Where is Beaulieu Palace House?

Beaulieu Palace House is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO42 7ZL), in the parish of Beaulieu.

How do I get to Beaulieu Palace House?

The nearest railway station is North Station, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO42 7ZL.

Is Beaulieu Palace House a listed building?

Beaulieu Palace House is officially recognised as Grade I listed.

Is Beaulieu Palace House a protected site?

Yes — Beaulieu Palace House is part of the North Solent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Does Beaulieu Palace House charge admission?

Beaulieu Palace House typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Beaulieu Palace House?

The nearest railway station is North Station, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO42 7ZL.

Palaces · South East England

Beaulieu Palace House

In or near Beaulieu.

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Beaulieu Palace House — a Grade I-listed palace in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: North Station · 0.5 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Beaulieu Palace House, the nearest railway station is North Station, which is 0.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SO42 7ZL. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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Beaulieu Palace House is a Grade I-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Summary from the official site

Palace House is a historic Victorian country house that has been the Montagu family home since 1538. Visitors can explore its grand gothic interiors, including themed rooms and a restored Victorian kitchen, while learning about the family's history and treasures.

Read more on the official property page.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Solent SSSI
Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
National Nature Reserve: NORTH SOLENT
Ramsar wetland: New Forest

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Beaulieu Palace House ( BEW-lee) is a 13th-century house in Beaulieu, Hampshire, United Kingdom. Originally part of Beaulieu Abbey, the estate was bought in 1538 by Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton, following the Dissolution of the Monasteries. It is still owned and occupied by the earl's descendants, the Barons Montagu of Beaulieu.

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Background

History

Beaulieu Palace House was originally built in the 13th century as the gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey. Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the estate was purchased by Sir Thomas Wriothesley, later 1st Earl of Southampton, in 1538. The house passed through marriage into the Montagu family and is still owned by the 1st Earl's descendant, the 4th Baron Montagu of Beaulieu. 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. King James stayed at Beaulieu in August 1613 and gave…

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Coordinates: 50.8200, -1.4500
County: Hampshire
District: New Forest
Parish: Beaulieu
Postcode: SO42 7ZL
Parliamentary constituency: New Forest East
Nearest railway station: North Station — 0.5 km
Official site: www.beaulieu.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q4877518 (CC0)
wikipedia: Beaulieu Palace House (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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