Day 3 - Exbury Gardens Steam Railway, Beaulieu Motor Museum
After breakfast this morning you transfer by coach to Exbury
Gardens in Hampshire's New Forest. The gardens feature the
world-famous Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas,
camellias, rare trees and shrubs. On arrival, you explore the
gardens on the narrow-gauge Exbury steam railway, 'the Rhododendron
Line'. The narrow gauge engines - described as a 'chauffeur driven
buggy' depart from a replica Victorian station 'Exbury Central' and
travel through the beautiful park and gardens. If you prefer, you
could take a scenic stroll through the gardens, or hop on board the
steam train to pass through sections that can only be seen from the
railway.
After your rail journey, you transfer by coach to the Beaulieu
Motor Museum. There's plenty to see here, including the National
Motor Museum, 'Palace House' - a medieval turreted house,
remodelled in Victorian times and owned by the Montagu family - and
Beaulieu's serene grounds and gardens. On entry to the museum you
are free to get lunch in the restaurant and to explore at your
leisure. Afterwards you return to your hotel by coach before dining
at your hotel this evening.
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