Home Things To Do Search Brownsea Island Explore things to do Category Select from these options Food and Drink Just for Two Family Friendly Historic Britain Great Outdoors Enter Your Destination From Date To Things To Do Suggested Getaways near Brownsea Island More Suggested Getaways Home Things To Do Brownsea Island Brownsea Island Dorset Family Friendly, Great Outdoors Brownsea Island is dramatically located in Poole Harbour, with spectacular views across to the Purbeck Hills. Thriving natural habitats - including woodland, heathland and a lagoon - create a haven for wildlife, such as the rare red squirrel and a wide variety of birds, including dunlin, kingfishers, common and sandwich terns and oystercatchers. Visitors will be fascinated by the island's rich history, for as well as boasting daffodil farming and pottery works, it was the birthplace of the Scouting and Guiding movement. The Baden-Powell Outdoor Centre invites you to follow in the footsteps of Lord Baden-Powell and the very first Scouts who camped here in 1907. Explore all Attractions & Events Contact Info Brownsea Island Poole Harbour Dorset BH13 7EE 01202 707744 Visit website Other Things to Do in the South West Region Castle Hill Gardens Kingston Maurward Gardens & Animal ParkLulworth Castle and ParkRoyal North Devon Golf ClubFleet Air Arm MuseumWest Somerset RailwayLynton & Lynmouth Cliff RailwayAveburyEscot Gardens, Maze and ParkArlington CourtLongleat House Cockington Country Park