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About Brownsea Island

Brownsea Island lies in Poole Harbour, reached only by passenger ferry from Poole Quay or Sandbanks. Drive to either terminal via the A35 from Southampton or A31 from Winchester, with local routes from Bournemouth on the A338. The island's ancient woodland and heathland shelter the stone memorial marking the exact spot where Baden-Powell held the world's first Scout camp in 1907.

Where is Brownsea Island on the map?

Brownsea Island is in England, at 50.692, -1.972 - about 8 km south of Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

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Pub Crawl Golf: Brownsea Island9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Brownsea Island?

The closest airport to Brownsea Island is Bournemouth Airport, 18 km (about 25 min by car). Other airports nearby: Southampton Airport.

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