Palaces · South East England
Beaulieu Palace House
Beaulieu Palace House — a Grade I-listed palace in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Beaulieu Palace House is a Grade I-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Beaulieu Palace House ( BEW-lee) is a 13th-century house in Beaulieu, Hampshire, United Kingdom. Originally part of Beaulieu Abbey, the estate was bought in 1538 by Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton, following the Dissolution of the Monasteries. It is still owned and occupied by the earl's descendants, the Barons Montagu of Beaulieu.
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Background
History
Beaulieu Palace House was originally built in the 13th century as the gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey. Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the estate was purchased by Sir Thomas Wriothesley, later 1st Earl of Southampton, in 1538. The house passed through marriage into the Montagu family and is still owned by the 1st Earl's descendant, the 4th Baron Montagu of Beaulieu. The house was extended in the 16th century, and again in the 19th century, and is today a fine example of a Gothic country house. The house overlooks Beaulieu River and is surrounded by lawns and walkways. The inside of the house has been kept in a Victorian style. King James stayed at Beaulieu in August 1613 and gave…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8200, -1.4500
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- New Forest
- Parish
- Beaulieu
- Postcode
- SO42 7ZL
- Parliamentary constituency
- New Forest East
- Official site
- www.beaulieu.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4877518 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Beaulieu Palace House (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beaulieu Palace House?
- Beaulieu Palace House is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO42 7ZL), in the parish of Beaulieu.
- Is Beaulieu Palace House a listed building?
- Beaulieu Palace House is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Does Beaulieu Palace House charge admission?
- Beaulieu Palace House typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Beaulieu Palace House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SO42 7ZL. It sits within the New Forest East parliamentary constituency.