£42.00 (Non JG member)
Overview
Palace House, once the gatehouse of the medieval Beaulieu Abbey, has been the Montagu family home since 1538. In an idyllic New Forest setting, overlooking the picturesque Beaulieu River millpond, Palace House was remodeled and extended during the 1800s and is now a fine example of a Victorian country house. Inside, its ecclesiastical heritage sets the grand gothic tone for a home bristling with character and adorned with family treasures, portraits, and memorabilia. From the earliest motor carriages to classic family saloons, the world-famous National Motor Museum has one of the finest collections of cars, motorcycles and motoring memorabilia in the world. From legendary F1 cars and land speed record breakers for the speed freaks, to incredible examples of pioneering motoring for the history-buffs. If you time it right you’ll even hear vehicles starting up! Admission includes entry to the National Motor Museum featuring 50 years celebration of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, On Screen Cars, Palace House & Gardens including Mill Pond Walk, Abbey including exhibition of Monastic Life, Veteran Bus, Monorail, ‘Secret Army/SOE’ exhibition and World of Top Gear. The Restaurant serves hot food from 11:30am until 2:30pm daily or, open every day from 10:00am the Coffee Shop offers a variety of sandwiches, baguettes and toasties, seasonal cold and hot drinks including Hotel Chocolat and a beautiful selection of homemade cakes and pastries created by Carol our Pastry Chef. A day to explore this wonderful stately home with all its attractions.