Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum

Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum is an estate museum in Little Horsted featuring waterfowl habitats, automobile collections, and formal gardens spread across the grounds. The main building is an 18th-century farm structure with additions from the 1960s that accommodates both the bird and vehicle exhibits.

The museum started in 1962 with a private waterfowl collection and expanded in 1982 to include a motor museum with historic vehicles. Both collections developed from the interests of individual collectors who created a gathering place for these two distinct areas of interest.

The estate brings together a collection of rare waterfowl species alongside vintage automobiles, both assembled by British collectors who shaped the collections over decades.

The museum sits on extensive grounds with ample parking throughout the property for visitor convenience. Accessible facilities and assistance are available for visitors with different mobility needs to make their visit comfortable.

The museum houses one of the most complete waterfowl collections with species gathered from around the world, living in generously sized ponds across the grounds. This specialized assembly draws bird enthusiasts and ornithologists seeking to observe species rarely seen elsewhere in Britain.

Location: Little Horsted

Address: Harveys Lane, nr Halland BN8 5AF

Website: https://bentley.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 50.92382,0.11170

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46