Beaulieu Estate

Beaulieu Estate, New Forrest, UK. These villages contributed greatly to the successful outcome of the Second World War. The fact that well known spies also trained in the New Forest during this time only came to light after World War 2 was won by the Allies. The woods on the estate were excellent for covert training and houses on the estate were earmarked for very interesting use. The Special Operations Executive (SOE) trained on various parts of the estate. There was a German house, and also a French house and other relevant country designated set ups. In these houses agents who were to be sent abroad on spying missions would be able to become familiar with the customs, habits, layout etc of foreign homes so that they would immediately assimilate into any foreign home they came upon.