What's on at Brownsea Island
Supper and safari
Have you ever heard the churr of a male nightjar or the short sharp two tone whistle of the alarm call of a sika deer? As the sun goes down and day meets night, meet the new cast of wildlife that emerges on Brownsea Island.
Thu 20 Jun 2019
+ 1 other date
19:00-22:50
Eco adventure camping
An opportunity for the experienced camper who loves nature and the great outdoors, to camp overnight on this magical island.
Mon 24 Jun 2019
+ 60 other dates
10:00-23:59
Seashore ramble
Come and explore Brownsea's coastlines on this free guided wildlife walk.
Fri 28 Jun 2019
+ 4 other dates
11:00-13:00
Brownsea adventure weekends
Make the most of the long summer evenings with a family adventure on Brownsea Island. With lots of family activities available and a campsite overlooking the sea, Brownsea adventure weekends are tailor made for time well spent in the outdoors.
Sat 29 Jun 2019
+ 5 other dates
09:30-16:00
Island life through the ages
Brownsea has a fascinating past featuring celebrities such as Marconi and Baden Powell both of whom were good friends to families that once called the island home.
Fri 05 Jul 2019
+ 3 other dates
11:00-13:00
Summer fun on Brownsea
Explore nature and adventure this summer holiday and keep your little ones occupied all day.
Sat 20 Jul 2019
+ 43 other dates
10:00-16:00
Minibeasts and more
There's a whole other world that lives beneath the leaves and in the undergrowth on Brownsea.
Tue 23 Jul 2019
+ 17 other dates
11:00-12:00
+ other times
Brownsea Open Air Theatre presents Richard lll
One of the biggest theatrical projects in the south, Brownsea open air theatre brings you Richard lll. These beautiful surroundings make for a wonderful show, and a fantastic evening of traditional Shakespeare.
Wed 24 Jul 2019
+ 7 other dates
19:30-22:00
The history of Scouting on Brownsea Island
Over a hundred years ago a seed was sown when a group of boys took part in an outdoor camping experience and from that moment, one of the largest voluntary organisations grew.
Thu 01 Aug 2019
11:00-12:30
Cinema under the stars
Love film, love stars, love Brownsea? Why not bring a picnic and enjoy some of your favourite films at an open air cinema screening under the stars this September?
Fri 20 Sep 2019
+ 1 other date
19:30-22:00
Red squirrel walks 2019
Join one of these free and informative red squirrel walks. Autumn is the perfect time to catch sight of these elusive creatures as they scurry across the forest floor scatter hoarding their food.
Mon 23 Sep 2019
+ 32 other dates
11:30-12:30
+ other times
Fungi Foray
Expand your knowledge of local fungi and find out the difference between an earth ball and a common puffball; a shaggy ink cap and a crimson wax cap.
Sat 28 Sep 2019
+ 1 other date
07:30-10:30
Early bird wildlife walks
An early morning wildlife experience. Come and enjoy the island at its most peaceful. This is your opportunity to take a boat over to the island long before the public arrive and soak up the sights and sounds of nature.
Sat 05 Oct 2019
07:30-10:00
October half-term on Brownsea
Dare you venture up to the haunted woods on Brownsea to see what new spooky things lie lurking in the trees ....The haunted woods have grown in size, are you brave enough to discover what's new this October half-term?
Sat 26 Oct 2019
+ 7 other dates
10:00-16:00
Family red squirrel walks
If you're curious about the now rare red squirrels then join one of these fun free family guided walks and find out all about them. Autumn is a great time to spot them as they scurry across the forest floor in search of a tasty bite.
Sat 26 Oct 2019
+ 8 other dates
11:00-12:00
+ other times
Halloween make a wand and get toasty
Are you off to do some trick or treating on Halloween night? If so, you'll need a wand to take with you.
Thu 31 Oct 2019
11:00-12:00
+ other times
Brownsea bird boats
The National Trust, Dorset Wildlife Trust and the RSPB have joined forces to offer the rare opportunity to view one of the best autumn and winter bird spectacles in the UK and exclusive access to Brownsea Island when it is closed to the public.
Mon 18 Nov 2019
+ 5 other dates
09:00-13:00