In the National Motor Museum, there are over 250 vehicles on show from F1 racers and land Speed Record Breakers to classic cars of the 60s 70s and 80s.

Don't miss World of Top Gear featuring actual vehicles created by presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May for some of their most ambitious challenges on the TV show over the years.

Visitors can see the magnificent rooms and treasures of Palace House - Lord Montagues family home since 1538 as well as the latest exhibits on display in the James Bond Experience.

Take a ride on the high-level Monorail to get a birds-eye view of the cars as you go through the roof of the museum and journey through 100 years of motoring history on the Wheels pod ride. Alternatively, see the sights from the open-topped replica 1912 London Bus. Visit the Secret Army Exhibition which tells the story of the training of secret agents at the Beaulieu - Finishing School - during WWII.

Younger visitors can get physical on the Mini Motor PlayTrail with its climbing frame, swings and Little Tykes cars.

Leith's Brabazon Restaurant at Beaulieu is open every day from 10am. We serve hot freshly made main course dishes that include Beaulieu Estate garden produce wherever possible, from 12 until 2.30pm. Freshly made sandwiches and salads are available all day. We also offer a range of excellent home baked cakes and pastries made on site by our Chef Carol, from cup cakes to cream teas. All our soups are made fresh with local ingredients whenever available.

We cater for vegetarians in all our ranges, and have a pick and mix selection with fresh fruit and healthy options for the kids. Our new Gluten free range offers a good choice for those with intolerance. Wherever possible we will make fresh items for you if what you require is not available from our choice.

For shopping delights, visitors can find traditional gifts in the Palace House Kitchen Shop whilst the extensive gift shop in Visitor Reception has a large selection of motor related gifts including model cars and clothing accessories and an extensive range of books and videos. In addition there are soft toys and games for children, costume jewellery, fragrant bath-time preparations as well as Beaulieu¯Â¿Â½s own wine and regional produce.

There are disabled toilets and baby changing facilities available on site.

Staff will be happy to help you warm baby food and milk.

By Road: M27 westbound, exiting at Junction 2 on to the A326. Follow the brown and white tourist signs for the National Motor Museum. By rail: Nearest train station is Brockenhurst which is a short taxi ride away. Ferry: Take the ferry from Southampton to Hythe and a short bus ride to Beaulieu.

Beaulieus grounds offer a beautiful setting for a picnic including dedicated areas. Pathways suitable for pushchairs join all the sites within the Beaulieu main complex.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Beaulieu, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

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