FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS IN DORSET APRIL 2025
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Need ideas for things to do with the family in April? You'll find lots of fun events and shows listed below.
ABBOTSBURY SWANNERY BRAMLEY HEDGE TRAIL
Info: Based on the Summer Story book, the trail includes fun facts, stamp points and an activity booklet. The trail runs alongside the daily mass swan feeds, willow swan maze and pedal go-karts.
Dates: Ongoing
Address: Abbotsbury Swannery, New Barn Road, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4JG
Website: Abbotsbury Swannery
MOORS VALLEY COUNTRY PARK EASTER HUNT
Info: Rosie the Rabbit has hidden 10 Easter egg shapes around the park. Your mission is to solve the brand new riddles, spot the eggs and write down the letters to work out who laid the golden egg. While you’re there, children can enjoy the many play areas and Moors Valley Railway.
Dates: Friday 21st March – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, BH24 2ET
Website: Moors Valley Country Park
STAMPEDE BY THE SEA TRAIL
Info: A unique and exciting adventure awaits families this spring with the launch of the Stampede By The Sea, a free and interactive way to explore the stunning landscapes of west Dorset while supporting the incredible work of Weldmar Hospicecare.
Dates: Friday 28th March - Sunday 25th May 2025
Location: Across west Dorset
Website: Stampede by the Sea
KINGSTON MAURWARD ANIMAL PARK EASTER ACTIVITIES
Dates: From Saturday 29th March 2025
Address: Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX
Website: Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park
MUSEUM OF EAST DORSET EASTER EGG TRAIL
Dates: Saturday 29th March – Friday 2nd May 2025
Address: Museum of East Dorset, 23-29 High Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1HR
Website: Museum of East Dorset
KINGSTON LACY FESTIVAL FIELD
Info: The festival field filled with games and activities for the whole family. Complete the rope maze, become a baker in the nature kitchen and complete an egg-streme egg and spoon race! Complete the trail and win a chocolate egg. Admission and trail costs apply.
Dates: Thursday 3rd – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EA
Website: National Trust Kingston Lacy
DURLSTON COUNTRY PARK FAIRY DOORS EASTER TRAIL
Info: Did you know fairies live at Durlston? Follow the trail to explore the woodland, find each of the fairy doors and win a prize. Further activities on selected dates include guided walks, workshops and crafts. Activity and trail costs apply.
Dates: Thursday 3rd – Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Address: Lighthouse Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2JL
Website: Durlston Country Park
LEMUR LANDINGS EASTER DISCO
Date: Friday 4th April 2025
Address: Lemur Landings, Tower Park, Yarrow Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NY
Website: Lemur Landings
REDHILL FUN FAIR
Dates: Friday 4th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Redhill Park, 70 Redhill Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2SP
Facebook: William Cole & Amusements
SWANAGE PIER EGGCELLENT EASTER TRAIL
Dates: Friday 4th – Tuesday 22 April 2025
Address: Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AP
Website: Swanage Pier
THORNCOMBE WOOD & HARDY’S BIRTHPLACE EASTER TRAIL
Info: Pick up the Thorncombe Wood Walkabout 1 leaflet from the car park or visitors centre. Use it to follow the pink and blue routes looking out for wooden discs highlighting the many different types of eggs which can be found across the reserve.
Dates: Friday 4th – Wednesday 23th April 2025
Address: Thorncombe Woods Visitor Centre, Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8QH
Facebook: Hardy’s Birthplace
SANDWORLD OPENING DAY SPECIAL OFFER
Date: Saturday 5th April 2025
Address: Sandworld, Lodmoor Country Park, Preston Beach Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7S
Website: Sandworld
ST IVES EASTER PARTY
Date: Saturday 5th April 2025
Address: St Ives Club, 12 School Lane, St Ives, Ringwood, BH24 2PF
Facebook: St Ives Club
THE FOUNDRY ARMS SPRING FAYRE
Date: Saturday 5th April 2025
Address: The Foundry Arms, 58 Lagland Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1QG
Facebook: The Foundry Arms
CHILDREN’S EASTER CRAFT FAIR
Date: Saturday 5th April 2025
Address: St Nicholas Church, 30 Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, Dorset, BH21 3LE
Facebook: St Nicholas Church
SALT PIG AT THE FARM EASTER EGG HUNTS
Dates: April weekends
Address: Salt Pig at the Farm, Langton Matravers, Dorset, BH19 3EU
Website: Salt Pig at the Farm
CORFE CASTLE EASTER EGG HUNT
Info: Explore the castle ruins while completing the trail. There’s also have spring themed games and activities in the castle grounds including archery, traditional egg and spoon races and much more. Complete the trail and win a chocolate egg. Admission and trail costs apply.
