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National Motor Museum Beaulieu

National Museum & Exhibition · Hampshire, England · Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZN

National Motor Museum Beaulieu is a national museum & exhibition in Hampshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £28.35–£31.50 · Child £16.65–£18.50 · Family £90
Beaulieu official 2026 prices: advance adult £28.35, child 4-16 £16.65 (on the day £31.50 / £18.50); under-4 free; family (1 adult + 3 children) £65.25 advance. Family figure shown is 2 adults + 2 children. Includes the Motor Museum, Palace House, Abbey and World of Top Gear. SO42 7ZN.
Opening timesDaily 10am-5pm (check calendar).
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; opening hour.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
All ages.
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
FoodBrabazon Restaurant.
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsSee the motor museum first, then the abbey and gardens.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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