Beaulieu | |
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Palace House |
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Beaulieu shown within Hampshire | |
Population | 829 (2001 Census) 806 (2011 Census) |
OS grid reference | SU385025 |
• London | 92.6mi |
District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Brockenhurst |
Postcode district | SO42 |
Dialling code | 01590 |
Police | Hampshire |
Fire | Hampshire |
Ambulance | South Central |
EU Parliament | South East England |
UK Parliament | |
Beaulieu Jazz Festival | |
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Genre | Jazz |
Location(s) | Beaulieu |
Years active | 1956-1961 |
Beaulieu i/ˈbjuːli/ is a small village located on the south eastern edge of the New Forest national park in Hampshire, England, and home to both Palace House and the British National Motor Museum.
Beaulieu village has remained largely unspoilt by progress, and is a favourite tourist stop for visitors to the New Forest, and also for birders seeking local specialities like Dartford warbler, European honey buzzard and hobby.
Palace House was featured in the 2005 comedy-drama film Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont starring Joan Plowright and Rupert Friend.
The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Road, about 4 miles (6.4 km) away on the London-Weymouth main line. While previously this station had an infrequent service, there are now some 20 trains per day stopping here.