Date: Saturday 5th – Friday 18th April 2025
Address: Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Dorset
Website: National Trust Corfe Castle
BLANDFORD TOWN MUSEUM EASTER ACTIVITIES
Dates: Saturday 5th – Saturday 19th April 2025
Address: Blandford Town Museum, Beres Yard, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7HQ
Website: Blandford Town Museum
THE TANK MUSEUM: INK & IRON
Info: Celebrate wartime storytelling at The Tank Museum with tank displays, vehicle rides, kids’ activities, and more!
Dates: Saturday 5th – Sunday 20th April 2025
Address: Tank Museum, Linsay Road, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Website: The Tank Museum
DISCOVERY VILLAGE EASTER EGG-VENTURE
Info: Hop into an unforgettable adventure at Discovery Village with Farmer Rusty Crow’s Easter Egg-Venture! Designed for children and their families, this 2-hour interactive play session is packed with excitement, creativity, and Easter magic.
Date: Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Discovery Village Role Play Centre, Merritown Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BA
Website: Discovery Village Role Play Centre
SHERBORNE CASTLE EASTER TRAIL
Dates: Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR
Website: Sherborne Castle
FARMER PALMERS EGG-CELLENT EASTER EVENT
Info: There’s daily fun on the farm to enjoy plus Bunny Rescue tractor rides and an Easter egg hunt on selected dates.
Dates: Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Farmer Palmers, Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6EU
Website: Farmer Palmers
BROWNSEA ISLAND EASTER EGG HUNT
Info: Celebrate Easter with an exciting woodland adventure at Brownsea Island. Embark on the fun, interactive trail to discover the amazing lives of birds. Complete the trail and win a chocolate egg. Admission and trail costs apply.
Dates: Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, Dorset
Website: National Trust Brownsea Island
STUDLANDS EASTER ADVENTURE
Info: Learn about the six native reptile species that call Studland their home, with fun facts, games, crafts and puzzles, as you make your way around the ten activity stations. Complete the trail and win a chocolate egg. Trail costs apply.
Dates: Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Knoll Beach Visitor Reception, Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, BH193AQ
Website: National Trust Studland Bay
LITTLEDOWN FAMILY FUN LAND
Dates: Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: The Littledown Parkland, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX
Website: Coles Events
NOTHE FORT EASTER WONDERLAND
Info: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland themed events will be running during the holidays and children can participate in an Easter egg hunt, croquet, dress up, Spot the White Rabbit trail and The Hatter’s tea party games in the family room.
Dates: Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF
Website: Nothe Fort
MADJESTON MILK STATION EASTER FUN
Dates: Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Madjeston Milk Station, Cole Street Lane, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 5JQ
Website: Madjeston Milk Station
WEST BAY DISCOVERY CENTRE EASTER EGGS-TRAVAGANZA
Dates: Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: West Bay Discovery Centre, West Bay Road, West Bay, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4EN
Website: West Bay Discovery Centre
UPTON COUNTRY PARK SPRINGTACULAR TRAIL
Info: Experience the magic of spring, follow the trail and complete the tasks to win a cuddly prize. You can also enjoy themed activities, crafts and adventure golf.
Dates: Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Upton Country Park, Poole Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ
Website: Upton Country Park
RUSSELL-COTES MUSEUM TRAIL & CRAFTS
Info: Let your imagination run wild this Easter holiday with a mermaid and sea creature themed trail, crafts, garden games and competitions.
