Brownsea Island is located in the heart of Poole Harbour and offers a great day out for the whole family.
Your Brownsea adventure starts with a ferry trip through the beautiful natural harbour of Poole before you arrive at the island which is rich in wildlife, history and adventure.
With diverse habitats, rare red squirrels and stunning views across Poole harbour, there is something for everyone at this breathtaking destination.
Enjoy a daily guided walks, subject to volunteer availability, or simply explore at your own pace. Children will love the red squirrel-inspired agility course featuring balance beams, climbing frame, obstacles, see-saw and den-building area and free family trails are available from the Visitor Centre and Outdoor Centre.
The Harbourside café serves a range of hot and cold drinks, lunches, cakes and ice cream.
Throughout the season there is a wide programme of special events taking place on the island. Make sure to check out the events calendar to see what’s on when you visit.
Brownsea Island is located in Poole Harbour, close to Sandbanks. You will need to catch a foot ferry which runs every day from Poole Quay – Click here for boat prices and times. This operates on a first come, first served’ basis.
Island admission is free for members, please ensure that you bring your membership card with you. Non members will need to pay admission along with the ferry fare.
Brownsea Island is carefully looked after by The National Trust, a charity dedicated to looking after hundreds of places around the country. To find out more or to join please visit nationaltrust.org.uk
