Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum

Bucklers Hard
Beaulieu
Brockenhurst
Hampshire
SO42 7XB

Tel: +44(0)1590 616 203
Fax: +44 (0)1590 612 624
Web: http://www.bucklershard.co.uk


Buckler's Hard is a picturesque 18th century village on the banks of the Beaulieu River in the heart of the New Forest. Historically, it is famed as the place where some of the ships of Nelson's fleet were built, but whether your interest is as a visitor - as an individual, family, group or educational party - or as a sailor wishing to moor in the River, the things to see and enjoy are as varied as the history of the area itself.

There are the Buckler's Hard Story and cottage displays. Visitors can stay in the village at the Master Builders House Hotel, or you can just enjoy the natural beauty of this historic village and soak up the atmosphere as the local ducks waddle past. A river cruise or a walk through the woodlands nearby can only add to your pleasure.

Buckler's Hard is a little over two miles from its sister attraction of Beaulieu, where visitors can tour the National Motor Museum as well as Palace House and Beaulieu Abbey.

General Information:

  • Riverside or Woodland Walk to Beaulieu (2¼ miles)
  • Gift and souvenir shop



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    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    March to June: 10.00am - 5.00pm.

    July to August: 10.00am - 5.30pm.

    September to October: 10.00am - 5.00pm.

    November to February: 10.00am - 4.30pm.
    Closed Christmas Day.

    Admission Charges
    (2009 prices)
    Adult £5.90; Child £4.30; Senior Citizen £5.50; Family £17.50.
    Annual pass £10.00.

    Directions
    From London take the M3, then the M27 westbound, exiting at Junction 2 on to the A326. Follow the brown and white tourist signs for either Beaulieu or the National Motor Museum. At Beaulieu Village, follow the brown and white tourist signs to Buckler's Hard. The approximate travel time from London is 2 hours.
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