Summer of Play: Minibeast Mondays
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Feels like 16°C · Chance of rain 0% · Wind 24 km/h
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The Summer of Play: Minibeast Mondays is a free fun-filled drop-in day for curious kids and their grown-ups on Brownsea Island, Poole.
Get ready to explore the tiny wonders of nature with Minibeast Mondays, a FREE fun-filled drop in day perfect for curious kids and their grown-ups. Use magnifiers to discover and identify fascinating minibeasts, from wriggly worms to speedy beetles. Learn all about their habitats and behaviours through interactive activities, then unleash your creativity by sculpting your very own clay minibeast to take home. It’s a hands-on adventure packed with learning, and lots of little legs. Suitable for ages 5+.
Please note that the boat fare and admission fees still apply, which are payable on the day.
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Frequently asked questions
Summer of Play: Minibeast Mondays takes place on Monday, 24 August 2026 at 11:15. The event runs until Monday, 31 August 2026.
Summer of Play: Minibeast Mondays is held at Brownsea Island in Poole (Poole Harbour, Poole, Dorset).
Tickets for Summer of Play: Minibeast Mondays can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Summer of Play: Minibeast Mondays
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The Summer of Play: Minibeast Mondays is a free fun-filled drop-in day for curious kids and their grown-ups on Brownsea Island, Poole.
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Get ready to explore the tiny wonders of nature with Minibeast Mondays, a FREE fun-filled drop in day perfect for curious kids and their grown-ups. Use magnifiers to discover and identify fascinating minibeasts, from wriggly worms to speedy beetles. Learn all about their habitats and behaviours through interactive activities, then unleash your creativity by sculpting your very own clay minibeast to take home. It’s a hands-on adventure packed with learning, and lots of little legs. Suitable for ages 5+.
Please note that the boat fare and admission fees still apply, which are payable on the day.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Summer of Play: Minibeast Mondays?
Summer of Play: Minibeast Mondays takes place on Monday, 24 August 2026 at 11:15. The event runs until Monday, 31 August 2026.
Where is Summer of Play: Minibeast Mondays taking place?
Summer of Play: Minibeast Mondays is held at Brownsea Island in Poole (Poole Harbour, Poole, Dorset).
How do I get tickets for Summer of Play: Minibeast Mondays?
Tickets for Summer of Play: Minibeast Mondays can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Brownsea Island
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Until Monday, 31 August 2026
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feels like 16°C · chance of rain 0% · wind 24 km/h
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