Brownsea Island - National Trust

Brownsea Island - National Trust
Poole Harbour
Poole
Dorset
BH15 1EE
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island

E-mail

Site Information

bookings@brownsea-island.org.uk

National Trust

brownseaisland@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

0870 743 1907

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Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour has campsites and a cottage which are used by members of the Scout and Guide movements. These are all in the vicinity of the original campsite on the south shore used by Lord Baden-Powell for his experimental camp which led to the start of Scouting. This area is on lease to the Scout & Guide Association from the National Trust who own the Island

Venue Type:

Garden, parklands or rural site

 Opening hours

Please check before visiting.

 Admission charges

Access to the site were Scouting and Guiding started is free but to gain access to the museum a fee to the National Trust is payable. These fees are £3.50 adults £1.50 Children

Collection details

Social History

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Christmas walks

  • 8 December 2013 10:30am-12pm
  • 15 December 2013 10:30am-12pm

This is your opportunity to visit the island when it is usually closed and enjoy the breathtaking tranquillity of our winter wildlife. After your walk you can enjoy light refreshments and purchase some last minute gifts from out unique island shop.

Admission

All £12.00

Get adventurous with nature

  • 15 — 16 February 2014 10am-4pm

Visit us during February half term and be the first to try our brand new natural play area.

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.

Say thank you on Mother's Day

  • 30 March 2014 10am-4pm

Spoil your mum on Mother's Day at Brownsea Island! Decorate a free biscuit for your Mum in the Villano café where you can treat her to a cream tea.

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.

World War One Walk

  • 10 April 2014 11am-12pm
  • 12 May 2014 11am-12pm
  • 17 June 2014 2-3pm
  • 23 July 2014 11am-12pm
  • 18 September 2014 2-3pm
  • 13 October 2014 11am-12pm

Come and join this free guided walk that explores the island's first world war connections in this centenary year.

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.

Brownsea Island War Walk

  • 11 April 2014 11am-12pm
  • 9 May 2014 2-3pm

Come and join this free guided walk that explores the island's wartime history

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.

The big den build

  • 12 April 2014 11am-4pm

Come and join our outdoor team as they show you the best way to build a shelter for outdoors, using only nature's materials.

Admission

All £2.00

Easter fun

  • 18 — 21 April 2014

Join in with our Easter activities and have a go at our special Easter trail (£2) with chocolatey prizes.

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.

Birdsong morning walk

  • 10 May 2014 7:30-10am
  • 24 May 2014 7:30-10am

A member of the ranger team will talk you through the sights and sounds of wildlife in this natural habitat. Enjoy a spring morning at Brownsea Island and a breakfast bap in the Villano Café.

Admission

All £15.00

Adventures with Alice in Wonderland

  • 24 May — 1 June 2014

Come along on this trail and see where the story will take you on our magical island adventure.

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
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