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On the banks of Beaulieu River the maritime village of Buckler’s Hard allows visitors to step back in time to the 18th century and discover the important role that Buckler’s Hard played in Britain’s shipbuilding history.
The re-designed Maritime Museum offers a new interpretation of Buckler's Hard and the Beaulieu River, focusing on its ships which have been the inspiration for a wealth of art, literature and films whilst The Buckler's Hard Story with its reconstructed cottage interiors and the Shipwright's Cottage on the village street, give you an insight into what village life was like at Buckler's Hard in the 18th century.
For those who wish to take in the peace and natural beauty of the Beaulieu Estate a trip on the Beaulieu River (available from April to October at an additional charge) or walk through the picturesque woodlands provides the opportunity to see the abundant wildlife.
Maritime Museum
The re-designed Maritime Museum offers a new interpretation of Buckler's Hard and the River, focusing on its ships which have inspired a wealth of art, literature and films whilst The Buckler's Hard Story shows the history of the village and its inhabitants.
Shipwright's Cottage
The recreated interior of the Shipwright’s Cottage in the middle of the West Terrace illustrates the difference in living standards between skilled and unskilled workmen.
St Mary's Chapel
Once a residence in the village and then the local school, this quiet contemplative Chapel seats only 40 people but welcomes thousands each year.
Woodland Walk
Follow the woodland walk and discover how the local timber at Buckler’s Hard was used in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to construct the ships for the British Navy.
River Cruise
This tranquil 30 minute cruise wends its way along the River, an accompanying commentary reveals the history of the Beaulieu River and the abundant wildlife that inhabits its riverbanks. Available between Easter and October at an additional charge.
