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Buckler's Hard attraction to close doors for national lockdown

2nd Nov 2020

Further to the Government’s announcement on Saturday 31st October, we will be closing our doors to the Buckler’s Hard visitor attraction, including the Maritime Museum, from Thursday 5th November for the duration of the national lockdown.

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New book reveals lost voices from the SS Persia as lucky escapee joins museum collection at Buckler’s Hard

23rd Oct 2020

A previously untold account of the passengers lost aboard P&O liner SS Persia has gone on sale at Buckler’s Hard, at the same time as a book that narrowly escaped the tragic sinking goes on display in the museum.

Soldiers & skirmishes, shipbuilding and art by the river at Buckler’s Hard during 2020

26th Feb 2020

Historic wooden boats, skirmishes with 18th century soldiers, shipwrightry demonstrations, New Forest artwork and the return of the River Cruise will make an unmissable new season at Buckler’s Hard, as exciting events add to the attractions of the historic maritime village for 2020.

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Tom cunliffe short film explores the history of Buckler's Hard

22nd Oct 2019

Sailor, author and broadcaster Tom Cunliffe has created a new short film exploring the history of Buckler’s Hard.

Buckler’s Hard in the spotlight

14th Oct 2019

There has been a recent spate of media interest in Buckler’s Hard. In September, a reviewer from the Sunday Times Travel Magazine came on a visit, while a team from VisitBritain made a film to make the River Cruise a Hampshire highlight.