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Volunteer & Staff Christmas Carol service - St Mary's Church on Brownsea Islan

A Christmas Carol service for National Trust/ Dorset Wildlife Trust volunteers and JLP staff only.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

A wonderful opportunity for National Trust and Dorset Wildlife Trust volunteers and JLP staff to enjoy classic Christmas Carols in St Mary's church.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895 A maximum of 2 tickets per person with a suggested donation of £5.

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 warm clothing and sturdy footwear.

Accessibility

There is no wheelchair access on the ferry. The paths to the church are level.

Other

The island and the café is closed, please bring along a plate of festive nibbles to share. Some toilets will be open.

Contact info

National Trust Central Box Office

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