Poo-tastic activity trail

Children exploring nature with a magnifying glass.

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Join us on a unique and quirky trail dedicated to animal droppings. Have fun with various activities as you learn some poo-mazing facts.
In the wild, animals see poo as something valuable – it can be used, reused, recycled, and even played with.

Have a go at our fun games like cow pat frisbee, roll balls like a dung beetle, and try to identify the poopetrator. It's an adventure that's sure to be a hit with the whole family.

The trail is open from 24 May to 1 June from 10-5. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the island

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Free AdmissionFree

Brownsea Island - National Trust
Via ferry from Poole Quay
Poole
Dorset
BH15 7EE
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Opening Times

Pootastic activity trail (24 May 2025 - 1 June 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

For the ferry from Poole Quay to Brownsea: Follow signs to Poole Quay. To access Poole Harbour from the west take the A35/A350 Dorchester-Poole route. From the east take the A31 Ringwood-Poole road. From the north take the A3081/A350 Shaftesbury-Poole road.

Public Transport Directions

Poole Railway Station is 0.5 miles from Poole Quay. The Poole Town circular bus connects to the Quay from the train station.

The Poole town circular bus connects Poole Quay with the bus and train station. The number 60 runs from Rockley Park to Poole Quay. The numbers 8 and 9 run services close to Poole Quay via Hamworthy, Turlin Moor, Upton and Creekmoor.

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