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at Brownsea Island

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Early bird walk and breakfast 

Dorset Wildlife Trust and the National Trust have partnered to offer you an opportunity to enjoy the island and its wildlife before the crowds arrive.

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on
15 Jun to 19 Oct 2024
at
07:15 to 10:00
+ 2 other dates or times
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Brownsea historical guided walk with cream tea in Brownsea Castle 

Listen to fascinating tales of Brownsea's past on this guided walk that takes in the island and the castle grounds. Enjoy exclusive access into the castle for a cream tea before heading back on the last boat of the day.

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on
18 Jun to 15 Oct 2024
at
13:30 to 17:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Early morning yoga and breakfast 

Back by popular demand, an opportunity to get away from it all if just for a moment. Now offering exclusive discount, book three sessions and get your fourth free!

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on
19 Jun to 25 Sep 2024
at
08:00 to 10:00
+ 10 other dates or times
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Supper and Safari 

Every Thursday through June, meet some of Brownsea's more elusive wildlife. The National Trust have teamed up with the Dorset Wildlife Trust to guide you on an exciting nocturnal adventure.

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on
20 Jun to 27 Jun 2024
at
18:00 to 22:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Summer Solstice Yoga 

Celebrate the summer solstice with an evening of yoga and meditation with Sonja Lockyer.

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on
21 Jun 2024
at
18:00 to 22:00
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Summer of play 

Join us for fun filled Summer of Play on Brownsea. Discover a world of adventure with activities for kids big and small.

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on
20 Jul to 1 Sep 2024
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 43 other dates or times
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Macbeth 

Double, double, toil and trouble. Double ambition, double manipulation, toil for revenge, trouble from sinister supernatural forces.

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on
24 Jul to 9 Aug 2024
at
18:00 to 22:00
+ 7 other dates or times
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Seasonal family bushcraft workshops 

New for 2024 season, bring your parents along to these seasonal family bushcraft workshops with local expert Joe Peartree.

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on
26 Jul to 2 Nov 2024
at
10:30 to 13:00
+ 27 other dates or times
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Dorset Queen cruise, pizza, beer and Bossa Nova! 

Take advantage of the long warm summer evenings. Hop on the beautiful vintage motor yacht, the Dorset Queen to Brownsea. Listen to live music and tuck into wood fired pizza in our waterfront café garden.

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on
14 Aug to 28 Aug 2024
at
17:50 to 21:50
+ 1 other date or time
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November Brownsea historical guided walk with cream tea in Brownsea Castle 

Listen to fascinating tales of Brownsea's past on this guided walk that takes in the island and the castle grounds. Enjoy exclusive access into the castle for a cream tea before heading back on the boat.

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on
5 Nov to 19 Nov 2024
at
13:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Squirrel walk & cream tea in the castle 

The squirrels are madly foraging for their winter stores at this time of year and as the island is closed to the general public, they tend to be more visible.

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on
7 Nov to 28 Nov 2024
at
13:00 to 16:00
+ 3 other dates or times