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Stay in new Shepherds Huts on Brownsea Island

Birdlife on Brownsea Island

In this short film, Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore visits the new Shepherds Huts on The National Trust’s Brownsea Island in Dorset. The historic campsite at Brownsea Island within Poole Harbour can now offer two Shepherds Huts for a very different camping experience. The island has a mixture of woodland, heathland and reedbeds plus lakes and … Read more

Spring into a new adventure on Brownsea Island  

Red squirrels can be spotted on Brownsea Island

The National Trust team who care for Brownsea Island in Dorset are looking forward to welcoming back day visitors when it re-opens on Saturday 16th March. Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore made a trip to find out more. Springtime on Brownsea is a great time to look out for a number of key species including red … Read more