With a choice of venues for your wedding celebration including the opportunity of a tipi in the grounds; a celebratory wedding breakfast and party in the Medieval Domus; an intimate dinner in the ancestral home of Lord Montagu or even a drinks reception in the National Motor Museum itself, Beaulieu really is a venue for everyone. The impressive 13th century Domus, our most popular wedding ceremony and reception venue, is perfect for 60 to 130 guests. With its secluded setting alongside the picturesque Beaulieu River, surrounded by immaculate grounds and historic cloister, it truly is a stunning backdrop to your special day. Inside the Domus the impressive wooden beams, dramatic stonework and colourful wall hangings give a real sense of history whilst still giving you the opportunity to style the space to reflect your own modern day wedding celebration. The Victorian Gardens, with wisteria arch, seasonal flowerbeds and themed topiary, provide many stunning photo opportunities. Licensed for civil ceremonies as well as having an adjacent Church, our wedding venue has everything to make your day something special.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Autumn Stevens-Minns

Let us, at Beaulieu, tailor your wedding day to be exactly as you imagine it to be, in a venue like no other - a venue with a unique mix of medieval history, family tradition and rustic charm combined with the best of service and food & drinks to delight. Beaulieu is a stunning backdrop to your special day and you can be assured that our passionate, experienced and personable wedding team are with you every step of the way to assist with your exciting plans to make your wedding truly special.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1990

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Beaulieu - National Motor Museum

Wedding Venue Type

Country House / Manor House

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

130

Reception Capacity

140

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Sound System Available

Wedding Licence

Dancefloor Available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens

Exclusive Use

Bridal Changing Facilities

Disabled Access

Grade I/II Listed Building

On-Site Parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Water View

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List

In-house Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Alcohol Licence

Halal Catering

Asian Catering

Kosher Catering

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for Beaulieu - National Motor Museum

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£140

Maximum Price

£173

Minimum Number of Guests

Dedicated and experienced Wedding Planner and Event Manager Exclusive hire of 1st floor of 13th century Domus Private entrance to The Domus through Meadow Gate Drinks reception served in the Undercroft of the Domus Wedding photographs in the Cloister courtyard Reception drink on arrival Three course seasonal wedding breakfast ½ bottle of house wine per person Iced water on the tables A glass of prosecco for the toast Evening buffet Menu tasting for wedding couple White linen tablecloths and napkins White crockery, cutlery and glassware Camelot chairs Easel for your table plan and table number stands Gift table, wedding cake table, silver cake stand and knife Private bar Complimentary private car parking for you and your guests

What is included in this pricing:

Furniture included

Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Canapés included

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At

£100

Maximum Price

£150

At Beaulieu, we tailor your wedding day to be exactly as you imagine it to be, in a venue like no other - a venue with a unique mix of medieval history, family tradition and rustic charm combined with the best of service and food & drinks to delight. The Victorian Gardens, with wisteria arch, seasonal flowerbeds and themed topiary, provide many photo opportunities for you whilst your guests are enjoying drinks and canapes in the Undercroft. Alternatively, you may choose our private lawn to enjoy an outdoor drinks reception with all the fun of traditional lawn games. Adding even more romantic charm to Beaulieu, we welcome you, as newly-weds, to lock in your love to each other by adding your own personalised padlock to the beautifully crafted “love lock” tree sculpture. An everlasting romantic reminder of your wedding day at Beaulieu. If you are looking to get married within the Beaulieu Estate and would like an outdoor ceremony, our private lawn which is enclosed by hedges and Ash Trees, is a perfect setting for your vows. Whether you want to keep it relaxed and informal or keep with tradition this outdoor space is yours to enjoy. The Domus is licensed for wedding ceremonies as well as Beaulieu Abbey Church. It would be a pleasure to welcome you and your partner to Beaulieu to view our stunning venue for yourselves so if you are eager to get booked in, please do contact me. In the meantime, please view The Domus virtually by clicking HERE. The wedding team look forward to welcoming you to Beaulieu and you can be assured that the team are with you every step of the way to assist with your exciting plans to make your wedding at Beaulieu truly special. If you would like to book a tour of the venue, please do let me know and I’ll be happy to arrange at your convenience.

Reviews for Beaulieu - National Motor Museum
(16)

Mr & Mrs Murana

Happy couple married in February

February 2024

From a fairytale

The venue seriously made the wedding. The decor and everything was absolutely stunning and the staff really put me at ease on lead up and on the day. Thank you Beaulieu the Domus was stunning ♥️ the grounds also made a great place for pictures

Melissa and Tom

Happy couple married in September

November 2022

Our Wedding Day was beautiful

Our wedding day was beautiful and it was managed perfectly by Inga, everything ran smoothly, the food was delicious and we all had a wonderful day & lucky enough had the most perfect weather in the beautiful grounds which we had many compliments on. We were very pleased that it was Inga running our day and we can’t thank her enough for everything she did for us. The Compass group team were also brilliant at helping us re-schedule our wedding date multiple times due to covid cancellations and offered to reserve a number of future dates for us until the restrictions eased.

Will & Sam

Happy couple married in October

November 2022

Highly recommended!

The venue is stunning, as is the surrounding area. The staff were very helpful and accommodating at all stages, with good communication throughout. The food was excellent. Highly recommended!

