Stimulating, informative and fun – Beaulieu is one of the UK’s leading visitor attractions providing a fascinating destination for educational visits.

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What We Offer Visiting Schools:

Key Stage 1:

• ‘Don’t Scare The Horses’ – This hands-on fun programme lifts the lid on some of the more unusual and entertaining aspects of the story of motoring.
• ‘At Home With The Governess’ – Travel back in time and experience the atmosphere of a Victorian country house under the watchful eye of the Governess, Miss Clarke.

Key Stage 2:

• ‘Motoring Marvels – Ideas That Changed Our World’ – Meet the people behind the ideas that revolutionised motoring and investigate how they transformed the humble motor car from the early Benz Motorwagen to the modern marvels of today.
• ‘From Rush To Hush-Hush’ – Three extraordinary men, two exciting careers, one spellbinding story.
• ‘Reinventing The Wheel’ – The Victorians were great inventors, and many of their innovations have left a lasting impression, but few of their inventions have been reinvented as much as the motor car.
• ‘Covert Operations’- What do the words “sabotage” and “subversion” have to do with sleepy and peaceful Beaulieu?
• ‘Marvellous Maids and Fabulous Footmen’ – Have you got what it takes to secure a job at Palace House?

Key Stage 3-4

• ‘From Abbey To Zipline’ – A world-famous motor museum, a 13^th Century Abbey, a Victorian mansion house or an 18^th Century shipbuilding village, just what is the “USP” of Beaulieu?

Free car rides in our blue convertible 1928 Austin 12 are available but must be pre-booked in advance. The car can accommodate 3 students per trip, a member of the school staff must accompany the students, each car ride lasts approx. 5 mins per trip. Please allow up to 1hr per class for car rides.

Why Choose Us for an Educational Visit:

Let our award-winning Learning team guide you through the many fun and engaging curriculum linked programmes that will help bring your visit to life.

With a world-famous National Motor Museum, a 13^th century abbey, a Victorian styled stately home and a unique wartime narrative – plus the nearby historic shipbuilding village of Buckler’s Hard, cross curricular learning is at our heart.

Discover the narrative of our estate and uncover all the stories it can tell.

Subjects and Topics Covered:

Key Stage 1:

• ‘Don’t Scare The Horses’ – This hands-on fun programme lifts the lid on some of the more unusual and entertaining aspects of the story of motoring (Curriculum links: History, English, Science).
• ‘At Home With The Governess’ – Travel back in time and experience the atmosphere of a Victorian country house under the watchful eye of the Governess, Miss Clarke (Curriculum links: History, English).

Key Stage 2:

• ‘Motoring Marvels – Ideas That Changed Our World’ – Meet the people behind the ideas that revolutionised motoring and investigate how they transformed the humble motor car from the early Benz Motorwagen to the modern marvels of today (Curriculum Links: History, English, Science, Art, Design & Technology).
• ‘From Rush To Hush-Hush’ – Three extraordinary men, two exciting careers, one spellbinding story (Curriculum Links: History, English).
• ‘Reinventing The Wheel’ – The Victorians were great inventors, and many of their innovations have left a lasting impression, but few of their inventions have been reinvented as much as the motor car (Curriculum Links: History, English, Science, Art, Design & Technology).
• ‘Covert Operations’ – What do the words “sabotage” and “subversion” have to do with sleepy and peaceful Beaulieu? (Curriculum links: History, English)
• ‘Marvellous Maids and Fabulous Footmen’ – Have you got what it takes to secure a job at Palace House? (Curriculum links: History, English)

Key Stage 3-4

• ‘From Abbey To Zipline’ – A world-famous motor museum, a 13^th Century Abbey, a Victorian mansion house or an 18^th Century shipbuilding village, just what is the “USP” of Beaulieu?

Accreditation and Awards:

Beaulieu has held the Sandford Award continually since 1978.

Group Sizes Catered For:

The minimum requirement for an education visit is 15 pupils/students, with the exception of SEN/SEMH/Alternative Provision schools. Maximum size depends on the programme/education session offered, please contact us for further information.

Itineraries, Resources, and Workshops:

Key Stage 1:

• ‘Don’t Scare The Horses’ – This hands-on fun programme lifts the lid on some of the more unusual and entertaining aspects of the story of motoring (Curriculum links: History, English, Science).
• ‘At Home With The Governess’ – Travel back in time and experience the atmosphere of a Victorian country house under the watchful eye of the Governess, Miss Clarke (Curriculum links: History, English).

Key Stage 2:

• ‘Motoring Marvels – Ideas That Changed Our World’ – Meet the people behind the ideas that revolutionised motoring and investigate how they transformed the humble motor car from the early Benz Motorwagen to the modern marvels of today (Curriculum Links: History, English, Science, Art, Design & Technology).
• ‘From Rush To Hush-Hush’ – Three extraordinary men, two exciting careers, one spellbinding story (Curriculum Links: History, English).
• ‘Reinventing The Wheel’ – The Victorians were great inventors, and many of their innovations have left a lasting impression, but few of their inventions have been reinvented as much as the motor car (Curriculum Links: History, English, Science, Art, Design & Technology).
• ‘Covert Operations’ – What do the words “sabotage” and “subversion” have to do with sleepy and peaceful Beaulieu? (Curriculum links: History, English)
• ‘Marvellous Maids and Fabulous Footmen’ – Have you got what it takes to secure a job at Palace House? (Curriculum links: History, English)

Key Stage 3-4

• ‘From Abbey To Zipline’ – A world-famous motor museum, a 13^th Century Abbey, a Victorian mansion house or an 18^th Century shipbuilding village, just what is the “USP” of Beaulieu?

Free car rides in our blue convertible 1928 Austin 12 are available but must be pre-booked in advance. The car can accommodate 3 students per trip, a member of the school staff must accompany the students, each car ride lasts approx. 5 mins per trip. Please allow up to 1hr per class for car rides.

Risk Assessment:

We have risk assessments for all our operational procedures but for the purposes of a groups visit we advise following our guide to risk assessment in our downloadable Teachers Pack, along with taking a complimentary pre-visit. Please contact the Learning team to arrange a pre-visit.

Education Department Information:

Initial booking requests via Mehreen Shah (Visitor Services & Sales Administrator):

groups@beaulieu.co.uk 01590 614645

Education Officers Shelley Kimber and Susan Tomkins: education@beaulieu.co.uk

Pricing Information:

The education rate for 2025 is £8.20 per pupil (minimum of 15 required). Teachers/supervisors in the group free of charge.

Facilities:

• Classrooms in Learning Centre (with lunchroom facility)
• Free visitor/coach parking on site
• Picnic tables and benches
• Marquee during summer months
• Toilets/accessible toilets

Accessibility and Disabled Facilities:

Beaulieu is committed to a policy of accessibility, providing excellent access in and around the site with lifts, ramps and broad pathways where possible. We regret that it is not possible for wheelchairs to access the monorail, veteran bus, or the first floor of the Domus and Palace House. Manual and powered wheelchairs can be booked in advance for use free of charge. Please contact us to discuss your individual requirements and the viewing alternatives available for visitors with mobility impairment. For more information regarding accessibility please visit https://www.beaulieu.co.uk/plan-your-visit/accessibility/.

Beaulieu is delighted to have a partnership with Picturepath, a mobile application service, aimed at creating a more inclusive environment for everyone: https://mypicturepath.com/.

Opening Hours:

Wed 1 Jan – Fri 23 May: 10am – 5pm

Sat 24 May – Sun 7 September: 10am – 6pm

Mon 8 September onwards: 10am – 5pm