What's on at Brownsea Island
Winter Weekends
An opportunity to take in the winter wildlife on Brownsea and to enjoy a satisfying winter's day walk.
Sat 23 Feb 2019
+ 5 other dates
10:00-16:00
Get toasty around the campfire
Walk to the Outdoor Centre where you will find tasty treats to be toasted on an open campfire. What could be better on a crisp winters day?
Sat 23 Feb 2019
+ 1 other date
12:00-14:00
Seashore ramble
Come and explore Brownsea's coastlines on this free guided wildlife walk.
Fri 22 Mar 2019
+ 7 other dates
11:00-13:00
Mother's day on Brownsea
Treat your mum to a wonderful walk on Brownsea at this special time of year. Nature is awakening from its winter sleep and is bustling around preparing for the season ahead.
Sun 31 Mar 2019
10:00-15:00
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 Apr 2019
+ 6 other dates
11:00-13:00
Easter holiday adventure
Tempt your children away from their tablets these Easter holidays with an adventure on Brownsea Island.
Sat 06 Apr 2019
+ 16 other dates
10:00-16:00
Outdoor adventure activities
Spring into action this Easter holiday and test your skills at archery or low ropes.
Sat 06 Apr 2019
+ 5 other dates
11:00-12:30
+ other times
Spring ranger days
Bring your budding young rangers to the island to join our team and to discover how to conserve nature and to learn some bush craft skills.
Wed 10 Apr 2019
+ 2 other dates
11:00-15:00
Cadbury Easter egg hunt
Find out what the Easter bunny is up to on our special Cadbury Easter egg hunt with a Cadbury chocolaty ending.
Fri 19 Apr 2019
+ 3 other dates
10:00-16:00
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 27 Apr 2019
+ 3 other dates
07:30-10:00
May half-term
While away your half-term days with an adventure on Brownsea Island this May.
Sat 25 May 2019
+ 8 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 28 May 2019
+ 20 other dates
11:00-12:00
+ other times
World ocean day
Help us celebrate the awesome oceans that keep our planet alive during the week building up to World Ocean Day. Join our marine experts and find out more about your local sea life and what you can do to protect it.
Mon 03 Jun 2019
+ 6 other dates
10:00-16:00
Supper and safari
Enjoy a nighttime wildlife experience and supper on Brownsea Island after everyone else has gone home.
Thu 06 Jun 2019
+ 3 other dates
19:00-22:50
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
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
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 2018
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
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 ....
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