Brownsea Island
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Aerial view of Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour -
![Beach on the western side of Brownsea Island, Dorset]()
Wander along the beach -
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Brownsea Island lagoon
Famous for red squirrels, wildlife and Scouting
Famous for red squirrels, wildlife and Scouting
Brownsea Island is dramatically located in Poole Harbour, with spectacular views across to the Purbeck Hills.
Thriving natural habitats - including woodland, heathland and a lagoon - create a unique haven for wildlife, such as the rare red squirrel and a wide variety of birds, including dunlin, kingfishers, common and sandwich terns and oystercatchers.
The Outdoor centre invites you to follow in the footsteps of Lord Baden-Powell and the very first Scouts who camped here in 1907. Groups of Scouts and Guides can camp here during the summer.
The perfect day's adventure - this island wildlife sanctuary is easy to get to but feels like another world from the moment you step ashore.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
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| Adult | £7.70 | £6.75 |
| Child | £3.85 | £3.35 |
| Family | £19.25 | £16.75 |
| 1 adult and 3 children | £11.55 | £10.00 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 10
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N/A | £5.80 |
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Group Child
Minimum group size 10
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N/A | £2.90 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
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| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Ferry fare (not National Trust) applies to all visitors
We open fully from Sat 18 Mar, with boats from Poole quay and Sandbanks. Last boats leave the island at 5pm.
