Beaulieu is home to all things with motors – everything from famous motors and racing motors, to model motors and vintage motors. You can race model motors at the Top Gear track, glide over motors in the monorail or play in motors at Little Beaulieu Adventure Play Area.
Beaulieu National Motor Museum The Monorail Open-Topped Bus Ride in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Have a look at the Beaulieu website for full details. World of Top Gear Little Beaulieu Adventure Play Area The Grounds and Cafe 
At the heart of Beaulieu is the National Motor Museum, which as you’d expect is packed full of cars 
and some motorbikes.
But mainly there are cars –
old cars 
new cars 
record breaking cars 
and famous cars like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 
Mr Bean’s mini 
and Del Boy’s three wheeler. 
There’s even a car shaped like an orange!
Beaulieu is also home to the oldest monorail in England, 
which glides above the attractions 
and through the museum building!
This dates from 1912 and drives you gently around the grounds. At certain times of the year you can book a ride in a replica Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and also in Mr Toad’s car from the film The Wind in the Willows. 
There’s also an exhibition of the cars created on ‘Top Gear’. 
Probably our favourite part of the visit was Little Beaulieu, the adventure play area, 
which is a labyrinth of secret passages and bridges, 
slides, and walkways. 
On top of all that, there are gardens to explore
with Alice in Wonderland shaped bushes 
and a cafe.
Visit the Beaulieu National Motor Museum website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Hythe, near Southampton Adult Cost Range: Various – please see their website for details. Opens: Daily Where to Eat: Cafe and picnic areas. How Long We Spent There: 4 hours Parking: There is a large car park. Information Written: January 2023
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: SO42 7ZN
Child Cost Range: Various – please see their website for details.
Free if: Under 5 years
Facilities: Ice creams, snacks, cafe, shop, picnic areas, toilets and accessible toilets.
Buggies: Buggy friendly.
Cost of Parking: Free
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