Red squirrel walk and cream tea in the castle

Red squirrel sitting down eating a nut.

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The squirrels are madly foraging for their winter stores at this time of year and as the island is closed to the general public, they tend to be more visible.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to visit the island out of season and catch sight of the red squirrels as they scurry across the forest floor in search of food.

This year we're delighted to be working with the John Lewis Partnership to offer visitors the opportunity to visit Brownsea Castle and enjoy a delicious cream tea after your afternoon of wildlife spotting.

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Guide Prices

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Adult£34.50 per ticket

Brownsea Island
Poole Harbour
Poole
Dorset
BH13 7EE
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Opening Times

Thursday (7 Nov 2024)
DayTimes
Thursday13:00 - 16:00
Thursday (14 Nov 2024)
DayTimes
Thursday13:00 - 16:00
Thursday (21 Nov 2024)
DayTimes
Thursday13:00 - 16:00
Thursday (28 Nov 2024)
DayTimes
Thursday13:00 - 16:00

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

For the boat service from Sandbanks (pre-bookable only): follow the signs from Poole to Sandbanks and the chain ferry. Once on the peninsular, keep right at the one-way system to avoid queuing for the chain ferry which is a car and passenger ferry across to Purbeck. You'll need to follow the parking guidance below for parking on the peninsular.

Parking Sandbanks: follow signs to Sandbanks car park, or use on-street parking on the peninsular. If in Purbeck, park in the National Trust Shell Bay car park and catch the chain ferry to Sandbanks.

Sandbanks Jetty: BH13 7RG (this navigates to Panorama Road where on-street parking, payable at meter or by phone is available).

Public Transport Directions

Parkstone Railway Station is 3.6 miles from the Sandbanks Jetty. The Poole Town circular bus connects the Quay and Sandbanks with bus and train stations. For bus information visit: https://www.morebus.co.uk/services

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