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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.50 per ticket |
| Child | £3.75 per ticket |
| Family (1 adult 3 children) | £11.25 per ticket |
| Family (2 adults 3 children) | £18.75 per ticket |
| Group rate adults - over 15 people) | £6.80 per ticket |
| Group rate children - over 15 people) | £3.40 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.
Prices stated are standard ticket prices. Gift Aid options also available.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent1527
- Very Good456
- Average97
- Poor21
- Terrible18
Recent Reviews:
- David RChristchurch, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayExcellent winter birding tour
Sunday, 6th January 2019We booked to go on a winter bird tour wig the rspb and national trust in January. We took the ferry from Poole harbour and soon disembarked on brown sea island. Here we were given the choice of... Read full review - Cjay407Dorchester, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyGreat for exploringSaturday, 12th January 2019Been to the Island a few times, I have written a Treasure Trail on the island and had great fun exploring. Read full review
- Briony BTrip Type:FamilyFantasticWednesday, 16th January 2019Great fun for all the family. I love this place. Lovely clean picnic areas. Nice long walks. Beautiful peacocks. Lots of interesting facts and history to explore. Read full review
Awards
- Dorset Tourism
Dorset Tourism Awards 2015 Bronze 2015
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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
| 2019 Winter weekend opening (weekends only) (2 February 2019 - 10 March 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| 2019 Opening (16 March 2019 - 3 November 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
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