Group Tours- Expert & Friendly Guides

Enhance your visit to Beaulieu in the company of one of our expert tour guides.

Our friendly guides offer a range of tours to suit all interests. With over 800 years of history to be seen, there’s plenty to choose from!

Select from one of our fascinating guided or special tours, available to groups of a maximum of 20 people.

Guided Tours

These tours are among our most popular; bringing together more than 60 years of experience in welcoming group visits.

Palace House Tour

Find out about life above and below stairs in the ancestral home of the Montagu family. Learn of its history; from its monastic origins to the present day, and the lives of past generations who have lived and worked here. See exquisite paintings, antique furniture and stunning architecture as you explore a fine example of a Victorian styled country house, now including the late Edward, Lord Montagu’s private library and the newly restored Victorian Kitchen. (Max group size 20 people. Approx. 1hr. Price on request)
Beaulieu Abbey Tour

Discover what life was like in the Cistercian Order at Beaulieu Abbey as the monks and lay brothers went about their daily tasks. Find out why the Abbey was founded in the New Forest, how it was built and its importance to the local community for providing food, clothing, sanctuary and even health care. (Max group size 20 people. Approx. 1hr. Price on request)
National Motor Museum

Guided tours in the National Motor Museum may be available on request. Please contact us directly to discuss availability, options, timings and arrangements tailored to your visit. (Max group size 20 people. Price and availability on request)

These tours are designed to inform and entertain, for those who’d like to know more about a particular theme.

Falconry

Meet Lord Monatgu’s official falconer and discover the history of falconry at Beaulieu that can be traced as far back as the 11th century. The tour finishes with a demonstration of the birds of prey in flight in the grounds of 13th century Beaulieu Abbey. Limited availability – book early. (Max group size of 20 people. Approx 1.5 hrs. £250)
The Vineyard Tour

Grapes have been grown at Beaulieu since medieval times. Between April and October, take a guided tour of the vineyard and find out how the vines are grown, before sampling the wine they produce. (Must be booked 6 months in advance. No lavatory facilities. Appropriate footwear must be worn as ground is uneven. Approx. 45 mins. £150)