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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· South East England

Beaulieu River

In or near Beaulieu.

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The Beaulieu River ( BEW-lee), formerly known as the River Exe, is a small river draining much of the central New Forest in Hampshire, southern England. The river has many small upper branches and it

Beaulieu River, museums in Hampshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Exbury Central Β· 4.1 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Beaulieu River ( BEW-lee), formerly known as the River Exe, is a small river draining much of the central New Forest in Hampshire, southern England. The river has many small upper branches and its farthest source is 8 miles (13 km) from its 4 miles (6 km)-long tidal estuary. Unusually, the river, including its bed, is owned by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu.

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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: Solent & Southampton Water

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Beaulieu River ( BEW-lee), formerly known as the River Exe, is a small river draining much of the central New Forest in Hampshire, southern England. The river has many small upper branches and its farthest source is 8 miles (13 km) from its 4 miles (6 km)-long tidal estuary. Unusually, the river, including its bed, is owned by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
50.7667, -1.4000
County
Hampshire
District
New Forest
Parish
Beaulieu
Postcode
SO42 7XJ
Parliamentary constituency
New Forest East
Nearest railway station
Exbury Central β€” 4.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Beaulieu River?
Beaulieu River is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO42 7XJ), in the parish of Beaulieu.
What is Beaulieu River?
The Beaulieu River ( BEW-lee), formerly known as the River Exe, is a small river draining much of the central New Forest in Hampshire, southern England. The river has many small upper branches and it
How do I get to Beaulieu River?
The nearest railway station is Exbury Central, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO42 7XJ.
Is Beaulieu River a protected site?
Yes β€” Beaulieu River is part of the North Solent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Beaulieu River?
The nearest railway station is Exbury Central, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO42 7XJ.