Dates: Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Russell-Cotes Museum, East Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AA
Website: Russell-Cotes Museum
SYMONDSBURY ESTATE EASTER TRAIL
Info: Bring the family along for a farmyard-themed adventure, hunting for hidden miniature doors that reveal the names of the farmyard friends. Once you've uncovered every name, return your sheet to claim a sweet treat as a reward!
Dates: Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Symondsbury Estate, Manor Yard, Mill Lane, Symondsbury, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6HG
Website: Symondsbury Estate
THE WALLED GARDEN EASTER TRAIL
Info: Make your way through the gardens, find the questions to complete the quiz, find the hidden eggs to solve the mystery word, and claim your prize at the end! Trail cost applies however admission is free.
Dates: Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: The Walled Garden, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8RH
Website: The Walled Garden
MINTERNE GARDENS EASTER TRAIL
Info: Explore 27 acres of Himalayan Garden along the Easter trail, see if you can count the number of eggs which may be hidden from view.
Dates: Saturday 5th – Friday 25th April 2025
Address: Minterne Gardens, Minterne Magna, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AU
Website: Minterne Gardens
GREAT TAIL TRAIL
Info: The Great Tail Trail is an exciting community art adventure in aid of Julia’s House children’s hospice and delivered in partnership with Wild in Art. There will be over 40 giant mermaid tail sculptures making a splash in the BCP area.
Dates: Saturday 5th April - Sunday 1st June 2025
Location: Across BCP
Website: Julia’s House
LULWORTH CASTLE
Dates: Sunday 6th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QS
Website: Lulworth Castle
HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE
Info: Explore the Castle and make an Easter card for someone special or design an egg to add to the Easter wreath. Admission charge applies for indoor activities however the Woodland Trail from Friday 18th April is FREE!
Dates: Sunday 6th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Dorset, BH23 4LE
Website: Highcliffe Castle
ST MARY’S EASTER EGG HUNT
Date: Monday 7th April 2025
Address: St Mary’s Church, Edward Road, Dorchester, Dorset
PARTY PEEPS FAMILY EASTER PARTY
Date: Monday 7th April 2025
Address: Bearwood Community Centre, King John Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9TF
Booking: Ticketsource
EASTER AT SEAL’S COVE
Dates: Monday 7th – Saturday 19th April 2025
Address: Seal’s Cove, Shoe Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3EX
Website: Seal’s Cove
THE NOISY LOBSTER EASTER DECORATING CLASS
Dates: Tuesday 8th & Thursday 10th April 2025
Address: The Noisy Lobster, Avon Beach, Mudeford, Dorset, BH23 4AN
Website: The Noisy Lobster
LYME REGIS MUSEUM EASTER ACTIVITIES
Dates: Tuesday 8th – Tuesday 15th April 2025
Address: Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QA
Website: Lyme Regis Museum
BREWERY SQUARE EASTER EGG TRAIL & ACTIVITIES
Dates: Tuesday 8th - Saturday 19th April 2025
Address: Brewery Square, Copper Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1GH
Website: Brewery Square
ALICE IN WONDERLAND OUTDOOR SCREENING
Date: Wednesday 9th April 2025
Address: The Weld Arms, East Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5QQ
Website: Lulworth Estate
THE REEF EASTER FUN DAY
Date: Wednesday 9th April 2025
Address: The Reef, Colehill Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AB
Website: The Reef
LEMUR LANDINGS PHASER NIGHT
Date: Wednesday 9th April 2025
Address: Lemur Landings, Tower Park, Yarrow Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NY
Website: Lemur Landings
DEWFLOCK FARM LAMBING
Dates: Wednesday 9th – Thursday 17th April 2025
Address: Dewflock Farm, Winterbourne Monkton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8NP
Website: Dewflock Farm
UPWEY WISHING WELL PETER RABBIT BRUNCH PARTY
Date: Thursday 10th April 2025
Address: Upwey Wishing Well, 161 Church Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5QE
Website: Upwey Wishing Well
YARRELLS SCHOOL AND NURSERY EASTER CRAFTS
Date: Thursday 10th April 2025
Address: Yarrells School & Nursery, Yarrells House, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5EU
Website: Yarrells School & Nursery
TOWER PRINCESS SPRING SOIREE
Date: Thursday 10th April 2025
Address: Lytchett Matravers Village Hall, High Street, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6DF
Website: Summers Princess Parties
LITTLE BUGS SOFT PLAY EASTER EVENTS
Info: Let the kids burn off some energy in the soft play and on Tuesday they can take part in Easter nest making sessions and on Thursday there will be an Easter egg hunt!
