The National Trust

Brownsea Island
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Shop and Villano Café closes 30 mins before island. The island is open during winter for booked groups only. Ferry crossing to Brownsea Island from Poole Quay and Sandbanks Jetty. Visit website or tel. property for boat service details

£5.20, child £2.60, family £13. Groups £4.40, child £2.20, Group visits outside normal hours £3.60. Prices include Gift Aid Admission. Ferry fare (not NT) applies to all visitors.

Brownsea Island is only accessible by boat. Ferry trips (not NT) depart from Poole Quay, Sandbanks Jetty and Bournemouth Pier.

Part of the island is leased to Dorset Wildlife Trust, tel. 01202 709445 for information. Please note there is an additional charge to access their reserve.

Brownsea Island Castle is leased to the John Lewis Partnership and is not open to the public.

WCs are located at Visitor Reception, the Visitor Centre and the Baden-Powell Outdoor Centre.

Baby-changing facilities available at Visitor Reception and the Baden-Powell Outdoor Centre.

Brownsea Island is a nature reserve and home to a range of wildlife and nesting birds, therefore, no dogs are allowed on the island, except assistance dogs.

There are picnic benches and a picnic shelter on Horse Field, as well as lots of other lovely spots around the island to throw down a rug and enjoy a picnic.

Enjoy the views at the Villano Café, which overlooks the sea and the many boats sailing by in Poole Harbour. Hot and cold refreshments, children's lunch boxes and ice creams available.

The Sweet Shop, next to the café, sells sweets, ice creams and drinks.

A National Trust shop, next to the café, sells a wide range of souvenirs and gifts, including local Dorset products and our own Brownsea Island range.

The Trading Post, at the Baden-Powell Outdoor Centre, sells Scout and Guide souvenirs.

The Visitor Centre has information displays and an introductory DVD about the history and wildlife of the island and activities for children.

Self-guided trail leaflets available from the Visitor Centre.

Tracker Packs are available to borrow from the Visitor Centre to help younger visitors and their families explore the island and discover its fascinating wildlife and history.

We welcome group visits to the island. We can help you plan your visit and offer discount rates for groups booking in advance. We also offer a learning programme for schools and youth groups. Please contact us for further information.

Download our day visits booking packs for adult groups or young people/school groups.

Quay Cottage, lying just 3 yards from the sea, sleeps 4 people.

A 24-bed hostel is available at South Shore Lodge for recognised youth and school groups only. For booking enquiries tel. 01202 707744, or email us.

Baden-Powell Outdoor Centre and campsite is available for booking by recognised youth and school groups only. It incorporates the original Baden-Powell campsite with shower and WC facilities. Camping equipment is available for hire.

For booking enquiries tel. 01202 707744, or email us.

Rooms are available for corporate and private functions. Please contact us for further information.