Brownsea Island Dorset

I'm going this weekend with the Grandkids has anyone been?

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I used to work in Poole years ago and the company would very generously pay for me to stay in the lovely five star hotels on Sandbanks just by Brownsea Island. Beautiful area. Never got around to getting to the island but it's meant to be stunning and unspoilt with tons of wildlife. Must try to make it one day. Now it's millionaires row, it's probably a lot more touristy there than it was 20 years ago when not many knew of the area.

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You going on the ferry from Poole harbour?

It's a great trip! I'll come and wave you off

http://www.greensladepleasureboats.c...a-island-ferry

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It's lovely...if the weather is nice...hell on earth if not.

Well worth a trip.

iirc it's the birthplace of The Scouts...there again that may be a lie...so ignore that bit

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Yes we are, can't wait I've been to Poole many times but never to the Island, was meant to go many moons ago with primary school but I was sick that day so didn't get to go

Really looking forward to it Even better it's my daughters treat

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Yes, that is right .....Dib, dib, dob!

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Yes, I've been there, it's a brilliant place for Red Squirrels & for bird watching.

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On my to do list when I next stay in Bournemouth. Am always on that no. 50 bus to Swanage.

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Birding paradise and home to Red Squirrels, sounds a great place to visit.

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Went to Guernsey last year from Poole Harbour. The ferry was great and food very reasonable. Poured down with rain the whole day though.