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Brownsea Island Community Open Day - 4 October 2025

Join us for Brownsea Island's Community Open Day 2025 On this special day, we’re inviting our local community to explore the stunning beauty of Brownsea Island free of charge.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Our annual Community Open Day is taking place on Saturday 4th October and we're inviting our local community to explore the stunning beauty of Brownsea Island free of charge. Enjoy peaceful walks, discover wildlife, and soak in the breathtaking views. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of the most picturesque spots on the south coast.

Tickets are free of charge and available on a first come first served basis. They will be released in stages, so stay tuned and secure your spot for a day of adventure.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Children welcome.

Meeting point

Please meet at the orange and white Greenslade Pleasure Boats kiosk (opposite Tesco Express) Poole Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ.

What to bring and wear

We recommend outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear.

Accessibility

For wheelchair availability please contact 01202 492164 or brownseaisland@nationaltrust.org.uk

Other

• Sale of tickets will end once capacity is reached or on Friday 3 October whichever comes first. • Visitors will be seated on ferries on a first-come, first-served basis on the day for their trip across to Brownsea. • The last boat back to Poole Quay will be 5pm • In the event of extreme weather forecast, the island will be closed, ticket holders will be notified the day before and the event moved to the contingency date of 11 October 2025. In the event of extreme weather on the 11th October, the event will be cancelled, ticket holders will be notified the day before. We regret that no other date will be offered.

Contact info

National Trust Central Box Office

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