National Motor Museum

The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is one of the world’s most renowned automotive heritage centers, set in the beautiful New Forest in Hampshire, England. It’s not just a car museum—it’s part of the historic Beaulieu Estate, home to the Montagu family for over four centuries, and it blends motoring history with heritage attractions.

The Collection

The museum houses around 280 vehicles spanning the history of motoring, from the late 19th century to modern performance icons. Highlights include:

• Veteran & Vintage Cars: Early motor carriages like the 1899 Daimler, 1903 De Dion Bouton, and Edwardian Rolls-Royces.
• Motorsport Legends: Formula 1 cars, Le Mans racers, rally cars, and Land Speed Record holders.
• Cultural Icons:
  • Mr. Bean’s lime-green Mini
  • James Bond vehicles
  • The “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” car
• Motorcycles: Rare and historic British and international bikes.
• Land Speed Record Hall: Bluebird CN7, Golden Arrow, and other legendary speed machines.

Other Attractions on the Beaulieu Estate

• Palace House: The Montagu family home, open to visitors.
• Beaulieu Abbey: 13th-century Cistercian abbey ruins.
• The Secret Army Exhibition: Telling the story of WWII Special Operations Executive training in the New Forest.
• Little Beaulieu: Family play area.
• Monorail & Veteran Bus: Scenic rides included in admission.

Visiting Information

• Location: Beaulieu Estate, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7ZN, UK
• Region: South East England
• Nearest Town: Brockenhurst (rail connection)
• Best Access: By car via M27 Junction 2, following brown tourist signs.