Red squirrel walk and cream tea in the castle

The squirrels are madly foraging for their winter stores at this time of year and as the island is closed to the general public, they tend to be more visible.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to visit the island out of season and catch sight of the red squirrels as they scurry across the forest floor in search of food.

This year we're delighted to be working with the John Lewis Partnership to offer visitors the opportunity to visit Brownsea Castle and enjoy a delicious cream tea after your afternoon of wildlife spotting.