Museums · South East England
The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum
In or near Beaulieu.
The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Iain Lees — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Exbury North · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum offers visitors a glimpse into the maritime history of the New Forest. It features exhibits related to shipbuilding and the local river, providing an educational experience for families and history enthusiasts.
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.
Place summary
The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum is located in South-East England. It focuses on the maritime history of the area, showcasing shipbuilding and river-related activities. The museum offers insights into the region's nautical heritage through various exhibits.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7981, -1.4207
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- New Forest
- Parish
- Beaulieu
- Postcode
- SO42 7XB
- Parliamentary constituency
- New Forest East
- Phone
- 01590 612377
- Nearest railway station
- Exbury North — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.newforestactivities.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/80364123 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum?
- The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO42 7XB), in the parish of Beaulieu.
- What is The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum?
- The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Exbury North, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO42 7XB.
- Is The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum a protected site?
- Yes — The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum 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 The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Exbury North, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO42 7XB.