As well as the main attractions, the holiday periods offer something special for our younger visitors.
February Fun
During February half-term week, from 11th – 19th February, young visitors can join in February Fun at Beaulieu and take part in a James Bond-themed quiz trail and an undercover army commando course. Test your knowledge of the world’s most famous special agent, James Bond, in the National Motor Museum’s brand new exhibition, BOND IN MOTION, which showcases 50 original vehicles from the Bond films. Follow the trail around the exhibition and exercise your code-cracking skills for an opportunity to win a Bond goody bag. Learn the skills and tactics required to outsmart the enemy, whilst getting a taste of life in the modern Army on an Army Commando course. Once kitted out in army camouflage, young recruits can join real soldiers on a patrol exercise, have fun on an Inflatable Assault Course and test their aim on a Laser Shotgun Range.
Easter Egg-stravaganza
Over Easter why not join us for our Egg-stravaganza? With a hare-brained trail around the grounds and bunnies handing out chocolate treats over the Easter Weekend everyone is sure to have an egg-citing time. Also over the Easter weekend, children can enjoy Victorian Games on Palace House lawn and face painting.
Living History
Living History characters give an insight into life in days gone by all year round at Palace House but during the summer it comes to life with a Victorian House Party with music in the Drawing Room and Victorian playlets and games outside on the lawn. Real Victorian characters give a fascinating insight into the workings of a Victorian household, showing their life ‘Upstairs and Downstairs’ with tales from the butler, cook and housemaids. Adding to the atmosphere veteran and vintage cars motor around the grounds in a display of motoring in days gone by.
Go Karts
On the arena get in the driving seat, put your foot down and take the chequered flag in a Go Kart race (please note Go Karts will be running from 9th July to 4th September with the exception of 29th August and a good value extra charge applies to this ride).
Cistercian Monks and Falconry
In August, visitors can watch falconry displays in the historical and atmospheric setting of the Abbey Cloisters whilst those interested in the lives of the Cistercian Monks who lived there can find out about the folklore of the herbs they used in their foods and medicine.
Ghosts & Ghouls
Beaulieu is reputed to be one of Britain’s most haunted places and ghosts have often been seen and heard in the Abbey and Palace House. On selected days during the October half term talk to real Ghost Hunters and hear spooky stories from the costumed guides in Palace House. Children can take a lucky dip from the witches’ cauldron and be given a gruesome Face Painting.
Victorian Christmas
During the festive season you can catch a glimpse of Christmas Past. Palace House is a place of enchantment at this special time of year. Children can delve into a box of delights and dress up in period costumes whilst in the Lower Drawing Room there will be carol singing around the Grand Piano for everyone to enjoy.
Unless stated all activities are included in the admission price and further details can be found under the event section.
