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greenbeam · Joined: 10 Jun 2015 Posts: 85 Location: Adelaide, Australia

Hi all,
An Aussie here. I'll be in Portsmouth for work next week and the following one, so I'll have the weekend free. I'm thinking obviously a day at Beaulieu, but is there anywhere else nearby I should consider as well? Is one day enough at Beaulieu?

Cheers,
Paul.
1963 Sunbeam Alpine S3
1935 Armstrong Siddeley 17HP
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1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series 3
1935 Armstrong Siddeley 17HP Sports Saloon
1935 Armstrong Siddeley 17HP Coachbuilt Saloon

Rootes75 · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 12:55 pm Post subject:

Beaulieu is a good day out, a lovely museum and nice grounds too. A day should be ok.
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D4B · Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK

Hi Paul,

Motoring wise:

Beaulieu is well worth a day out, and nearby:

http://sammymiller.co.uk/

Non motoring wise this is great via the little ferry from Keyhaven:

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hurst-castle/

and of course in Portsmouth:

http://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/

https://www.royalarmouries.org/visit-us/fort-nelson/

Cheers Steve

Penman · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4761 Location: Swindon, Wilts.

Hi
If you are into nautical matters go to Bucklers Hard downstream on the Western side of Beaulieu River.
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Rootes75 · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 4:10 pm Post subject:

Agreed, the historic dockyard is good, we went a few years back and seeing HMS Victory was a highlight.
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Ashley · Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 1426 Location: Near Stroud, Glos

Warrior is perhaps more interesting than HMS Victory A. Because of the way it was run, B Because it was the ultimate deterrent and C. Because we had the best Navy in the world and the best man management on the planet at the time on a machine without any mechanical aids. I learnt a lot from it.

Rich5ltr · Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 678 Location: Hampshire, UK

I agree, Beaulieu for a day and do take a look round the old house (if it's open) Lord Montague died recently. And a half day in the dockyards, Victory, Warrior and of course the Mary Rose. If you've got time on your hands a wander round the Old Portsmouth area is interesting too.

greenbeam · Joined: 10 Jun 2015 Posts: 85 Location: Adelaide, Australia

Thanks for the tips everyone. It looks like I'll have plenty to keep me busy.
Cheers,
Paul.
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1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series 3
1935 Armstrong Siddeley 17HP Sports Saloon
1935 Armstrong Siddeley 17HP Coachbuilt Saloon

minormatt · Joined: 03 Aug 2015 Posts: 48

There are also the forts on Portsdown Hill Wink

greenbeam · Joined: 10 Jun 2015 Posts: 85 Location: Adelaide, Australia

Thanks for all the tips on Portsmouth. I spent a day at Beaulieu looking through the museum, the house, and the Abbey. Very beautiful surrounds hence the name I suppose Beau lieu - beautiful place). No Armstrong Siddeleys in the museum, but a few Sunbeams. They started up a 1914 Rolls Royce, which was great to see/hear.

I also spent a day at the historic dockyard, which was also really interesting.

Minormatt, I was working near the forts (great view over Portsmouth from up there), but didn't get the time to see through the forts. A slim chance perhaps if I finish my last day here tomorrow a little early. Otherwise, something for my next visit.
Regards,
Paul.
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1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series 3
1935 Armstrong Siddeley 17HP Sports Saloon
1935 Armstrong Siddeley 17HP Coachbuilt Saloon