@nationaltrust Brownsea Island, off England’s southwest coast is the birthplace of the Scout movement and where history and the outdoors collide for a favourite British pastime, camping. Listen to the ...

Why it’s so good: Brownsea Island was home to the first Scout camp, in 1907, and was also a favourite of author Enid Blyton. This historic campsite is just off the coast in Poole Harbour; the island ...

A stroll through one of Dorset’s wild woodlands in the spring sunshine must be one of the most rewarding moments of the year. Pause to take in the natural world, from breathing in the fragrant ...

From Daffodil Field, either loop back to the Visitor Centre for a shorter walk or continue along the main track to the Outdoor Centre and Scout ... dorset/brownsea-island I discovered this walk many ...

Visitors will be able to return to Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour ... held his very first Scout camp there. Mrs Bonham-Christie was a reclusive animal lover who allowed the island to return ...

Millions of scouts around the world have renewed their promises in ceremonies to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the movement's founding. Brownsea Island, in Poole Harbour, Dorset, where the first ...

On stepping down, Mr Grylls said: “Being Chief Scout has been the greatest ... Sir Robert Baden-Powell in 1907 with a camp of 20 boys on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour. Back in 2011, he ...

On this day in 1907, the first ever Scouting event kicked off, paving the way for the long-established organisation. On 1 August 1907, the first ever Scout camp took place on the idyllic Brownsea ...

The campsite is opening ... want to channel your inner Boy Scout or fancy a woodland wander to watch the wildlife, it's always a good idea to visit Brownsea Island.