Drake’s Island News – Island Life

Keep up to date and follow recent news as we keep you informed on the progress of the redevelopment of the Island.

Find out what’s happening and how you can possibly get involved in bringing Drake’s Island back to life.

Looking back over the season 2022

Looking back over the season 2022

Barring a few experimental tour dates throughout November, the 2022 season on Drake’s Island comes to an exciting climax this weekend with our first...

Events on Drake’s Island

Events on Drake’s Island

On Saturday 24th October, Drake's Island played host to the West County GIs Association, who chose the island as the latest destination for one of...

Things that go bump in the night!

Things that go bump in the night!

Are you a believer in the afterlife and love ghost stories that keep you awake at night? Have you experienced any paranormal activities? Do you want...

What is SailGP?

What is SailGP?

SailGP, in only its third year, is an international yacht racing competition using high-performance F50 foiling catamarans, where teams compete...

A fun filled May on the island

A fun filled May on the island

The month of May was a busy one on the island, with the guided tours now in full flow, so much so that you will see that we have added a second...

What’s on Drake’s Island

What’s on Drake’s Island

 With the island now open again for the summer season, the tours up and running and our new ferry partners providing an excellent service for both...

Magical Time of the Year

Magical Time of the Year

This is such a magical time of the year on Drake’s island as it literally bursts into life. So far we have spotted two families of Ducks and a...

First signs of spring

First signs of spring

As our tours commence we are starting to see the first signs of the wildlife and nature coming into bloom on the island. The first Bluebell buds are...