Simply French

Bring your French car to Beaulieu...
...all makes and models are welcome...
...from colourful classics...
...to more modern machines!

Owners of French cars were invited to drive into Beaulieu on Sunday 1st September 2024 and park up in the National Motor Museum parkland, for a superb day that enthusiasts and owners loved.

All ages and types of French car were welcome, from well-known marques such as Citroen, Peugeot and Renault, to rarer makes such as Panhard, Matra and Facel Vega, the rally was a great opportunity to admire a selection of stunning vehicles.


TICKETS & PRICES

Participant prices are only valid if arriving in a French vehicle and taking part in the rally. They are not valid for those arriving on foot.

Please note, participant tickets are per person and enough tickets must be purchased to cover all the occupants of a vehicle.

Children under 5 require a ticket, this can be booked online free of charge when booking your adult tickets.

Participant and visitor tickets will include entrance to the rest of the Beaulieu attraction, including the National Motor Museum, Palace House, Little Beaulieu, World of Top Gear, Beaulieu Abbey and its grounds and gardens.

The best time for viewing the Simply rally is between 10am and 2pm.

Adult Child*
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Visitors Normal admission applies. Normal admission applies

*Child prices apply to children aged 5 – 16 inclusive. Under 5s go free.

Visitor tickets will be on sale soon. Keep an eye on our social media and newsletters for updates.

You will not receive a pdf attachment with your email, as your tickets are included within the email sent to you. If you “Download all pictures” within the email, you will see your unique barcode which will be scanned upon arrival.

Complimentary carer tickets are available for participants if required, please phone the Events team on 01590 614614 to purchase participant tickets over the phone where we can include a carer ticket, or complete your order online for your participant tickets and email us on events@beaulieu.co.uk with your booking reference and we can add a carer onto your booking for you. Proof of eligibility is required in conjunction with all carer tickets, such as Compass Cards, PIP Letters or Blue Badges.


VEHICLE ENTRY

Entry with your vehicle is from 9.30am – 2pmPlease make sure you have your ticket printed or available on your phone, ready to be scanned on arrival.

Please do not arrive early for our Simply rallies as no facilities will be open prior to 9:30am.

Cars cannot leave and re-enter the grounds for the Simply rallies.


BRING THE CLUB!

We will be accepting club bookings again in 2024, if you wish to reserve an area for your club to park together within the event then please email events@beaulieu.co.uk with the following information:

  • Club Name
  • Club Organiser
  • Club Organiser contact details (telephone number and email address)
  • Expected number of vehicles (clubs must reach a minimum of 10 vehicles to qualify for a club stand, final numbers required 2 weeks prior to event)
  • Any special requests/requirements

Please note, club spaces are only reserved until 10.30am, after which the area will be used for general participant parking. Club bookings must be received at least 2 weeks in advance of the event in order to reserve a dedicated parking area.

COMING WITH FRIENDS

If you wish to park up alongside your friends, you must all arrive together with individual tickets as we are unable to reserve adjacent spaces for later arrivals.

Only one e-ticket is produced per order, this will only cover participants arriving in one vehicle. If you are being joined by friends in separate vehicles, please ensure you make separate orders.


DRIVING IN THE NEW FOREST

We are very lucky to be located in the heart of the New Forest however this does offer up some unique hazards on the roads.

Please drive carefully and responsibly when attending our events and be aware of free-roaming animals and cyclists on the roads. Due to the close proximity of our neighbours, please be respectful when entering and leaving the event.


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Watch the video

This video contains footage from a previous Simply French.