The Villa Wildlife Centre
56 Reviews
About the Business
Brownsea Island | Dorset Wildlife Trust | Dorset Wildlife Trust manages 100 hectares of land on the northern side of Brownsea Island in partnership with the National Trust. Two bird hides give fabulous views of the birds on the lagoon and surrounding reedbeds, wetlands and woods are home to a wealth of flora and fauna. Located in the heart of Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island forms part of the Purbeck National Nature Reserve and is an internationally important area for wildlife.
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Poole BH13 7EE
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- Good for kids
- Picnic tables
- Public toilet
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John Wicks
14.03.2024
The Villa Wildlife Centre
One of the few places left in England to see Ted Squirrels. Also possible to see Sikha deer, Peacocks and an amazing number of wading birds.
Anjana Silva
02.03.2024
The Villa Wildlife Centre
If you have any questions about the wildlife in Brownsea Island, this is the place you should go to. This premises has washroom facilities. You will pass this building (looks like a house) as walk along the walking trails in Brownsea Island. Thanks.
Melanie Houghton
23.02.2024
The Villa Wildlife Centre
Lovely walk round the nature trail and bird hides
P Balmond
20.02.2024
The Villa Wildlife Centre
Amazing place to visit, remote, peaceful, beautifully managed wildlife area
Mark Phillips
22.01.2024
The Villa Wildlife Centre
Red Squirrels and Spoonbills. A pretty amazing place and great weather
stephen edwards
22.01.2024
The Villa Wildlife Centre
Great 5 hours exploring and taking pictures
Terry Husher
06.01.2024
The Villa Wildlife Centre
Superb organisation with superb volunteers and staff. An amazing visit
Richard Bossom
24.12.2023
The Villa Wildlife Centre
We went across to Brownsea Island and the Wildlife Centre one Saturday in October. You have to catch a boat from Poole Quay and when you arrive enter the National Trust area before you can get to the Centre. Entry is not free but the money supports the work of the Centre. It has a number of hides that look out on to the lagoon on the east side of the Island. There is also a visitor centre with displays and the wildlife that you can see. Brownsea Island is home to red squirrels which are now rare in the UK and we saw several. Hopefully we will go back again at a different time of year.
Paul Chapman
21.12.2023
The Villa Wildlife Centre
Very lovely walks through beautiful woodlands and wetlands.
Leigh Preece
21.12.2023
The Villa Wildlife Centre
The Dorset Wildlife Trust are based here on Brownsea Island - lovely place and great centre. Just a shame, once at this point or the hide by the lake, there is no other way except walking right back to the entrance of the Wildlife Trust's section.
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The Villa Wildlife Centre