Have an action packed May Half-Term at Beaulieu!
From 25th May – 2nd June, join us as over 800 years of history comes to life! With so much to see from living history characters and fascinating falconry to motoring parades and activities in Palace House, it’s one you don’t want to miss!
PLUS, those visiting over May half-term will be one of the first to experience our all new willow Fairies and Dragons sculpture trail, hidden away around the enchanting, picturesque Mill Pond walk!
what’s on
Fairies and Dragons trail
For the first time, Beaulieu’s Mill Pond Walk becomes home to an all-new Fairies and Dragons willow sculpture trail from 18th May to 30th June. Over May half-term, make sure you follow this trail around the Mill Pond and keep your eyes peeled for magical unicorns, fairies, and dragons, wonderful woodland foxes, owls, squirrels, and deer and even mischievous boggarts hiding in the foliage.
FASCINATING FALCONRY
Travel back to the turbulent Tudor era, when Beaulieu Abbey was destroyed in 1538 on the orders of King Henry VIII, and watch age-old falconry skills in action, with demonstrations by Lord Montagu’s falconer.
Falconry times:
- 1pm – Presentation in The Abbey Cloister
- 3:45pm – Exercising the Birds on Palace House Lawns
Streets Ahead
Enter into a street full of nostalgia and memories in the National Motor Museum as you are transported back to a bygone era from the 1950s to the 1970s. Go back in time with the new shop displays packed with items from the Collections, many on exhibition for the first time.
Palace house
The next stop in your trip through time is the Victorian era, as you step inside Palace House, the historic home of the Montagu family. Chat to friendly costumed house staff about their duties around this grand country house, and dress up in their traditional Victorian uniform while you try out different skills, some of which are still used today.
Motoring parades
Witness the sights, sounds and smells of vehicles that span motoring history rumbling into life and driving around the main parade arena at the new time of 3pm each day!
*Please note motoring parades cannot go ahead in wet weather conditions.
LET OFF STEAM
Families can enjoy letting off steam in Beaulieu’s enchanting adventure play area Little Beaulieu. Accessible in all weathers, parents can enjoy a hot drink or tasty snack in the family-friendly outdoor seating area while kids wear themselves out.
Grounds and gardens
Spring is the perfect time to explore our stunning grounds and gardens and why not hop on our ever-popular Monorail, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, for a serene aerial tour of the ground! Remember, dogs also welcome in the outside areas of the attraction!
PHANTASMAGORICAL RIDES
Have you ever wanted to take a ride in the most phantasmagorical machines ever made? With a stunning Chitty Chitty Bang Bang reconstruction returning to Beaulieu for 2024, this is your chance!* Take a magical ride in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or Mr Toad’s car this May half-term!
*Please note that this experience will not take place during wet weather conditions and is an additional charge
tickets & prices
All of our school holiday activities are included in your general admission ticket, which gives entry to all the Beaulieu attractions, including The National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, Palace House, Little Beaulieu and more.
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