28 upcoming events in Brownsea Island · page 1 of 2
October 2026
Pathways to Connection: Walk With Us, Brownsea Island
An afternoon guided walk on Brownsea Island run by the National Trust, an unhurried way to explore the island's paths, woodland and harbour views in company.
Glorious Heights: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Lighthouse Poole
Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth and violinist Anthony Marwood join the BSO for Tippett, Vaughan Williams and Ades, ending with Sibelius's sweeping Fifth Symphony at Poole's arts centre.
Enid Blyton's Forest of Secrets Trail
An interactive family quest trail across the island inspired by Enid Blyton's Famous Five stories.
Wild Wetland Bird Walk 2
Guided birdwatching walk led by a Dorset Wildlife Trust ranger at Brownsea Lagoon.
Eastern Odyssey: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Lighthouse Poole
The BSO plays Mozart's Don Giovanni overture, a Saint-Saens piano concerto and Rimsky-Korsakov's richly coloured Scheherazade, a good evening out after a day across the harbour.
November 2026
November Historical Guided Walk with Cream Tea
A late-season history walk with Brownsea Castle access and a cream tea.
November Historical Guided Walk with Cream Tea in Brownsea Castle
Winter edition of the guided Brownsea Castle history walk with rare access inside the castle and a cream tea afterwards.
Sunshine Symphonies: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Lighthouse Poole
Part of the BSO's Beethoven cycle: Prokofiev's playful Classical Symphony, Schumann's Piano Concerto with Boris Giltburg, and Beethoven's Second Symphony under Mark Wigglesworth.
Bonfire Night Fireworks on Poole Quay
Free Bonfire Night celebration on Poole Quay with live music and family entertainment from early evening, building to a fireworks display over the harbour at 8pm.
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 walk & cream tea in the castle
An exclusive guided red squirrel walk followed by cream tea inside Brownsea Castle.
Poole Fireworks Cruise, Poole Quay
An evening harbour cruise with Coastal Cruises Poole that sails the natural harbour after dark, then holds position to watch the Bonfire Night fireworks against the lights of the quay.
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.
Imperial Majesty: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Lighthouse Poole
Andrew Litton conducts Walton's Crown Imperial, Beethoven's Emperor Concerto with pianist Jonathan Biss, and Tchaikovsky's Third Suite in a grand-scale orchestral evening in Poole.
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.
December 2026
Christmas Party Cruises on Poole Harbour
Friday and Saturday night festive cruises from Poole Quay with mulled wine on arrival, a two-course Christmas buffet and a DJ, sailing the harbour past Brownsea after dark.
Santa Experience Harbour Cruise, Poole Quay
Family Christmas cruises where Santa meets every passenger, with carols, mulled wine for grown-ups, a gift for each child and views of Brownsea Island, Sandbanks and Studland Bay.
Festive Wreath Making
A wreath-making workshop on Brownsea Island including the boat crossing and a festive lunch.
Festive wreath making on Brownsea Island
A scenic boat ride to the island followed by a wreath-making workshop in Brownsea Castle and a festive two-course lunch.
Jack and the Beanstalk, Lighthouse Poole
Lighthouse's own family pantomime, written and directed by CBeebies favourite Chris Jarvis, who also plays Dame Trott, with West End performers, big musical numbers and relaxed and accessible shows.
January 2027
How To Train Your Dragon in Concert, Lighthouse Poole
The DreamWorks film is shown on a big screen while the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra plays John Powell's Oscar-nominated score live, an ideal winter outing for families.
Kissed by a Rose: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Lighthouse Poole
A romantic programme of Bizet's Carmen, Rachmaninov with pianist Boris Giltburg and Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier suite, conducted by Mark Wigglesworth.
February 2027
Let There Be Light: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Lighthouse Poole
A concert on the theme of light, pairing Nielsen's Helios Overture and Ades's Dawn with Grieg's Piano Concerto and Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances, with pianist Eva Gevorgyan.