Brownsea

The history of Brownsea island, in Poole harbour, can be traced back over the centuries but the Partnership’s involvement with the Castle dates to 1962, when the island was offered for sale to the National Trust.

In the earlier years of the 20th century the Van Raalte family had lived at the Castle and one of the family had been employed by the Partnership. Through this link, the Chairman, Bernard Miller, agreed to ask the Central Council to consider assisting the Trust with the purchase of the island in return for a lease on the Castle which could be renovated and used as a hotel for partners.

Three years later it opened and has been one of the most popular amenities available to Partners ever since.

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