Date: Tuesday 8th & Thursday 10th April 2025
Address: Little Bugs Soft Play, 380 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AU
Website: Little Bugs Soft Play
WOODHOUSE GARDENS EASTER EGG HUNT TRAIL
Date: Friday 11th April 2025
Address: Woodhouse Gardens, The Plocks, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DN
Website: Blandford Forum Town Council
ITSY BITSYCCHINO EASTER PARTY
Info: Join Peter Rabbit and Flopsy for a hip hop party this Easter. Party includes, character meet and greet, Itsy Bitsy Boppers dance class, role play and treats.
Date: Friday 11th April 2025
Address: Itsy Bitsycchino, Westover Retail Park, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3JS
Website: Itsy Bitsycchino
SOUTHERN AQUATICS EASTER BASH
Date: Friday 11th April 2025
Address: Southern Aquatics, Northmead Drive, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7XZ
Facebook: Southern Aquatics
DORCHESTER ROMAN FESTIVAL
Dates: Friday 11th – Sunday 13th April 2025
Location: Across Dorchester
Website: Discover Dorchester
PORTLAND EASTER NATURE TRAIL
Date: Saturday 12th April 2025
Location: Easton, Portland, Dorset
Facebook: Island Community Action
SELWOOD HOUSE EASTER FAIR
Date: Saturday 12th April 2025
Address: Selwood House Care Home, Chestnut Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9FN
Website: Selwood House Care Home
FERNDOWN EASTER FAYRE
Date: Saturday 12th April 2025
Address: Ferndown Day Centre, Library Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9JP
Facebook: Ferrndown Community Support
TOP SECRET: MAGIC OF SCIENCE
Date: Saturday 12th April 2025
Address: Bridport Electric Palace, 35 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NY
Website: Bridport Electric Palace
MARJORIE HOUSE VINTAGE CAR RALLY & SPRING FAYRE
Date: Saturday 12th April 2025
Address: Marjorie House Care Home, 1 Crichel Mount Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8LT
Website: Marjorie House
BLANDFORD ANIMAL FARM EASTER OPEN DAY
Date: Sunday 13th April 2025
Address: Blandford Animal Farm, Higher Shaftesbury Road, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 7FD
Website: Blandford Animal Farm
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Date: Sunday 13th April 2025
Address: Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS
Website: Allendale Centre
DYCC EASTER FAMILY FUN DAY
Date: Sunday 13th April 2025
Address: Dorchester Youth & Community Centre, Kings Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1NJ
Website: Dorchester Youth & Community Centre
WIMBORNE COMMUNITY GARDEN
Date: Sunday 13th April 2025
Address: Wimborne Community Garden, School Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HQ
Facebook: Wimborne Community Garden
BOURNEMOUTH AVIATION MUSEUM EASTER PARTY
Date: Sunday 13th April 2025
Address: Bournemouth Aviation Museum, Merritown Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BA
Website: Bournemouth Aviation Museum
OKEFORD FITZPAINE EASTER EGG HUNT
Date: Sunday 13th April 2025
Address: Okeford Fitzpaine Recreation Ground, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0FG
Facebook: Stour Valley Dog Rescue
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Date: Monday 14th April 2025
Address: Weymouth Pavilion, Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8ED
Website: Weymouth Pavilion
MAYHEM OF MAD4ANIMALS AT AVON HEATH COUNTRY PARK
Dates: Monday 14th – Wednesday 16th April 2025
Address: Avon Heath Country Park, Brocks Pine, St Leonards, BH24 2DH
Website: Mad4Animals
RIVERSIDE LAKES EASTER EGG HUNT
Dates: Monday 14th – Thursday 17th April 2025
Address: Riverside Lakes Campsite, Riverside Farm, Slough Lane, Horton, Dorset, BH21 7JL
Website: Riverside Lakes Campsite
VURLANDS ANIMAL FARM EASTER TRAIL
Date: Monday 14th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Vurlands Animal Farm, South West Coast Path, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9DB
Website: Vurlands Animal Farm
CHARMOUTH HERITAGE COAST CENTRE EASTER EGG CASE HUNT
Info: Join the marine warden in finding shark and ray egg cases on Charmouth beach, along with a general a rockpool session and scavenger hunt! Booking essential.
