Brownsea Island
Nature Preserve, Island, and Field
Poole
"... Island, you can see Red Squirrels here also nationaly important lagoon for..."(6 Tips)
"Steak Pasty in the cafe"(2 Tips)
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Lindsay HarrodMay 25, 2015Lovely place, tho not the cheapest - have to pay train to poole, boat, and entry. It is a great way to spend an afternoon or even a day - get a tour but be prepared to stop frequently. Café good!Upvote1Downvote
Gary FarrJune 29, 2014Lovely walk, beautiful panoramas, but food luck taking photos of the red squirrels, every single one I took blurred, they are quick!Upvote2Downvote
Daniel TodoranApril 15, 2017Good for day out and for picnic and if is a nice weather good for swimming.UpvoteDownvote
Great walks. Friendly staff. 200 red squirrels. Lots of wildlife like deer and birds. Birth place of scouting in 1907. All started hereUpvote1Downvote- National Trust look after the Island, you can see Red Squirrels here also nationaly important lagoon for Turns n Spoonbills n other bird species cared for by the DWT.Upvote2Downvote
- Gary FarrJune 29, 2014As someone else mentioned, it is run by national trust, so unless you are members you will have to pay.UpvoteDownvote
- Carl NelsonJune 10, 2012Try the Steak Pasty in the cafe, it's awesome and stuffed full of steak.Upvote2Downvote
- Start your quest here and check in on Brownsea Islands quayUpvote1Downvote
Michelle WilliamsFebruary 29, 2012Take a wonderful little trip over to the island by one of the boats Read moreUpvote1Downvote
Moray SouterSeptember 7, 2011Don't eat in the Villano cafeteria. It is overpriced. Bring your own sandwiches!UpvoteDownvote
john cornishJanuary 28, 2010Last remaining area to harbour red squirrels in the south of englandUpvoteDownvote
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