PLANNING officials have given the all-clear to John Lewis to open up Brownsea Castle to the public for the first time.

John Lewis has leased Brownsea Castle from the island’s owner the National Trust since 1963. The retail giant’s bid for between 10 to 20 events and functions for non-employees per year and ...

Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour, Dorset, has been closed since 16 June while tests were carried out. The results from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) confirmed it ...

Brownsea Open Air Theatre (BOAT) has staged Shakespeare plays on the island since 1964 A theatre company is set to end open-air performances on a Dorset island after 60 years. Brownsea Open Air ...