Buckler's Hard

Buckler's Hard

Buckler's Hard
New Forest
Hampshire
SO42 7XB

Tel: 01590 616203

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Opening Times

Summer Opening (9 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00

* Buckler's Hard is open seven days per week, excluding Christmas Day.

For visitors arriving by car, the car park will open at 10am with last entry at 5pm. The exit gates will be locked at 8pm. Last admission to the indoor areas of the village is 30 minutes prior to closing time.

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Events

Saturday, 15th February 2025 - Saturday, 1st November 2025

Looking onto the 18th Century cottages in Buckler's Hard VillageBeaulieu River: In Focus Photography Exhibition at Buckler's HardA free exhibition showcasing the finest images from past Beaulieu River photo competitions – opening 15th February 2025.
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Guide Prices

Entry to the village is free (a parking charge applies). A small admission charge applies for Buckler’s Hard Museum and River Cruise. See the Bucklers Hard website for current prices.

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      732
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    Recent Reviews:

    • 400manda
      London, United Kingdom
      Relaxing Trip
      4 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 4th June 2025
      Views/lake very picturesque. Very relaxing - had a few picnic tables out. Was quiet when we visited. Nice grounds. Pub called the Henry with indoor and outdoor seating. Very good. Payable river... Read full review
    • helj2016
      Derby, United Kingdom
      Beautiful early morning stop by the river
      4 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 14th June 2025
      We stopped for a short visit early in the morning before going on to Beaulieu. We were there before the cafe or museum opened but were still able to look around the fisherman's cottage, chapel and... Read full review
    • Will1957
      Edinburgh, United Kingdom
      Great outdoor museum
      4 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 19th June 2025
      We visited in May 2025 on a glorious mid-week afternoon. Buckler's Hard is a great place to visit for anyone interested in living history, the history of the Royal Navy, and shipbuilding. The outdoor... Read full review

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