August 2023... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). A glorious selection of Ferraris will be taking pride of place on the lawns of Beaulieu’s Palace House, as part of the stunning Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on 5th and 6th August, which will gather … [Read more...]

National Austin Seven Rally revs up for diamond jubilee…

16th May 2023

  Austin Sevens galore will gather at Beaulieu for the 60th National Austin Seven Rally, to take place on Sunday 3rd July... Run by the Pre-War Austin Seven Club, this is the largest annual gathering of Austin Seven cars and enthusiasts in the UK and is unique in that every one of the 60 rallies since 1963 has been held at the same venue - the grounds of the Beaulieu Estate next to … [Read more...]

Shipwright School returns to Buckler’s Hard this 2023 late May Bank Holiday weekend

12th May 2023

See ancient shipbuilding skills come to life as the Shipwright School returns to Buckler’s Hard for May bank holiday weekend... Kim says: "Yes this is a motoring magazine website but 'car people' are often interested in boating, ships and history too, and we thought this would be of general interest to our readers..." Beaulieu (and Buckler's Hard) tells us: Watch hands-on … [Read more...]

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