Page 80 • The HERALD •2nd April 2026 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v Holbury Service Station Web: www.holburyservicestation.com Email: holburyservicestation@hotmail.co.uk Member of Good Garage Scheme.com TYRES FITTED WHILE-U-WAIT Budget and Branded tyres held in stock Long Lane, Holbury, SO45 2NZ Tel: 023 8089 3727 All Major Cards Accepted and Repairs to Cars & Vans MOT’S & SERVICING AMT MOBILE MECHANICAL 07950 638228 • Servicing • Repairs • MOT’s Arranged • Diagnostics • Breakdowns All Makes & Models incVans Competitive Rates Waterside Based amtmobile2@gmail.com Mobile Mechanic, Air Conditioning & Tyre Fitting TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED BEAULIEU CELEBRATES EASTER WITH FAMILY FUN AND A NEW LOOK FOR THE NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM is Easter at Beaulieu gather friends and family and be one of the rst to experience the National Motor Museum’s brand new entrance hallway and explore the brand new gallery Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story. Plus, enjoy precious time together following the Top Trumps trail, rides in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and you can still see Disney and Pixar Cars! Opening just in time for Easter, one of the most significant changes to the National Motor Museum since it was built, is a brand new permanent exhibition gallery Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story. e contemporary, engaging and inspiring display will showcase the development of motoring in the UK. Delving into the social and cultural impact of motoring, Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story will have ve distinct areas focusing on how Britain has changed over the decades, with spotlight loan vehicles, fun interactive displays and previously unseen items from the museum collections. e project will create a new welcoming space alongside a full redevelopment of the upper galleries and will be a must-see during your visit this Easter. While inside the National Motor Museum, kids of all ages will be delighted to see their favourite stars from the Disney and Pixar Cars franchise parked up on display! Lightning McQueen, Jackson Storm and Finn McMissile roll in for a limited time stay until 12th April. It’s the perfect opportunity for families to meet life-size models of these fan-favourite racers and Radiator Springs residents who have been winning hearts since 2006. Get your cameras out, and be ready to say…“Ka-Chow!” Carry on the motoring theme by revving up your engines and following the Top Trumps trail around the Beaulieu attraction! Grab yourself a trail map at Visitor Reception and join in the family fun by uncovering all the giant cards hidden around Beaulieu’s grounds and gardens. Find them all to be from the National Motor Museum to stunning photo opportunities outside Palace House. Mr Toad’s car will also be available to book a ride in for those fans of e Wind in the Willows.* As with any visit to Beaulieu, keep a lookout for living history characters bringing the past to life. Meet the mechanic inside the National Motor Museum who will show you their handling table, full of nuts, bolts and artefacts to tinker with. en say hello to the cook in Palace House who has a ne array of curious gadgets to try out. Whilst inside the house, don’t miss the newly opened Circus Bedroom. is exciting addition is the fourth and nal bedroom to be opened to the public, which once formed part of Edward, Lord Montagu’s private apartment. Leave time to explore the grounds and gardens where you will be able to see spring owers emerging throughout, giving splashes of vibrant colour wherever you look. More hands-on opportunities can be found in Beaulieu’s interactive car attraction We Had One of Those. Pick the blast from your past and show the kids what driving was like ‘back in the day’ with vehicles on display from the 1960s through to the 2000s and beyond. Get up close and personal by opening the doors, sitting back in the driver’s seat, and marvelling at retro dashboards while interacting with their buttons and dials. You can’t complete a day out at Beaulieu without a visit to the adventure play area, Little Beaulieu! With the weather warming up and spring days appearing, Easter is a great time for kids to let o steam and let their imaginations run wild. With secret passageways to explore, treetop walkways to conquer, a zip wire to whoosh down and plenty of climbing and imaginative play opportunities, it’s the perfect addition to a jampacked day out. Your general admission ticket to Beaulieu includes all Look out for the Easter Bunny at Beaulieu presented with your very own special Top Trumps card, then make sure you add it to your pack, which you can collect in the Gi Shop! The Easter holidays at Beaulieu are never complete without an eggstra special visit from the Easter Bunny! ose visiting over the Easter weekend (3rd–6th April) may catch a glimpse of them happily hopping around the site, so keep your eyes peeled. Plus, you’ll be sure to crack a smile with the extra activities on o er over the bank holiday weekend! Continue the magic of a day out at Beaulieu with a ride in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang around the grounds! This Easter, rides in everyone’s favourite ‘ nefour-fendered-friend’ are back for 2026, and during the school holiday, you can book a ride in one of TV and lms most iconic cars, taking you Continued on page 81
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