Dates: Tuesday 15th April 2025
Address: Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, Dorset, DT6 6LL
Website: Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
THE BRANKSOME CENTRE EASTER CRAFTS
Date: Tuesday 15th April 2025
Address: The Branksome Centre, Recreation Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2EA
Facebook: The Branksome Centre
TALES FROM THE LIGHTHOUSE
Date: Tuesday 15th April 2025
Address: Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG
Website: Lighthouse Poole
THE TOWN MILL EASTER FUN
Info: The Mill will be open daily in the holidays for all to view and watch milling demonstrations along with Easter activities for children on selected dates which include making Easter bunnies and eggs with the Town Mill play dough, colouring in, surprise Easter egg deliveries and outdoor games in our garden. FREE entry however donations are appreciated.
Date: Tuesday 15th – Thursday 17th April 2025
Address: The Town Mill, Mill Lane, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3PU
Website: The Town Mill
LOLLIPOPS CAFÉ
Info: Enjoy an Easter party with Peter and Lily. The events will include meet and greets, soft play fun, dancing and games.
Date: Tuesday 15th April 2025
Address: Lollipops Café, 16 Landseer Road, Westbourne, Dorset, BH4 9EH
Website: Lollipops Café
PURBECK YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE FAMILY FUN DAY
Date: Wednesday 16th April 2025
Address: Purbeck Youth & Community Centre, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PH
Website: Purbeck Youth & Community Centre
PORTLAND MUSEUM DINO DAY
Date: Wednesday 16th April 2025
Address: Portland Museum, 217 Wakeham, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1HS
Website: Portland Museum
LITTLE GIZMOS FREE FAMILY FUN
Date: Wednesday 16th April 2025
Address: Colin’s Nest Café, 25 Birds Hill Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2QJ
Facebook: Little Gizmos Entertainment
RUDE SCIENCE
Date: Wednesday 16th April 2025
Address: Weymouth Pavilion, Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8ED
Website: Weymouth Pavilion
BROADSTONE BUSINESS CENTRE OPEN DAY
Date: Wednesday 16th April 2025
Address: Broadstone Business Centre, 19B Moor Road, Broadstone, Poole, Dorset, BH18 8AZ
Website: Broadstone Business Centre
YARRELLS SCHOOL AND NURSERY EASTER CRAFTS
Date: Thursday 17th April 2025
Address: Yarrells School & Nursery, Yarrells House, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5EU
Website: Yarrells School & Nursery
CORNERSTONE PATCH COMMUNITY GARDEN EASTER EGG HUNT
Date: Thursday 17th April 2025
Address: Cornerstone Patch Community Garden, Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4BQ
Facebook: Cornerstone Patch Community Garden
ABC BOUNCY CASTLE PLANET
Info: A fun filled activity for the kids aged 1-12 years, with a selection of large inflatable assault courses, slides and plenty of fun bouncy castles.
