Things to see & do

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50 Things To Do Before You're 11 And Three Quarters

Can you tick off all 50 things?

50 things to do before you're 11 ¾

Are you up for our challenge?

Brownsea Island is excited to take part in 50 things to do before you are 11¾. You can visit us and start ticking things off your list.

With so much to do and so many places to visit, why not get started and see how many things you can do this year?

What's on

Boy enjoying an ice cream on Brownsea Island © NTPL/Ian Shaw

We've a range of exciting events and activities coming up in 2012. From guided walks, den builds and nature trails to outdoor theatre – join us for your very own island adventure.

Walking

Walking through the woods with wellies on © NTPL/Rod Edwards

Walking through the woods with wellies on

Take part in a daily introductory Brownsea Island walk, or self-led red squirrel and Scouting and Guiding trail. We have lots of guided wildlife and special interest walks throughout the year; please get in touch for further details. Soak up stunning coastal views on our coastal view point pathways or discover more secluded spots on our woodland walk, all marked on our welcome map.

Bird spotting

A boy with an orange rucksack, on his father's shoulders at Brownsea Island. © NTPL/Ian Shaw

Grab a tracker pack and go in search of sika deer and wood ants

Bring your binoculars along and visit one of bird hides on the island, look out for avocets, terns and godwits on the lagoon and woodpeckers and small seed eating birds in the woodland.

Electric buggy tours

Dame Vera Lynn being taken on the Nymans woodland buggy tour © Edward Shorthouse

Woodland buggy tour

© Edward Shorthouse

For visitors who are less mobile, this beautiful island can be explored through our electric buggy tours. Helpful and fascinating guides will take you on a trip around the island. They will stop at various sites of interest so that you can enjoy the views, wildlife and history that is to be found here.

Call 01202 707744 for more information and to book.

Discover more

  • Tracker packs

    Grab a tracker pack when you arrive and discover Brownsea Island's wildlife.

  • Orienteering

    Pick up an orinteering map from the visitor centre and discover more about the island.

Time to chill

  • Looking out towards Purbeck from Brownsea Island, Dorset © National Trust

    Coastal views

    Admire stunning coastal views at one of our view points.

  • A view of the Lily Pond at Brownsea Island © NTPL/Joe Cornish

    Woodland wanders

    Take a gentle walk through the island's woodland, stopping off to relax at the lily pond.

Don't miss

  • Brownsea's history and mystery at the visitor centre
  • Bird watching on the lagoon
  • Maryland village remains
  • Scout stone and campsite
  • Delicious food and drink in the Villano CafĂ©
  • Local Dorset goodies in the gift shop