If you have already heard of Beaulieu, it is probably because it is home to the National Motor Museum, which was founded by the current Lord Montagu’s father in 1952. The Montagu family have owned the Beaulieu estate for almost 500 years. The entrance to the Motor Museum is some way out of the villageContinue reading “Why visit Beaulieu?”
Category Archives: Places
Who owns the New Forest?
You know you are entering the New Forest when you cross a cattle grid. Nearly half of the 566km2 area designated as the New Forest National Park is managed by Forestry England on behalf of the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. This land is often referred to as Crown Land. WhenContinue reading “Who owns the New Forest?”
Why visit Brockenhurst?
Brockenhurst is located between Lyndhurst and Lymington. I have often felt that it is a village of two halves. The “public” part of the village is on the main road. As you enter the village you will pass Brockenhurst College, the local sixth form college. The road is not wide and there are parking placesContinue reading “Why visit Brockenhurst?”
Why visit Lyndhurst?
Lyndhurst is often known as the capital of the New Forest. As you enter the village from the South, you see Queens House on your right, which is currently the New Forest headquarters of Forestry England. It is also home to the Verderers Court. Next on your right is St Michael & All Angels churchContinue reading “Why visit Lyndhurst?”
KnowNewForest 