24th July - 31st August
The National Trust’s Summer of Play on Brownsea Island events programme offers a packed calendar of hands-on activities designed to spark imagination and connect children with nature.
The 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) 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.
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.
Fridays and Saturdays offer a taste of survival skills with free Bushcraft taster sessions and Survival Saturdays. . 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.
Catch the bus to Poole Bus Station and walk down to Poole Quay to board a boat across to Brownsea Island for the day!