Date: Friday 18th April 2025
Address: Ferndown Leisure Centre, Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EZ
Website: ABC Leisure Hire
BOUNCY FUN PLAY KID FEST
Date: Friday 18th April 2025
Address: The Hamworthy Club, Magna Road, Wimborne, BH21 3AP
Website: Bouncy Fun Play
KIDS PLAY CAFÉ EGG HUNT & CRAFTS
Info: Join the Easter Bunny at Kids Play Cafe on April 18th for an egg hunt, arts and crafts, and games!
Date: Friday 18th April 2025
Address: Kids Play Café, 280 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9RT
Website: Kids Play Café
EASTER IN HOLT
Date: Friday 18th April 2025
Address: Holt Village Hall, Hart's Lane, Holt, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7DJ
Facebook: St James PFA
NICK’S FARM EASTER EVENT
Dates: Friday 18th & Saturday 19th April 2025
Address: Nicks Farm, Valley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0EB
Website: Nicks Farm Bournemouth
HAMWORTHY PARK EASTER EGG HUNT
Date: Friday 18th & Sunday 20th April 2025
Address: Hamworthy Park, Lulworth Avenue, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4DH
Website: South Coast Adventures
ABBEY FARM EASTER EGG HUNT
Dates: Friday 18th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Abbey Farm, Church Street, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4 JJ
Website: Abbey Farm
SWANAGE RAILWAY EASTER EGG HUNT TRAIL
Info: Collect a free form with your tickets at any booking office and as you travel, look out of the windows to spot the missing eggs. Take your completed form to the stall at Swanage or Norden station to claim your FREE prize.
Dates: Friday 18th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Swanage Railway, Station Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB
Website: Swanage Railway
WIMBORNE MODEL TOWN
Info: Follow the clues and collect the letters around the model town to crack the Easter phrase.
Dates: Friday 18th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Wimborne Model Town, King Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1DY
Website: Wimborne Model Town
MONKEY WORLD
Dates: Friday 18th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Monkey World, Tout Hill, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH
Website: Monkey World
BLUE POOL EASTER HUNT
Info: Children can follow clues to find the giant painted eggs along the woodland trail. Spot them all and collect a special treat from the tearooms. Admission and Easter Hunt costs apply.
Dates: Friday 18th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AR
Website: The Blue Pool
LONGTHORNS FARM EASTER FUN AT THE FARM
Dates: Friday 18th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Longthorns Farm, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH
Website: Longthorns Farm
LO’S NATURE TRAIL
Dates: Friday 18th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Lo’s Coffee Shop, R Lukins Fitness, Stud Farm, Pimperne, Dorset, DT11 8XA
Website: Lo’s Coffee Shop
UPWEY WISHING WELL ALICE IN WONDERLAND BRUNCH
Date: Saturday 19th April 2025
Address: Upwey Wishing Well, 161 Church Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5QE
Website: Upwey Wishing Well
COLMERS HILL EASTER EGG HUNT
Date: Saturday 19th April 2025
Address: Symondsbury C of E Primary School, Bridport Cycles, Bridport, DT6 6HG
Facebook: Friends of Symondsbury School
THE BARRINGTON CENTRE EASTER FAYRE
Date: Saturday 19th April 2025
Address: The Barrington Centre, Penny's Walk, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EW
Website: The Barrington Centre
RBL EASTER CHILDREN’S PARTY
Date: Saturday 19th April 2025
Address: Winton & Moordown Royal British Legion, 593 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2AR
Facebook: Winton & Moordown Royal British Legion
HAMWORTHY LIBERAL EASTER PARTY
Date: Saturday 19th April 2025
Address: Hamworthy Liberal Club, 243 Blandford Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4AZ
Facebook: Hamworthy Liberal Club
THE BLACK DOG EASTER WEEKEND
Date: Saturday 19th April 2025
Address: The Black Dog, 50 Main Street, Broadmayne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8ES
Website: The Black Dog
GULLIVERS FARM EASTER FAMILY FUN DAY
Date: Saturday 19th April 2025
Address: Gullivers Farm, Station Road, West Moors, Dorset, BH22 0JG
