Palace House
Palace House, once the gatehouse of the medieval Beaulieu Abbey, has been the Montagu family home since 1538.
In an idyllic New Forest setting, overlooking the picturesque Beaulieu River millpond, Palace House was remodeled and extended during the 1800s and is now a fine example of a Victorian country house. Inside, its ecclesiastical heritage sets the grand gothic tone for a home bristling with character and adorned with family treasures, portraits, and memorabilia.
PLEASE NOTE:
Palace House Bedrooms will be closed on 31st October due to a private event.
Palace House will be closed from Monday 15th to Friday 20th November for the installation of Palace House Presents: Alice's Christmas Wonderland. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
What you'll find at the Palace House
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Newly refurbished rooms
More private rooms in Palace House open for visitors to Beaulieu from Easter 2025. Guests can explore a set of themed rooms, once part of Edward, Lord Montagu’s private apartment. The rooms have been refurbished as part of a project with the interior design department at Solent University in Southampton.
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Edward, Lord Montagu’s Library
With entrance through a false bookshelf door, the library formed part of the late Lord Montagu’s private apartments and is where Lord Montagu would play his records. If the windows were open, visitors could sometimes hear his favourite music playing across the lawn!
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Restored Victorian Kitchen
How did the Victorians cook and what did they eat? Visit the restored Victorian Kitchen to find out! If you visit during the school holidays you may be able to see Lord Montagu’s cook preparing dishes for the family.
Inspired to create your own dishes? Visit the gift shop to pick up a copy of To The Manor Born featuring recipes from the Montagu family archives.
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THE LADY AND THE REBEL
Discover the remarkable story of two women in the Montagu family, Pearl Pleydell-Bouverie and Elizabeth Montagu, whose lives give a unique perspective on many significant events of the 20th century.
Find out more about these extraordinary women with a series of books and films available from the Beaulieu Gift Shop.
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An English Gem
Today, Palace House is one of the Treasure Houses of England, a collection of ten of the most impressive stately homes, palaces and castles open to the public.
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Itineraries: Plan Your Day Out
To help you make the most of your visit, we’ve put together some suggested itineraries with hints and tips to help you plan your day out at Beaulieu.
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PALACE HOUSE ON FILM
Palace House was used as one of the primary locations in The Honourable Rebel, a feature film based on Elizabeth Montagu’s life. The Dining Hall and Drawing Room are just two of the rooms you may recognise in this fascinating true story of Edward 3rd Baron Montagu’s older sister – now available on DVD.
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Did you know…
…Palace House was one of the first historic houses to open to the public? Find out more about this pioneering historic house.
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