Buckler's Hard
An 18th-century shipbuilding village on the Beaulieu River, with two rows of red-brick cottages leading down to the riverbank. Several of Nelson's fleet ships were launched here.
Buckler's Hard is a well-preserved 18th-century village on the Beaulieu River. Two rows of red-brick cottages line a broad grassy slope, and at the bottom of the slope is the old launch slipway. This was where ships for Nelson's fleet were built, including the HMS Agamemnon. The Maritime Museum and the restored cottage interiors show the life of the shipbuilders. In summer, you can take a river boat trip of about 30 minutes, or walk about 4 km along the riverbank path to the village of Beaulieu. Admission is about 8 to 10 pounds for adults and includes the museum and the cottages.
Opening hours
10:00–17:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Exbury Gardens
- Beaulieu (National Motor Museum, Palace House & Abbey)
- Hatchet Pond
- Lepe Country Park
- New Forest Wildlife Park
- Calshot Castle
- Lymington
- Brockenhurst