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Fabulous fungi on Brownsea Island

Join experts from the Dorset Fungus Group for a fungi walk on Brownsea Island. Discover and identify fascinating fungi and learning more about the different species that grow on Brownsea.

  • Booking essential

See how many different species of fungi you can find and identify together. There are many different shapes and colours and species, they can be found growing on trees, deadwood, on the woodland floor, and on grassland.

Look out for species such as common earth balls, shaggy ink caps, and the iconic fly agaric.

Novices and experts are all welcome to come and learn more about the role that fungi play in the ecosystem and how important they are on a global scale.

Please note this is a fungi identification walk and not a foraging event. Ticket price includes boat fare, entry and the guided walk.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult all inclusive£37.00

The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access on the boat.

Meeting point

The boat will leave from Poole Quay at 10am, please allow plenty of time to park and arrive at the Quay early.

What to bring and wear

Sturdy outdoor clothing and footwear paying special attention to recent and up to date weather forecast.

Other

Please note this is a fungi identification walk and not a foraging event. The boat will leave from Poole Quay. The ticket price is all inclusive.

Contact info

National Trust Central Box Office

Upcoming events

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1 Jul to 7 Oct 2026
at 13:30 to 16:00+ 3 other dates or times

Historical guided walk with cream tea in Brownsea Castle - SOLD OUT 

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7 Jul to 20 Oct 2026
at 13:30 to 17:00+ 5 other dates or times

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19 Jul to 20 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 12:30+ 3 other dates or times

An evening of live soul and Motown music on Brownsea. 

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22 Jul to 5 Aug 2026
at 17:45 to 21:30+ 2 other dates or times