Brownsea Island Scout camp, Historic Scout campsite on Brownsea Island, England
The campsite spans 50 acres within Brownsea Island's natural environment, featuring open fields and woodland areas suitable for outdoor activities.
Robert Baden-Powell established this location in 1907 as the first experimental Scout camp, gathering twenty boys from different social backgrounds for an eight-day program.
The site divides participants into four traditional patrol groups - Wolves, Ravens, Bulls, and Curlews - following the original camp structure from 1907.
The National Trust maintains designated camping zones, communal areas, and basic facilities for Scout and Guide groups who reserve space through official channels.
A brass fleur-de-lis badge, identical to those given to the original 1907 campers, remains the traditional symbol presented to Scouts visiting this foundational site.
Location: Poole
Address: Harbour, Poole BH13 7EE, UK BH13 7EE
Opening Hours: Lunes-Domingo 10:00-17:00
Phone: +441202707744
Website: http://nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island
GPS coordinates: 50.68722,-1.98083
Latest update: November 4, 2025 13:23
Brownsea Island
783 m
Brownsea Castle
1.6 km
Church of Saint Mary
1.4 km
George Augustus Cavendish-Bentink Monument, 8M East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Mary
1.4 km
South Shore Lodge
515 m
The Villa
1.3 km
Caroline Cliff
921 m
3 Farm Cottages
1.4 km
Terrace Walls And Steps Immediately South-East Of Brownsea Castle
1.6 km
The Old Dairy
1.4 km
Walls And Terrace Walls To Walled Garden Immediately North-East Of Brownsea Castle, Including Gazebo In South Corner
1.6 km
The Villano And National Trust Restaurant Including Boundary Walls On North And South-East
1.7 km
The Engine House
1.7 km
1 and 2 Farm Cottages Including Attached Garden Wall at East End
1.4 km
Quay Cottages
1.7 km
Carpenter's Cottage And The National Trust Shop And Information Centre
1.7 km
Gatehouse To Brownsea Castle At North Corner Of Walled Garden
1.7 km
East Cottage And West Cottage
1.7 km
Granary, 80M West Of Nos. 1 And 2 Farm Cottages
1.3 km
The Family Pier, 60M East Of Brownsea Castle
1.7 km
Lord Robert Baden-Powell
1.6 km
Scenic viewpoint
1 km
Scenic viewpoint
812 m
Scenic viewpoint
219 m
Scenic viewpoint
535 m
Scenic viewpoint
654 m
Scenic viewpoint
1.3 km
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1.4 kmReviews
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