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Description |
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'I had no idea I had
such a delightful spot in my kingdom'
Prince Regent 1818.
Brownsea Island is a peaceful island consisting
of woodland, wetland and heath with a wide variety of wildlife,
including red
squirrels, peacocks and deer. Famous
for being the birthplace of Scouting and Guiding. |
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Open |
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13 March - 31 October 2010 (full
boat service from the 27 Mar)
Daily
10am to 5pm |
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Prices |
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| Adult £5.50,
child £2.70, family £13.70 |
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Contact |
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Brownsea Island,
Poole, Dorset BH13 7EE
Tel:01202 707744 Email Website |
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Directions |
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Brownsea Island
is only accessible by boat. Ferry trips (not NT) depart from
Poole Quay, Sandbanks Jetty, Bournemouth Pier and Swanage Pier.
No dogs allowed, except access dogs
Streetmap |
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Refreshments |
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Accessibility |
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 Accessible
WCs loacted at Visitor Reception, the Visitor Cente and the Baden-Powell
Outdoor Centre
 Wheelchairs
are available to
hire for free from
Visitor Reception.
It is advisable to
pre-book. Paths
leading to the Visitor
Centre are fairly
level and smooth.
Beyond that the island
tracks are rough
in places and can
be difficult to negotiate. |
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More
info |
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Visitor
centre
Shop |
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Events
2009 |
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Brownsea Open Air Theatre Website
2010 - The Taming of the Shrew
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