Right on the edge of the river, museum, 2 rows of cottages two of which are for viewing1 is how people lived, 1 is a catholic church. A bit further down is a bar with a few tables outside. Just sitting and looking out on the river, thinking of the history and the ships built there, mind blown. You pay for your parking even if your disabled, on a gravel patch of land and you use the machines.

Visited with a four year old who really enjoyed the boat trip and a mooch around the rest of the place. Museum was fascinating and well worth the price. Ignore those who moan about paying for parking. It’s 2023 and everywhere charges for parking. It’s no more expensive than parking in a town centre and there are several machines or you can pay via an app.

We began with the excellent museum which covers a number of quite different topics - above all shipbuilding in the village - clearly, well and engagingly. And in all in a relatively small area. Could happily have spent twice the time there. The reconstructions of cottages and the pub gave a very good sense of life in the eighteenth century; the contrast betweeen the homes of skilled and unskilled workers was especially telling. We were left with a great sense of the history of the area. The story of H.M.S. Agamemnon and Horatio Nelson gave us another dimension to the story of the sailor and his ships to add to the traditional narrative centred on H.M.S. Victory. The river cruise was a delight. It rained heavily so we couldn't fully explore but would be very happy to come back in better weather and spend more time.

A cold winter day but much less busy than the popular summer days. Plenty of time to explore the museum and open houses. Coffee at the Captains Table was a good winter warmer and we enjoyed the walk to Beaulieu and back.

This really is a little gem! The museum is fantastic- don’t be tempted to skip it. Lots of information about the history of this wonderful little village. I’m not sure what I really expected but it definitely exceeded - the village has a fascinating history. We visited in December and it was really quiet. I can imagine it’s a very different place at the height of the summer season!

I visited Bucklers hard yesterday 27/1/24 with my new partner we found the place stunning and very pleasant, that was until we visited the Shipwrights house and was quite traumatised by the position of some of the props being used. My new girlfriend wanted to leave right away and feed some donkeys to take away the memory of what she had seen. I found it quite funny although a little dis tasteful.

Buckler's Hard shipyards built ships for Nelson and the mulberry harbours for D-Day so has a fascinating history. You can walk from Beaulieu village (2.25 miles) along the Beaulieu River or drive and park in the car park. The village itself, Shipwright's cottage, chapel and Agamemnon story are all free except for the parking charge. The museum charges a small fee but is fascinating telling the story of the village and its residents, the ships built here, Gypsy Moth IV and the wreck of the SS Persia. There are also great opportunities for bird watching on the river. In the summer you can take boat trips. A gentle way to spend a day. Dogs welcome in all areas

Amazing history to imagine that Nelson’s war ships were built here. Spend time in the museum (entry fee payable) but worth every penny. Give yourself an hour for the museum which is interactive. You will leave there wondering how you had never heard of somewhere so important in our history.

The museum was excellent, plenty of info and exhibits, set out in different rooms, the old inn, etc. but on exiting the museum we were disappointed that there were only 2 other buildings you could visit, the chapel and the shipwrights cottage, not worth spending a day there. Cafe at the top had reasonably priced food and drinks. Plenty of parking but seemed expensive for the tie we spent there. Good views across the water.

We had a lovely afternoon here, we visited the chapel and the cottage. We went into the beautiful hotel and had a coffee in the pub. We went on a half hour river cruise which cost £7.50 per adult and we felt it was good value for money. A really great afternoon. Please note that the disabled parking is still chargeable in this car park.