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Summer of play on Brownsea Island

Thu, 24th July 2025 - Sun, 31st August 2025 @ 10:00am - 5:00pm -

The National Trust’s Summer of Play events offers a packed calendar of hands-on activities designed to spark imagination and connect children with nature.

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Summer of play on Brownsea Island

The National Trust’s Summer of Play events programme offers a packed calendar of hands-on activities designed to spark imagination and connect children with nature.

The island’s annual Summer of Play activity trail will be open daily from 24 Jul to 31 Aug. This year’s trail features crayon rubbing, animal-themed games and ends at the popular natural play area.

Mondays are minibeast days in August (except the bank holiday), little explorers can get up close with nature and discover the amazing world of bugs, families can head out on a bug hunt then sculpt a clay minibeast to take home.

Tuesdays in August bring a chance to explore the ancient Japanese art of Hapa Zome. Families can create botanical prints by hammering leaves and flowers onto fabric, revealing the hidden dyes of nature and crafting a unique keepsake to take home.

Wednesdays are all about wild creativity. From 30 July to 27 August, families can drop in between 11am and 3pm to try their hand at potion making, wild weaving, and crafting natural musical instruments and kites with Dorset Rewilding.

Fridays and Saturdays offer a taste of survival skills with free Bushcraft taster sessions and Survival Saturdays. Led by local expert Joe Peartree who brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for the wild, ensuring each session is both educational and enjoyable. Starting from 25 July and throughout August.

The Summer of Play activities culminate with a swashbuckling Treasure Island Pirate Day on 30 August 11am-3pm, where young buccaneers can dress up, hunt for treasure, and master sailor skills in a day of high-seas adventure.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank and Sport England

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Date: Thu, 24th July 2025 - Sun, 31st August 2025
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Brownsea Island
Phone: 01202 707744
Email: brownseaisland@nationaltrust.org.uk
Booking Required: Advised
Price: £Free but normal admission fees still apply.
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Poole Harbour, Studland, Dorset, BH13 7EE
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