Melissa & Tom

Happy couple married in September

July 2022

Our Wedding Day was beautiful

Philippa and Richard

Happy couple married in April

July 2022

Nothing but positive comments!

Thank you very much indeed for the excellent service we had both before Philippa and Rich’s wedding and on the actual day of the wedding. Throughout the time we found your staff extremely helpful and accommodating. The preparations were very smooth and well- managed and the reception on the day was amazing. We have had nothing but positive comments from our guests about the reception and the Domus as a location Philippa and Richard – Sunday 20th April 2014

Steve

Wedding: July

July 2022

A very good wedding venue

The Domus is where Monks lived back in the 1200s and 1300s, but non religious now and used for events such as weddings. We booked it for my daughters wedding last Saturday - absolutely stunning. The ceremony conducted by the Hampshire registrar team was superb, afterwards the food at the wedding breakfast was excellent. Emily, the Beaulieu events organiser, was very keen, enthusiastic and helpful. Ensuring the day and night went smoothly. I would recommend the Domus as a very good wedding venue.

Natalie

Wedding: April

July 2022

Best day of our lives

A Big thank you to all the staff who made our daughter’s wedding such a magical success. We had a wonderful time and glad everything went so smoothly and the staff could not have been more helpful. John and Linda (parents of the Bride): We had the best day of our lives and will remember it forever. It was just perfect and everyone commented on how beautiful the venue was. Please pass on my thanks to Rob and the staff, he did a great job and we really appreciated it. It is so lovely that such a beautiful place can accommodate small intimate weddings like ours, we were over the moon at how everything turned out.

Wendy

Happy couple married in May

July 2022

How professional the staff were

What a great time we had on Saturday - it was all we wished for. For me I wanted to look around in the evening and see everyone having a great time and they were. We have had so many compliment’s on the choice of venue and the food so a massive thank you. What I think people didn't notice was how professional the staff were, they were there when you needed them but then discreet when they weren't needed so please pass this on to Rob and Holly with our appreciation. Thank you again Charlotte for everything.

Becca

Happy couple married in July

July 2022

The Perfect Day!

I would just like to thank the Leith’s team at Beaulieu for making our day so special. From the very moment we booked, we were treated like a VIP. The team were on hand with any question, and were always prompt with responses. The menu taster was fantastic too, as it allowed my partner and I to try the food, and in the Domus too so we could imagine how it would be on the day. As for the day itself, just wow! Everyone said the food was the best they had ever eaten at a wedding, and the waiters very professional and courteous without it being too much. The management were with us throughout, guiding us on our day. A special mention to John and Dan (manager’s) who my family are still talking about, some 5 weeks later. They were superb. As for the setting, the Domus speaks for itself, what we like the most was the fact we were all in one room, which created a fantastic atmosphere. Thank you to everyone!

Charly & Mike

Wedding: December

July 2022

Dressed & finished to perfection

I’m sure Charly and Mike will be contacting you on their return from their minimoon but in the meantime, on behalf of Tracy and myself I would like to thank the team and especially you and John for all your efforts and hard work, delivering a reception to remember, dressed and finished to perfection. The venue looked stunning, food was fantastic and the staff were all friendly and attentive at all times. Well done, many thanks Kevin - A relieved and rather tired father of the bride.

Location & Contact Details for Beaulieu - National Motor Museum

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Brockenhurst, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Beaulieu is located in the heart of the New Forest between Bournemouth and Southampton. Follow the brown and white tourist signs for the National Motor Museum from junction 2 of the M27

Nearest Town

Lymington

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M27, junction 1

Nearest Train Station

Beaulieu Road

Nearest Airport

Southampton

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Beaulieu - National Motor Museum ?

During the pandemic we created two weddings out of one wedding so that the couple could have two sets of separate guests attend different parts of their stunning wedding day. All of their family and friends got to share in their joy and it made the day even more special despite the restrictions.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Create your day about yourselves, your passions and what you as a couple want; it's your wedding day and your journey as a couple and your wedding should reflect that.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

It has to be the most beautiful and personal lavender scented hearts, made by the bride and embroidered with guests names to hang on the back of each chair as a place name. They were very special and the space smelt incredible.

Describe Beaulieu - National Motor Museum in 5 adjectives

Impressive, Unique, Stunning, Rustic, Elegant

Where’s the best photo spot at Beaulieu - National Motor Museum ?

There are too many to chose from but our couples love the Victorian Gardens with the wisteria arch, themed topiary, fountains and beautiful rose garden. Our personal favourite is the "Royal" balcony shot taken from an aerial view overlooking the historic Cloister.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Beaulieu - National Motor Museum ?

We have but we couldn't possibly say!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Gruyere Fondue with Crispy Leeks

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

A luxurious hot chocolate from our Hot Chocolate station, with or without a dash of Baileys!

What is Beaulieu - National Motor Museum most unique feature?

Love Lock Tree To add to the romance of Beaulieu newlyweds are encouraged to lock in your love for eternity by attaching engraved padlocks to the beautifully crafted “love lock” tree sculpture. This specially commissioned giant bonsai tree, sculptured in metal, is home to many love-locks and gives a constant romantic reminder to couples who have chosen Beaulieu to celebrate their day and lock in their love for eternity.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our collective experience in guiding couples through their wedding day journey from the initial planning to the day itself.

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