10 upcoming events in Brownsea Island
September 2026
Free daily guided red squirrel walks
Free twice-daily guided woodland walks on Brownsea Island in search of the rare red squirrel, normal National Trust admission applies.
Early bird walk and breakfast on Brownsea Island
Sunrise guided wildlife walk across Brownsea Island followed by a cooked breakfast, hosted by National Trust rangers.
Guided fungi walk on Brownsea Island
Expert-led guided walk through Brownsea Island's ancient woodlands spotting autumn fungi, run by the Dorset Fungus Group, National Trust.
October 2026
Fabulous Fungi on Brownsea Island
A fungi identification walk led by experts from the Dorset Fungus Group.
Guided fungi walk on Brownsea Island (October)
Second seasonal expert-led fungi walk through Brownsea Island's ancient woodlands with the Dorset Fungus Group, National Trust.
November 2026
November Historical Guided Walk with Cream Tea
A late-season history walk with Brownsea Castle access and a cream tea.
Exclusive Red Squirrel Walk & Cream Tea
A peaceful woodland walk to learn about Brownsea's red squirrels followed by a cream tea in Brownsea Castle.
Exclusive red squirrel guided walk and cream tea in Brownsea Castle
After-hours exclusive walk through Brownsea Island's woodlands to spot red squirrels foraging for winter, followed by cream tea in the castle.
Poole Christmas Light Trail
Illuminated evening light trail through Poole starting at Lighthouse, Poole and winding via the High Street down to Poole Quay near the harbour.
Castlepoint Christmas Lights Switch On
Annual Christmas lights switch-on event at Castlepoint Shopping Park in Poole, the gateway town for Brownsea Island and Poole Harbour trips.