Journey to a tiny island renowned for adventure.

Brownsea Island, off England’s southwest coast is the birthplace of the Scout movement and where history and the outdoors collide for a favourite British pastime, camping.

Join presenter Jo Dyson as she spends the night in a tree tent and discovers what this unique island has to offer after dark.

Host: Jo Dyson

Producer: Pippa Tilbury-Harris

Sound editor: Jesus Gomez

If you’d like to book a stay at the Brownsea Island campsite, you can do so here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/dorset/brownsea-island-campsite

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