As well as the main attractions, the holiday periods offer something special for our younger visitors.
Giant Games
Join us during the May Half-Term for 'Spring into Summer'. As well as all of our usual features, there will be special activities available for the family. Enjoy playing Giant Games in the grounds of the parkland including giant Jenga, Noughts and Crosses and Connect Four. Take part in a Quiz Trail through the BOND IN MOTION exhibition within the museum with the oportunity to win a Bond-themed prize each day.
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.
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.
Go Karts
On the arena get in the driving seat, put your foot down and take the chequered flag in a Go Kart race. Available during the school summer holidays.
A good value extra charge applies to this ride. The minimum height to be able to drive the Go Karts is approx 137cm (4'6"). Children under this height can ride as a passenger.
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 children can hear spooky stories from the costumed guides in Palace House, take a lucky dip in the mysterious box of delights or 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.
February Fun
Come to Beaulieu for fun family activities during the February half-term holiday. As well as exploring and enjoying the National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, Palace House and Beaulieu Abbey, all included in your admission ticket, we'll have fun activities for all the family to get involved in! Plus the opportunity to ride in our open-topped London Bus and the high-level Monorail. Check back here for further details later this year.
Easter Egg-stravaganza
Over the Easter holidays why not join us for our Egg-stravaganza? Lots of Easter themed activities including quiz trails, Victorian games and face painting to name just a few. Egg-citing fun for all the family! Further details about Easter 2014 will be available later this year.
