The Beaulieu Victorian event was an outstanding su...

The Beaulieu Victorian event was an outstanding success in many ways, the main parking site at the motor museum was packed and closed by 17.30 causing frustration and disappointment to thousands who were trying to park their cars for this mainly unadvertised local event.
Sadly, due to what looked like inexcusable bad organisation, the coach ride facility failed and must have lost the charity at least a thousand pounds during the evening. Coaches should have been on site and preparing to operate by 14.30
Although there was less Victorian costume dress than in previous events, there were more period type stalls. Children loved the period entertainers. Small animal show area and steam tractor.
If you were wise enough to get to the car park early you got the full benefit of the charge free evening. Sadly many had a wasted drive from their homes and had no option but to drive home straight away due to the total lack of car parking.