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Brownsea Island


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 9 attractions in Poole
Traveller Description:
Former private island complete with castle built by Henry VIII is now a wildlife sanctuary containing one of the last red squirrel colonies in...... more » Former private island complete with castle built by Henry VIII is now a wildlife sanctuary containing one of the last red squirrel colonies in Britain. « less
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Attraction type: Island, Wildlife park
Activities: Walking, Picnicking, Viewing wildlife
Address: Poole Harbour Poole BH13 7EE
England
Tel: 01202 707744
Fax: 01202 701635

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5 of 5 stars
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
27 Jul 2009

We visited Brownsea Island on a sunny autumn day catching the small ferry from Poole. On arriving we opted to go on the National Trust organised red squirrel walk. We were warned not to expect to see any squirrels as they are notoriously shy but by end of the day it seemed like we were tripping over them! Bownsea Island... more

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5 of 5 stars
erals colne
27 May 2008

What a beautiful place. we just came back from Dorset but this was our first trip to Brownsea island and what a treat. It is idyllic, a paradise and yes we did see a red squirrel. Our children loved walking around and seeing all the different bird species. It is well worth the visit. Don't miss out! rita more

12 Apr 2008

I can still remember that august morning back in 2007, i woke up picked up my tent in Chelmsford and i hop on the coach heading to Brownsea. Took a cople of hours to get there, but my first impresion as the bus passed by Poole was what a great sight, all kind of boats were sitting on sand cause... more

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5 of 5 stars
Birmingham, UK
30 May 2007

What a lovely place! After busing from Bournemouth to the severely salubrious Sandbanks we hopped on to a little ferry to take us to the Island. A scenic and real estate educational trip through the harbour was followed by a display of peafowl, when we reached the picnic area. I cannot say with sincere certainty, but for the benefit of... more

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Brownsea Island Address

Poole Harbour, Poole BH13 7EE, England
Tel: 01202 707744 Fax: 01202 701635