Hare Off to Beaulieu for an Easter Egg-Stravaganza 9th - 25th April 2011

BEAULIEU, UNITED KINGDOM – February 17, 2011: During the Easter holidays, 9th– 25th April, young visitors to Beaulieu can join in a Hare-Brained Easter Trail. Look for the hares, find the answers to the clues and collect a sweet treat at the end of the trail. From Friday 22nd – Monday 25th April, every child will receive a tasty chocolate treat from the Easter Bunny in Palace House.

In the National Motor Museum, see the Flying Ford Anglia that appeared in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Del Boy’s Reliant Regal Van from Only Fools and Horses. Take a ride on ‘Wheels’, a pod ride taking you on a journey through 100 years of motoring and visit Jack Tucker’s Garage, which recreates the sights, sounds and smells of a typical country garage from the 1930s.

See the new exhibition Feats of Endurance featuring vehicles that have stretched the boundaries of motoring endurance both in extreme conditions and on challenging terrain. Vehicles include a Trans Australia Solar Powered Endurance car, The Land Rover Defender; winner of the 1989 Camel Trophy and 1978 ‘twice round the world’ Austin Mini Clubman.

In World of Top Gear see actual vehicles created by presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May for some of their most ambitious challenges on the TV show over the years, including the Middle East cars from the 2010 Christmas Special.

Fans of the show will experience the Top Gear ‘Enormodrome’ which recreates the feel of the Top Gear studio. As well as regular features from the programme including the Cool Wall and Celebrity ‘Lap Time’ boards, visitors can watch an exclusive video presentation from behind-the-scenes at the Top Gear HQ with Jeremy, Richard and James plus clips from the show featuring the cars on display.

The James Bond Experience features genuine cars from the films, including the Lotus Submarine car from The Spy Who Loved Me, twice voted the nation’s favourite on-screen vehicle. Visit the Secret Army Exhibition and learn about the training of Special Agents at Beaulieu during WWll.

A feature in the gardens during April is the colourful mass of crocuses and daffodils that surround Palace House and Beaulieu Abbey. Over fifteen species of daffodils which bloom at various times during the flowering season ensure a spectacular show lasting many weeks. There will be Victorian Games on the lawns in front of the house and face painting inside.

There’s a lot more for all the family at Beaulieu this Easter; take a ride on the high-level Monorail or see the sights from the replica open-topped London Bus. Budding drivers can get behind the wheel on the Mini Car Driving Circuit and younger visitors can get physical on Dipstick’s Mini Motor Play Trail with its Veteran Bus climbing frame, swings and Little Tykes ride-on-cars.

Beaulieu is open from 10am every day so hop along to Beaulieu for some Easter fun. For further information telephone 01590 612345 or visit: www.beaulieu.co.uk