Bucklers Hard Hamlet, Hampshire. Open seven days per week, excluding Christmas Day. Free entry

Details

Accessibility

https://www.bucklershard.co.uk/plan-your-visit/accessibility/

"Due to the historic nature and riverside location of Buckler’s Hard, some areas are less accessible to visitors with limited mobility. We firmly believe that targeted improvements in the right areas can make all the difference and we are working with our visitors and local access groups to identify where the improvements are most needed and practicable to do.

Please download our Access Statement to see detailed information about the facilities and services we offer to help you plan your visit."

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" Large signs direct vehicles from the road and into the car park. The disabled car parking facility is located close to the principal visitor entrance (less than 50 metres). There are three allocated spaces on a gravel surface, if unavailable there is plenty of parking in the same area. The approach route to the admissions point and tearooms is kerb free paving slabs with a slight down hill gradient with plenty of passing space.

Reception & Admissions: A ramp is provided to the entrance of the admissions points with a small threshold onto a well lit level surface. The admission desk is at a lower level to allow comfortable use for wheel chair users and a hearing loop is available.

Tea Rooms:

There is a small ramp at the entrance to the Tearoom and a small step at the entrance threshold." (Please see our photos)

Brief description

"With its Georgian cottages running down to the river, Buckler's Hard is part of the 9,000-acre (3,600-hectare) Beaulieu Estate. The hamlet is some 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of the village of Beaulieu. Shipbuilding at Buckler's Hard declined in the nineteenth century. During World War II, the village was used to build motor torpedo boats, and the river was a base for hundreds of landing craft for the Normandy invasion, Operation Overlord.

Today the hamlet is given over to tourism, with a small maritime museum and a modern yachting marina. Buckler's Hard was where Sir Francis Chichester began and finished his solo voyage around the world in the Gipsy Moth IV. " https://www.bucklershard.co.uk/attractions/ 

Maritime Museum & The Buckler’s Hard Story | Historic 18th Century Cottages

Woodland Trail | St Mary’s Chapel | Tea Rooms | River Cruises"

Address

Buckler's Hard,

New Forest,

Hampshire,

United Kingdom

SO42 7XB

Email

visit@bucklershard.co.uk

Phone

01590 616203

Website

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckler%27s_Hard

https://www.bucklershard.co.uk/ 

Directions

"Beaulieu is well signposted from all major routes. From the M27 exit at junction 2 and follow the brown and white tourist signs towards Beaulieu. At Beaulieu Village, follow the brown and white tourist signs to Buckler’s Hard. For Sat Nav, please use the postcode SO42 7XB. We recommend you follow the brown signage when in vicinity.

For visitors arriving by car, the car park will open at 10am with last entry at 5pm. The exit gates will be locked at 8pm. Last admission to the indoor areas of the village is 30 minutes prior to closing time.  For those arriving by vehicle, a parking charge applies, which helps us maintain this heritage site"

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

"Buckler's Hard is open seven days per week, excluding Christmas Day. https://www.bucklershard.co.uk/plan-your-visit/opening-times/

Buckler's Hard village is free to enter. For those arriving by vehicle, a parking charge applies, which helps us maintain this heritage site. If you wish to explore the Maritime Museum or River Cruise, a small admission charge applies.  https://www.bucklershard.co.uk/plan-your-visit/ticket-prices/ 

The grounds of Buckler's Hard village, Shipwright's Cottage, St Mary's Chapel, Captain's Cabin Tea Rooms and Master Builder's House Hotel are free for everyone to visit.

To enhance your visit and learn more about the special heritage of Buckler's Hard, you have the option to pay a small admission charge to explore the Maritime Museum or enjoy the River Cruise."  https://www.bucklershard.co.uk/plan-your-visit/ticket-prices/ 

Transport

By Bus: There is no scheduled bus service directly to Buckler’s Hard, although there are bus services to Beaulieu. A seasonal service operates for the 6 weeks of the summer school holidays. For further information visit www.thebeachbus.info

By Rail: The nearest mainline station is Brockenhurst. Taxi companies operate out of Brockenhurst, the cost of a one-way journey to Beaulieu being approximately £30. Please phone National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 (24 hours a day) or visit nationalrail.co.uk to plan your journey to us.

By Ferry: The Hythe Ferry crosses Southampton Water and can be used to connect with bus services from Hythe to Beaulieu. Please phone 02380-840722 or visit hytheferry.co.uk

Amenities

Tea Rooms: "The Master Builder's House Hotel offers a choice of indoor or outdoor seating (pre-booking recommended). The Captain's Cabin Tea Rooms is currently operating a take-away menu and offers plenty of outdoor seating (no booking or indoor seating available)."

Maritime Museum

Woodland Trail | St Mary’s Chapel | River Cruises

MARITIME MUSEUM GIFT SHOP 

CAPTAIN'S CABIN TEA ROOMS GIFT SHOP "The Captain's Cabin Gift Shop is open to everyone - you don't need an admission ticket to enter."