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Free visits to Buckler’s Hard Museum with Heritage Open Days Festival, this September

28th August 2025

The Buckler's Hard team tells us... (All words and photographs from Buckler's Hard). Visitors are invited to make the most of Heritage Open Days Festival with free entry to Buckler’s Hard Museum from 12th, 13th and 14th September at the maritime village on the banks of the Beaulieu River. Highlights include the exhibition HMS Agamemnon - Navigating the Legend, housed in the Shipwrights … [Read more...]

Handmade poppy tribute on display at Buckler’s Hard for the 80th anniversary of VE Day

7th May 2025

Handmade poppies at Buckler's Hard remind us of the courage, sacrifice and resilience of those who served... The Buckler's Hard team tells us: (All words and photographs from Buckler's Hard). On Thursday 8th May, Buckler’s Hard proudly joins the nation in marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. To remember the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who served, the team at the 18th … [Read more...]

HMS Agamemnon legacy celebrated at Buckler’s Hard, where she was built

10th April 2025

Celebrating Admiral Nelson's favourite ship built at Buckler's Hard – her legacy is remembered. Kim writes, "Of course Wheels-Alive is primarily about wheeled vehicles and motoring, but many of our readers are also fascinated by aircraft, railways and ships, especially those with historic connections. Here, then, for you all is a story about a vitally important ship built at Buckler's Hard... and … [Read more...]

Visitors to Buckler’s Hard this coming weekend can enjoy free tours aboard the pilot cutter Amelie Rose

15th July 2024

A warm welcome is promised for visitors to Buckler's Hard (near Beaulieu) this weekend (20th and 21st July 2024) with free tours aboard the pilot cutter Amelie Rose... Buckler's Hard tells us... (All words and images from Buckler's Hard). Step on board the beautiful pilot cutter Amelie Rose for a tour and chat with her crew as part of your visit to Buckler’s Hard on Saturday 20th and Sunday … [Read more...]

Buckler’s Hard to Beaulieu riverside walk re-opens

15th December 2023

After being closed for two years to allow nature to recuperate, the riverside walk between Buckler's Hard and Beaulieu has been re-opened, with tempting refreshments available too... They tell us... (All words and images from Buckler's Hard/Beaulieu). The popular footpath from Buckler’s Hard to Beaulieu has re-opened with two riverside loops for walkers to enjoy stunning birdlife … [Read more...]

News from Buckler’s Hard – and nearby Beaulieu!

8th December 2023

We bring you news of winter escapes and festive visits to Buckler's Hard (not far from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, and of course with strong links between the two). Kim says, "Yes, this is a motoring magazine website but many drivers/car enthusiasts are also into boating, and in any case the latest festive news from Buckler's Hard may be of wider interest..." They tell us: (All … [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...]

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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