Buckler's Hard
Overview
Discover the important role that Buckler’s Hard played in Britain’s shipbuilding history. Relax on a River Cruise, wander through the Woodland Walk and explore the Maritime Museum.
Visit the Maritime Museum website
What makes it special
- See the ancient ship builder's slipway
- Cruise on the Beaulieu River
Opening Times
Winter (1st October to 5th April) - 10:00 to 16.30
Summer (6th April to 30 September) - 10:00 to 17:00
Price
Adult - £7.50 (advance £6.90)
Senior (60+) - £7.00 (advance £6.40)
Child (5-16) - £5.20 (advance £4.70)
Family * - £21.00 (advance £19.70)
* Family = 1 adult + 4 children or 2 adults + 3 children
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
Beaulieu
There's lots to enjoy at Beaulieu including the world famous National Motor Museum, Palace House, World of Top Gear and the James Bond Exhibition.
Cowes Maritime Museum
This museum situated in Cowes Library incorporates all aspects of local maritime activity from shipbuilding to sailing.
Brockenhurst Riding Stables
Your ride will take you out into the New Forest Country Park to take in the wonderful views and see wild ponies and other animals that live in the forest. Visit the Brockenhurst Riding Stables webs
Yarmouth Harbour
3 miles A lovely seaside harbour, great for boat watching and all things nautical, with cafes and restaurants to while away the day. Visit the website
Osborne House
Visit the royal seaside palace where Queen Victoria lived. Admire the State Rooms and look into the Family Rooms.
Fort Victoria Country Park
One of the best vantage points for watching boats, the park has an aquarium & a reptilarium, history of the Sea museum, model railway, and observatory & planetarium. Visit the Fort's&n
Carisbrooke Castle
A wonderfully preserved castle, known as the place where King Charles I was imprisoned. Don't miss the wonderful Princess Beatrice Garden. There are also regular tournaments and jousts, as w
Totland Bay beach
Great for anyone who enjoys a quiet relaxing time on the beach or wants an easy walk along the promenade to Colwell Bay. Visit the website
Cycling in Totland
There are plenty of good cycle routes marked on the island. Cycle around the island in a day or two or even three or four.
Mountain Biking in Totland
The Isle of Wight is heaven for cycling, both on and off road.
Watersports in Totland
Totland Bay and Freshwater Bay provide surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding and coasteering. Colwell Bay is great for kite surfing and at Compton Bay you can go surfing.
Walking and Rambling in Totland
The hostel is surrounded by National Trust land and footpaths galore. Footpaths go north to Yarmouth, south to Lord Alfred Tennyson's Monument on the Tennyson Trail, east to Freshwater Bay and west
Walking and Rambling in the New Forest
It’s usual to think of trees when you think of a forest, but the heath land is an equally important landscape in the New Forest National Park.
Cycling in the New Forest
There are over a hundred miles of way-marked cycle routes in the New Forest which offer safe cycling for all the family (maps are available at the hostel).
Watersports in the New Forest
According to the official Bournemouth website, no area in Europe has such a wide range of watersports in such a condensed area as Bournemouth and Poole!
Alum Bay & the Needles
This iconic British landmark – The Needles Rocks & Lighthouse are next to Alum Bay with its coloured sands in the cliffs. More details from The Needles website.