12 upcoming events in Brownsea Island
July 2026
Yoga and Meditation Experience
Outdoor yoga and meditation sessions under the tree canopy with views over Purbeck, suitable for all levels.
Evening of Soul and Motown Music
A live soul and Motown performance by the Susie Kimber Trio combined with a scenic cruise and meal.
Brownsea Island Summer Wild Adventures
A summer of family activities on Brownsea Island including a self-led Wild Adventure Trail, Minibeast Mondays, botanical printing, Wild Wednesdays and storytelling sessions.
Summer of Play Activity Trail
A family activity trail across Brownsea Island with adventures and activities for children of all ages.
August 2026
Brownsea Open Air Theatre: The Tempest
Shakespeare's The Tempest performed outdoors in the grounds of Canford School by Brownsea Open Air Theatre, continuing a tradition of over 60 years of open-air Shakespeare near Brownsea Island.
Summer of Play: Minibeast Mondays
Children explore insects and bugs through educational outdoor activities on Brownsea Island.
Summer of Play: Hapa Zome Nature Printing
A nature craft session smashing and pressing plants to print with the colours of nature.
Three Inch Fools: A Midsummer Night's Dream
An outdoor performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream on Brownsea Island by the Three Inch Fools theatre company, combining Shakespeare with live music in a stunning island setting.
HandleBards Open-Air Theatre: Macbeth
A high-energy open-air production of Shakespeare's Macbeth by the touring HandleBards troupe, with boat transport from Poole Quay included.
October 2026
Fabulous Fungi on Brownsea Island
A fungi identification walk led by experts from the Dorset Fungus Group.
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.