Look out for some strange happenings in the neighbourhood at Beaulieu October 2014 Half Term, 25th Oct – 2nd Nov – it will be quite a spectre-cle!
Beaulieu is reputed to be one of Britain’s most haunted places and ghosts have often been seen and heard in its 13th century Abbey and at Palace House, home of the Montagu family since 1538. Hear Spooky Stories from the costumed monk in the Abbey and guides in Palace House, children can take a lucky dip in the Witches Cauldron and have a Gruesome Face Painting.
All children who get into the ‘spirit’ of the holidays and come to Beaulieu in Halloween fancy dress will receive special half price admission.
In the National Motor Museum, you can follow the Halloween Trail and see some of the 250 vehicles on show from every motoring era. See the museum’s two new displays for 2014. For Britain & For The Hell of It, features the museum’s iconic British Land Speed Record cars and is accompanied by a moving audio-visual presentation telling the story of British Land Speed Record achievement. The Motorcycle Story takes you on a journey through motorcycling history with machines displayed in their historical and cultural context, from some of the earliest examples through to Mods & Rockers youth culture of the 1950s and 60s, the Ace Café scene and a multitude of track and road pursuits including Trials, Speedway and Drag Racing.
Have a ride on Wheels, a pod ride through 100 years of motoring history and take a trip on the high-level Beaulieu Moan-o-rail which passes through the roof of the Motor Museum.
Enter On Screen Cars to see vehicle stars from TV and film, including Mr Bean’s lime green Mini, Del Boy’s Trotter Van and Harry Potter’s ‘flying’ Ford Anglia, used in the filming of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Become a part of the world’s greatest car show with Beaulieu’s World of Top Gear. Enter the Top Gear Enormodrome to see actual cars from some of the presenters’ most ambitious challenges, hear the stories behind them and enjoy clips of some of the best Top Gear moments.
Beaulieu is open daily from 10am – 5pm. For more information, please visit www.beaulieu.co.uk or telephone 01590 612345.
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