Beaulieu Palace House



The Beaulieu Palace House is a 13th-century house located in Beaulieu, Hampshire. It was originally built in the 13th century as the Great Gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey and has been the ancestral home of a branch of the Montagu family since 1538, when it was bought from the crown following the Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII.



The house was extended in the 16th century, and again in the 19th century, and is today a fine example of a Gothic country house.

The house overlooks Beaulieu River and is surrounded by lawns and walkways. The inside of the house has been kept in a Victorian style.

Although still home to the current Lord and Lady Montagu, parts of the house and gardens are open daily to the public. It is a member of the Treasure Houses of England consortium.

Beaulieu Attraction
The Palace House is one of several attractions included with admission to the visitor attraction known simply as "Beaulieu". Admission includes the following attractions:


 * Beaulieu Abbey
 * National Motor Museum
 * Beaulieu Palace House
 * James Bond Experience - an exhibition of vehicles from the films
 * World of Top Gear
 * Secret Army Exhibition - an exhibit about the Special Operations Executive training at Beaulieu during World War II
 * Gardens
 * A monorail
 * Rides