Enjoy a festive feast of family entertainment this Christmas, together!
Visit us on the 7 – 8 December, 14 – 15 December or from 21 December – 5 January* to celebrate the festive season in style as Beaulieu comes to life with Christmas joy and spirit.
Ignite your Christmas spark in Palace House, with its stunning decorations, welcoming log fires, and a pianist and carols to get you in the festive mood. See Beaulieu spruced in seasonal decorations, enjoy a traditional Victorian Christmas in Palace House with the Montagu family rehearsals of the pantomime A Christmas Carol, and if you visit before Christmas you may catch Father Christmas driving around the attraction in a car from the museum. Plus, new for 2024, follow the magical Montagu Bear Christmas Trail around the attraction!
Save up to 40% with Beaulieu’s Festive Early Bird offer on general admission tickets for selected dates when you book before 29 November 2024! Get your tickets here
*Please note the Beaulieu attraction will be closed on Christmas Day
A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS
Immerse yourself in the charm of a traditionally adorned country home as Palace House glows with Christmas magic, taking you back to the year 1889. Cosy up by a crackling log fire, enjoy the melodies of a pianist and carollers to ignite your festive spirit, and lend a hand in decorating one of the Christmas trees.
PANTOMIME REHEaRSALS
Montagu family rehearsals for this year’s pantomime A Christmas Carol will be part of Beaulieu’s Victorian Christmas celebrations in Palace House. Sit and watch this family favourite at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm each day*, and even get involved in the production!
montagu bear christmas trail
NEW trail for 2024! Montagu Bear has been on an adventure and has lost some of his closest treasures around the Beaulieu attraction! Follow in his footsteps and try and recover all of his lost Christmas items! Be sure to report back to Montagu Bear, located in Palace House.
National Motor Museum
The National Motor Museum will be decorated with a festive feel, including the new Streets Ahead exhibition, and has fun-filled activities for you to enjoy as a family! Take part in the Comet on the Bonnet activity and capture your family photos in front of the winter backdrop!
LITTLE beaulieu AT CHRISTMAS
Christmas is the perfect time to explore our wonderful adventure play area Little Beaulieu, spruced up with seasonal decorations and accessible in all weathers. While kids wear themselves out, parents can enjoy a hot drink and a mince pie in our family-friendly seating area.
GIFT INSPIRATION
Why not visit the Beaulieu gift shop for some Christmas gift inspiration? From model cars and motoring mugs to scarves and festive treats, the Beaulieu gift shop and Kitchen Shop in Palace House offer plenty of tempting and inspiring goodies. Plus, you’ll find Beaulieu’s 2024 decorations and accessories available to purchase as well!
Explore the great outdoors
Crisp Winter Walks
Blow away the cobwebs as you take a winter walk among Beaulieu’s glorious grounds and gardens this Christmas. The historic Beaulieu Abbey and Palace House provide a stunning backdrop for peaceful strolls along the pathways and for enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of the New Forest landscape.
Festive Lights
As the evenings get darker, our grounds and gardens are transformed with the warm enchanting glow of festive Christmas lights. Wander down the central path and feel the festive cheer of the season with illuminated passageways and displays.
Tickets & Information
All our Christmas holiday activities are included in your general admission ticket, which also includes entry to the National Motor Museum, Little Beaulieu, On Screen Cars, the ancestral Montagu home Palace House, Secret Army exhibition, Beaulieu Abbey and its grounds and gardens.