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    Brownsea Island is dramatically located in Poole Harbour, with spectacular views across to both Pole and the Purbeck Hills. Thriving habitats including woodland, heathland and a lagoon create a unique haven for wildlife, such as the rare red squirrel and a wide variety of birds, including dunlin, kingfishers, common and sandwich terns and oystercatchers. Free trails help you explore the island and with the new natural play area and fantastic picnic spots, there's an adventure waiting for the whole family.

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    5

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    Access (avg.)

    1.75

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    Toilets (avg.)

    1.5

    Staff (avg.)

    5

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    vincer

    Mar 2024

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    5

    Lovely walks and good accessibility

    My wife D add I visited and with her in her much abused pride gogo elite traveller (small scooter) we were supported well getting on to the boat from Poole, but note D could self transfer, not possible with any larger buggy if you turn up on spec. There is a fully accessible transfer (“sea horse” run by National trust) but has to be booked 7 days in advance. We did the approx 5km walk round gravel tracks no problem but able bodied support (me pushing up hills and over some tree roots and occasionally D getting out) was needed on some of the side tracks. A heavier duty buggy would have managed I think. These side tracks were great fun and gave access to amazing views especially on south shore.
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    womble

    Oct 2016

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    5

    Brownsea Island

    There are ferries from Poole to Brownsea Island and there is also a ferry that takes wheelchairs. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island/features/wheelchair-accessible-brownsea-seahorse If walking is difficult book a buggy tour. The National Trust guide drives the buggy around the island stopping at various points of interest and to view any wildlife. A very enjoyable day out.

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    Toilets features at Brownsea Island

    There are accessible toilets in the following areas: Main courtyard near Reception (160cm x 240cm) Outdoor Centre (145cm x 220cm). Near Visitor Centre which allows wheelchair access and transfer (200cm x 230cm) but they have no emergency alarm fitted. There are baby changing facilities in the main courtyard and at the Visitor Centre but no adult changing table or hoist. All our toilets are lit with energy efficient light bulbs, fluorescent strip lights and natural light and have automatic hand driers or hand towels.
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    Accessible toilet

    A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.

    Overnight accommodation features at Brownsea Island

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    Wet room

    There is a wheelchair-accessible wet room with a step-free, roll-in shower and accessible features.

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    Information is available in large print format.

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    Audio description is available to describe visual information.

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    There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.

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    More Information

    For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: dania.schmitzvaughan@nationaltrust.org.uk

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    Location

    Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, BH13 7EE

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