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

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World War One Walk

  • 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.
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