Brownsea Island

Brownsea Island

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Brownsea Island is the largest of the islands in Poole Harbour in the county of Dorset, England. The island is owned by the National Trust with the …

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Dec 25, 2024
We have been many times and normally I would give 5 stars. However someone who thinks they know best and obviously has been given to much power which has gone to their heads, has decided to get rid o…Full review by 885tonye
Nov 2, 2024
Great trip to visit the place of the first ever Scout camp and home to over 200 red squirrels, we only saw 2 but still amazing. Great walk around the nature reserve, give yourself at least 3 hours, …Full review by jamie w
Nov 1, 2024
We are lucky enough to live in Poole and visit this beautiful island regularly. It really is a haven of peace and tranquility with amazing scenery, views and wildlife. Not too busy, even during this …Full review by 502sallyw
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Brownsea Island is the largest of the islands in Poole Harbour in the county of Dorset, England. The island is owned by the National Trust. Mu…
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Questions & answers

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Do you have mobility scooters for hire to go around compton acres?
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I don't think so. Can't recall seeing any - but this may be because they have an organised tour on an open sided electric vehicle
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How long does the play twelfth night last for as we would like to know for car parking reasons.
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Hi there, The ferries start to leave Poole Quay from 5pm and the last ferry to depart the island from 11:15pm. I hope that helps! Thanks Olivia
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Answer by Olivia G · Aug 6, 2022
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Over covid we have not ventured to ANY NT places despite being members for many years. Next week we wanted to …
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Over covid we have not ventured to ANY NT places despite being members for many years. Next week we wanted to visit Brownsea island but discover it is not dog friendly. Why? If dogs are kept on leads I can't see a problem. Kerry Price
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Hi there - sorry we don't allow dogs onto the island because of nesting birds and the risk of disturbing the population of rare red squirrels - but we do allow guide and assistance dogs on …
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Hi there - sorry we don't allow dogs onto the island because of nesting birds and the risk of disturbing the population of rare red squirrels - but we do allow guide and assistance dogs on the island.
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Answer by Olivia G · Jul 27, 2022
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Where is the best place to park to get the ferry from Poole
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We parked at in Poole Quay multistorey car park which is less then 5 minutes walk to the Ferries and also a number of restaurants. It was easy to find using Google maps.
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are you allowed to feed the red squirrels or peacocks?
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No, I fed the Peacocks once but was then warned by one of the people working there that I shouldn't, then when I stopped feeding them the Peacocks started to attack me. Squirrels …
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No, I fed the Peacocks once but was then warned by one of the people working there that I shouldn't, then when I stopped feeding them the Peacocks started to attack me. Squirrels might not be so bad but best not let anyone see you doing it.
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