Brownsea / Branksea Castle
United Kingdom /
England /
Poole /
World
/ United Kingdom
/ England
/ Poole
World / United Kingdom / England
A mid 16th century square blockhouse protected by a moat which was built on small island in Poole harbour. It was revovated during the 19th century as an impressive residence but was badly damaged by fire in 1895. It has been rebuilt and is now used exclusively by the John Lewis Partnership.
The island is owned by the National Trust and is open April - September. The castle is private.
The island is owned by the National Trust and is open April - September. The castle is private.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 50°41'18"N 1°57'29"W
- Alum Chine Woods 5 km
- Springbourne 8 km
- California Quarry 10 km
- St. Alban's Head 14 km
- Gad Cliff 18 km
- Winfrith UKAEA 22 km
- Oaker's Wood 23 km
- Afpuddle Heath 24 km
- Knighton Heath Sand and Gravel Pits 28 km
- Haven Littlesea Holiday Park 39 km
- Brownsea Island 1.1 km
- Sandbanks 1.2 km
- Sandbanks Beach 1.5 km
- Poole Harbour 2.2 km
- Blue Lagoon 2.4 km
- Parkstone Bay 2.7 km
- Canford Cliffs 3 km
- Parkstone Golf Course 3 km
- Poole Bay 7.7 km
- Dorset 28 km
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