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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.70 |
| Adult (group rate - over 15 people) | £5.80 per ticket |
| Child | £3.85 |
| Child (group rate - over 15 people) | £2.90 per ticket |
| Family (1 adult 3 children) | £11.55 per ticket |
| Family (2 adults 3 children) | £19.25 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 2017
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent1283
- Very Good374
- Average80
- Poor17
- Terrible13
Recent Reviews:
- Cally BTrip Type:Friends getawayFun and informative
Sunday, 17th September 2017We where lucky enough to get a tour with one of the rangers who took us around the island. So much natural beauty and a variety of areas in such a small space. Would love to go again in the summer Read full review - Rachel HTrip Type:CouplesBeautiful islandFriday, 15th September 2017We really enjoyed our visit to Brownsea Island. I have always wanted to see red squirrels and wasn't disappointed. We saw one pretty much as soon as we arrived and several more as we walked around... Read full review
- markrN2230MRTrip Type:CouplesJust BrilliantFriday, 15th September 2017We went on Thursday, WOW what can I say, stunning NT destination If you haven't been it's a must !!! Perfect visit, perfect day Really enjoyed the boat trip over 😀 Read full review
Awards
- TripAdvisor Awards
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2017 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Dorset Tourism Awards 2015 Bronze 2015
Map & Directions
Road Directions
To access Poole Harbour from the west, take the A35/A350 Dorchester-Poole road. From the east take the A31 Ringwood-Poole road. From the north take the A3081/A350 Shaftesbury-Poole road. Follow brown signs to Poole Quay or Sandbanks. PARKING: Parking in Poole - follow town centre signs to quayside car parks, where you can use pedestrian signage to locate the quay, where the boats depart from. Parking in Sandbanks: there is no parking available at the ferry but there is a large car park within a ten minute walk from the Sandbanks jetty where the boats depart from, main beach car park should be used for the Sandbanks ferry, MyringGo code is 3262, Tel: 0203 046 0010 http://myringgo.co.uk/parkinglocator/3262. 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.
To plan your journey by public transport contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables. Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.
Facilities
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Please contact Property Office 01202 707744 to book.
Key Features
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, cakes, light meals. Sweet shop.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 3 hours
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 200
- Min group size - 15
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Special group rates
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages - French, German and Italian
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- Toilets
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
Opening Times
| 2017 Opening (18 Mar 2017 - 29 Oct 2017) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| 2018 Spring Opening - weekends only (4 Feb 2018 - 12 Mar 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | Closed* | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00* |
* Recognised Official Groups may be able to visit at other times by arrangement with the Property Office.
The Villano Cafe and the Brownsea Island Shop close 15 minutes before the island.
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