PRIVATE BEAULIEU TOUR | couples • families • small groups

CLASSIC DAY OUT AT BEAULIEU
Classic cars, boats, gardens and historic buildings. A real family winner.

● Day-tour from London in private vehicle with accredited driver-guide.
● Tailor-made for couples, families or small private groups (up to 7 persons).
● Pick-up/drop-off at any London hotel or residence. Typical timings: 08:00-18:00.
● Subject to seasonal openings & availability. Any admission fees payable on entry.
● Price (per car): 1-2 persons=£450.00; 3-4=£495.00; 5-7=£540.00. Admissions extra.

ITINERARY:
You will be escorted personally on tour by an officially qualified Blue Badge driver-guide.
After a fast-track out from London, this tour takes us to Beaulieu Palace, a fantastic complex featuring a classic car museum, Victorian palace and picturesque gardens. (Usually open daily).

Beaulieu Palace
Beaulieu (pronounced Bewley) has a setting on the edge of the New Forest, shielded from the major southern port of Southampton. The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2012 with over 250 classic cars on display. Aficianados of 'Top Gear', the world's most popular TV motoring show, will find a special section dedicated to the cars used in the programme's incredible stunts. Meanwhile, spymasters will delight in the James Bond boats and secret service sections.

Students of history too, may find considerable interest in the landscape. With a name suggesting otherwise, the 'New' Forest is actually a huge tract of ancient woodland planted as a hunting ground for William the Conqueror, the new incumbent of the English throne after his invasion from Normandy in 1066. Perhaps it was not his most fortunate legacy, as two of his sons were killed in 'hunting accidents' here soon after its creation.

At its eastern edge the medieval abbey at Beaulieu was built over 800 years ago by King John (the one that the legendary Robin Hood rebelled against). In the 1530s, at the height of Henry VIII's infamous Dissolution of the Monasteries, like most religious houses, it was closed down and much of the original structure fell into ruin.

Beaulieu Abbey Gatehouse survived and passed to the powerful Montagues in 1538, whose family name became immortalised in one of William Shakespeare greatest plays 'Romeo and Juliet' (Shakespeare's patron the Earl of Southampton was the grandson of the Montague family). The Gatehouse has remained home to the family ever since. Rebuilt in the 19th century, it features an exhibition on its former monastic role. Nearby is Bucklers Hard, a recreated maritime village which is also worth a detour. All-in all this tour is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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PRICE OPTIONS:

BEAULIEU PALACE: PERSONALLY-GUIDED FULL-DAY TOUR	PRICE (Full day 10 hours).
BY PRIVATE CAR (1-2 passengers)	£450.00 (per car) + any entrance fees.
BY PRIVATE CAR (3-4 passengers)	£495.00 (per car) + any entrance fees.
BY PRIVATE CAR (5-7 passengers)	£540.00 (per car) + any entrance fees.

HOW THE TOUR WORKS:

● Important note: 'Private tour' means a privately chartered guided tour. It does not entail exclusive private access. We do not offer tours to individuals wishing to join a larger group (for this you require a scheduled coach tour operator).

● The guide: Your tour will be conducted by a friendly qualified guide (or driver-guide for car tours) providing a knowledgeable commentary, and assisting with practical issues. Where venues offer in-house guides or audio devices, your guide will still escort you.

● Pick-up/drop-off: You can be picked-up for your tour anywhere in the London area, whether at your hotel, place of residence, or venue of your request. The same applies as a dropping-off point after the tour.

● Timings: The guide will meet you at the recommended start time or at a start time of your request. The duration of this tour is timed from pick-up to drop-off and includes built-in stops for photo opportunities, facilities, and a 1-hour lunch break.

● Lunch: An appropriate restaurant, traditional pub, or sandwich stop can be arranged for lunch (note: tour price does not include food or refreshments). Alternatively, you may want to bring a pre-packed lunch. The guide usually takes a rest during this period.

● Clothing: Clients should dress appropriately making allowances for the changeable British weather, outdoor activities or visiting churches, etc. Our main tip is to dress comfortably. For more tips to help make your tour even more enjoyable click here.

● Format: The tour has been specially researched and designed by our staff (copyright applies) and is exclusive to Your London Tours & associates. Selected elements of different tours can be combined to create even more options. See our Pick & Mix page.

● General: Rest assured with Your London Tours: All our tours are tailored to YOUR requirements. The guide will be exclusively dedicated to your family or group during the tour itself, so you will be able to relax and enjoy your day.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR TOUR IN 3 EASY STEPS:

STEP 1: Send e-mail to tours@yourlondontours.com with the following information:
● Name or brief description of tour required.
● Date service required.
● Number of adults/children, age of children.
● Full address of hotel, place of residence or venue to be picked up from or met.
● Special interests or information to help us make your tour more enjoyable.
● Lead contact name and full billing address.
● Home phone number or cell phone number.

STEP 2: On receiving this information we will e-mail a reply confirming availability, price and payment procedure. If the tour is unavailable, eg, attractions are closed or we are fully booked, we will inform you or provide details of another operator.

STEP 3: If you are happy with your tour booking please make payment as directed.
Payments can take up to 48 hrs to process. On receiving payment, we will e-mail a tour confirmation and receipt. Please check details carefully and e-mail us with any queries.

BOOKING POLICY AND NOTES:
• Bookings are dealt with on a one-to-one basis via e-mail only.
• We do not accept bookings with less than 72 hours notice.
• To secure your preferred date we recommend booking well in advance.
• All tours subject to availability. Booking will not go ahead until availability is confirmed.
• Tour is not guaranteed to go ahead until 100% of payment is received.
• Administration fees may be added for extensive itineraries or supplementary guide hire.
• We do not arrange flights, accommodation, travel tickets or tickets for events.
• We do not usually pre-book tickets for attractions. We recommended these are paid
for at the gate on the day. In circumstances where pre-booking is the only option for
attractions, tickets must be paid for in advance and are non-refundable.

FOR ENQUIRIES CLICK HERE. FOR BOOKINGS CLICK HERE.

Vehicle spec:
Silver Mercedes-Benz Viano V6, seven-passenger luxury people carrier, high-spec interior trim with leather seats, armrests, headrests, air-conditioning, climate control, sound system, front and rear electric sunroof, sliding passenger doors, luggage space.

Driver-guide info:
Our driver-guides are smartly presented, knowledgeable and friendly. They are professionally qualified and drive fully insured private hire vehicles. They carry the 'Blue Badge' accreditation allowing them to conduct tours, walks and interior visits of the major London venues and many other attractions in the UK.