Gilles, couple of points, if you are looking for interesting places to visit in Beaulieu then the car museum is an obviuos choice. Also while you are there look out for the "spy" training school. During the war SOE agents were trained in the grounds before going to france. In addition one of the montegue boys was the brains behind one of the great subtefuges during the war duping the germans into where the second front would be launched.
The Monteque Arms is part of the Beaulieu estate which belongs to Lord Monteque, you can always recognise their bits as it has three red diamonds.
A film was made but for the life of me i can't think what is was called. dah. Its come to me " the man who never was"
If you are interested in old naval history then Buckelers Hard is a great place to visit. The RN ships of the line were built here, the workers cottages are still in use and the museum is definitley worth a visit. Good pub plus hotel and restaurant.
If the forest is to far to get to, ie Smokie etc, how about somewhere half way, i can pick up Gilles. Any thoughts guys? Peter
