Getting here

By car and motorcycle

Beaulieu’s postcode for your satnav is SO42 7ZN or take Junction 2 of the M27 and follow the brown and white tourist signs to Beaulieu and our visitor entrance.

Parking on site is free of charge and there is a separate car park for disabled visitors near to Visitor Reception.

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Driving an EV? The nearest charging facilities for any electric vehicles are at The Drift Inn at Beaulieu Road Station (SO42 7YQ), or at Tesco Applemore (SO45 5JA).

Be animal aware! The New Forest National Park is home to some amazing animals and we share the roads with horses, donkeys and more. Please read the National Park Authority’s advice for New Forest Drivers and drive carefully on your way to Beaulieu.

Bus

The New Forest Tour’s Green Route (summer time only) links Beaulieu with Hythe Ferry (for Southampton), Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst (rail station) and Lymington. For timetables and ticket information visit New Forest Tour.

More buses (Tues, Thurs) have a limited service between Hythe and Lymington and drop visitors either at the Museum entrance or in Beaulieu village depending upon the route. For more information visit More Bus company.

By bike

The New Forest National Park is well served by country roads and cycle paths. You can cycle on public roads, byways open to all traffic, public bridleways, restricted bridleways, and dedicated New Forest cycle routes. One of the most popular routes for families is from the historic Buckler’s Hard to the National Motor Museum. 

Rail

The nearest main line station is Brockenhurst which is served regularly by the London to Weymouth train. An hourly service currently serves Beaulieu Road railway station which is 3.5 miles from the National Motor Museum, and it is possible to pre-arrange a taxi transfer to the museum.  For more information visit National Rail Enquiries.

By air

Southampton Airport and Bournemouth Airport and located within an hours' drive of the National Motor Museum. With advance notice, it's possible to land a helicopter in the grounds of the Museum at Beaulieu. 

By boat

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour on the Beaulieu River is a short taxi drive from the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. The Beaulieu River forms the south-eastern edge of the Beaulieu Estate and is one of the few privately-owned tidal rivers in Britain. Short stay and overnight visits by yachts and other pleasure craft are welcome and can be booked at the marina. Beaulieu River visiting mariners can present their mooring receipt to receive 20% off admission to Beaulieu for up to six people. Pre-booking is strongly advised as the marina can be busy (especially in the summer months).