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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | from £7.20 to £8.00 per ticket |
| Child | from £3.60 to £4.00 per ticket |
| Family (1 adult 3 children) | from £10.80 to £12.00 per ticket |
| Family (2 adults 3 children) | from £18.00 to £20.00 per ticket |
| Group rate adults - over 15 people) | £6.40 per ticket |
| Group rate children - over 15 people) | £3.20 per ticket |
| National Trust members | Free |
Entry to the Island is free to National Trust members. Ferry fare (not National Trust) applies to all visitors.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent1489
- Very Good446
- Average95
- Poor21
- Terrible18
Recent Reviews:
- elaine wTrip Type:Friends getawayBeautiful surroundings
Saturday, 22nd September 2018Great boat trip from Poole Harbour with commentary to brownsea Island. Lots to see on the island with walks depending on ability. Nature at its best with amazing views towards Poole and beyond, a... Read full review - petermilner2408Fareham, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayBrownsea IslandFriday, 21st September 2018Great day trip to Brownsea Island. Weather was lovely so good for walking. Nice place good walks, great to see the friendly peacocks and red squirrels. Island is well kept and very friendly, trails... Read full review
- pearce60Amesbury, United KingdomTrip Type:Familyday outFriday, 21st September 2018Have visited before but did not get to do the walk of Island still did not complete but will definitely be going back views are amazing managed to see a red squirrel the return boat journey took us... Read full review
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Dorset Tourism Awards 2015 Bronze 2015
Map & Directions
Road Directions
By car: Poole Quay: the visitors’ multi-storey car park is located on Strand Street, Poole, BH15 1SB – 2 minutes walk to the ferry.
Sandbanks: On-street metered parking available along Banks Road, Panorama Road and Brownsea Road.
Sat-Nav: Postcodes for Sat Nav: Sandbanks Jetty, BH13 7QJ and Poole Quay, BH15 1HP.
Public Transport Directions
By train: Catch a train to Poole Railway Station then walk (0.5 mile) or catch the Route 1 bus to Poole Quay; Or catch a train to Branksome or Parkstone Railway Stations and take a taxi to Sandbanks Jetty (approx 3.5 miles).
By bus: From Poole Bus Station take the Route 1 bus to Poole Quay; Or catch the number 50 bus from Bournemouth or Swanage, or the number 60 bus from Poole to Sandbanks Jetty.
Ferries: Ferries depart from Poole Quay and Sandbanks Jetty. All visitors, including members, need to purchase tickets, available in advance or on the day at the kiosks.
Brownsea Island Ferries 01929 462383 www.brownseaislandferries.com
Greenslade Pleasure Boats (Poole Quay only) 01929 631828 www.greensladepleasureboats.co.uk
Facilities
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, cakes, light meals. Sweet shop.
- Picnic Site
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages - French, German and Italian
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- Toilets
Key Features
- Approx length of visit - 3 hours
- In countryside
- Max group size - 200
- Min group size - 15
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Outdoor Attraction
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Special group rates
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
- Marketed towards student/youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
- Packed lunches available
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Please contact Property Office 01202 707744 to book.
Opening Times
| 2018 Opening (17 March 2018 - 28 October 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
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