Heritage railways · South East England
National Motor Museum Monorail
In or near Beaulieu.
National Motor Museum Monorail is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn
- Nearest railway station
- North Station · 0.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The National Motor Museum Monorail is located in the New Forest, Hampshire, with the nearest railway station being North Station, just 0.1 km away. Entry is paid, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is SO42 7ZN.
About
National Motor Museum Monorail is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom — a preserved or volunteer-run line carrying tourist services. Records date its origin to 1974. Coordinates: 50.8228°, -1.4532°.
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Summary from the official site
The National Motor Museum houses an extensive collection of over 280 vehicles and motoring memorabilia, showcasing the history of motoring in the UK. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and learn about the evolution of cars and their impact on society.
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
The Beaulieu Monorail is England's oldest still running monorail, linking the National Motor Museum to the Beaulieu Palace House. The monorail line passes through the main museum building, allowing passengers to see the automobile collection from above. The line was formally opened 29 July 1974. In late 2023 the museum applied for planning permission to demolish the south station on the basis that most passengers ride the entire loop from the main station. The New Forest National Parks Authority granted permission at the end of December 2023.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8228, -1.4532
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- New Forest
- Parish
- Beaulieu
- Postcode
- SO42 7ZN
- Parliamentary constituency
- New Forest East
- Phone
- 01590 614650
- Established
- 1974
- Nearest railway station
- North Station — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Jan 01-May 24,Sep 16-Dec 31 10:00-17:00; May 25-Sep 15 10:00-18:00
- Official site
- nationalmotormuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w46916897 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: National Motor Museum Monorail (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: BeaulieuMonorail.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is National Motor Museum Monorail?
- National Motor Museum Monorail is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO42 7ZN), in the parish of Beaulieu.
- What is National Motor Museum Monorail?
- National Motor Museum Monorail is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to National Motor Museum Monorail?
- The nearest railway station is North Station, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO42 7ZN.
- When was National Motor Museum Monorail built?
- Built or established in 1974.
- Who owns National Motor Museum Monorail?
- National Motor Museum Monorail is owned by Beaulieu Enterprises Ltd.|.
- Is National Motor Museum Monorail a protected site?
- Yes — National Motor Museum Monorail 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 National Motor Museum Monorail?
- The nearest railway station is North Station, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO42 7ZN.