Website: Gullivers Farm
BAGWELL FARM EASTER CAR BOOT & EGG HUNT
Date: Saturday 19th April 2025
Address: Bagwell Farm, Knights In The Bottom, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4EA
Website: Bagwell Farm
COURTYARD CRAFT CENTRE
Date: Saturday 19th April 2025
Address: Courtyard Craft Centre, Huntick Road, Lytchett Minster, Dorset, BH16 6BA
Website: Courtyard Craft Centre
BRADPOLE EASTER EGG HUNT
Date: Saturday 19th April 2025
Address: Bradpole Forster Memorial Hall, Higher Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3JA
Facebook: Bradpole Pre-School
WILLOWBANK FARM EASTER EGG HUNT
Dates: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th April 2025
Address: Willowbank Farm, Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset
Facebook: Willowbank Farm
BUDDENS ACTIVITY DAY
Date: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th April 2025
Address: Buddens Activity Centre, Puddletown Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7NU
Website: Rockley
AVON HEATH COUNTRY PARK EGG HUNT
Dates: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th April 2025
Address: Avon Heath Country Park, Brocks Pine, St Leonards, Dorset, BH24 2DH
Facebook: Avon Heath Country Park
AVON TYRELL EASTER ACTIVITY TRAIL
Date: Sunday 20th April 2025
Address: Avon Tyrell Outdoor Centre, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8EE
Website: Avon Tyrell Outdoor Centre
CAR BOOT SALE & EASTER EGG HUNT
Date: Sunday 20th April 2025
Address: Easton Lane Old Market, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2EN
Facebook: South West Markets and Events
JUNGLE CLUB EASTER RAVE
Info: Syd’s Slaps Diner will be transformed into a vibrant Easter Wonderland. The event will feature lively tunes, interactive entertainment and family fun.
Date: Sunday 20th April 2025
Address: Jungle Cub, 12 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 3QZ
Facebook: Jungle Cub Events
POPWORLD LITTLE RAVERS
Date: Sunday 20th April 2025
Address: Popworld, 156-164 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1NL
Website: Popworld
MAYHEM OF MAD4ANIMALS SHOW
Dates: Sunday 20th April 2025
Address: Barton Hill Play Area, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8DQ
Website: Mad4Animals
GEE WHITES EASTER EGG HUNT
Date: Sunday 20th April 2025
Address: Gee Whites, 1 High Street, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2LN
Website: Gee Whites
POUNDBURY EASTER MARKET
Date: Sunday 20th April 2025
Address: Crown Square, Poundbury, Dorset, DT1 3EN
Facebook: Boo’s Toy Shop
PYMORE INN EASTER EGG HUNT
Date: Sunday 20th April 2025
Address: Pymore Inn, Pymore, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5PN
Website: Pymore Inn
POUNDBURY EASTER EGG ROLLING
Date: Monday 21st April 2025
Address: The Great Field, Poundbury, Dorset
Website: Pip Café
LARMER TREE EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA
Date: Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Larmer Tree Gardens, Larmer Tree, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, SP5 5PY
Website: Larmer Tree Gardens
CUMULUS EASTER ACTIVITY TRAIL
Date: Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Cumulus Outdoors, Cobblers Lane, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2PX
Website: Cumulus Outdoors
LOLLIPOPS CAFÉ
Info: Enjoy an Easter party with Spiderman. The event will include a meet and greet, soft play fun, dancing and games.
Date: Thursday 24th April 2025
Address: Lollipops Café, 16 Landseer Road, Westbourne, Dorset, BH4 9EH
Website: Lollipops Café
LIVABILITY MILLIE COLLEGE SPRING OPEN DAY
Date: Friday 25th April 2025
Address: Livability Millie College, 74 East Holton, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JN
Website: Livability Millie College
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Dates: Friday 25th - Sunday 27th April 2025
Address: The Factory Space, 1172-1180 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DY
Website: The Factory Space
THE PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE PLAY EVENTS
Date: Saturday 26th April 2025
Address: The Park Community Centre, Chelmsford Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7HP
Website: The Park Community Centre
EASTER BUNNY’S LUNCH PARTY
Date: Sunday 27th April 2025
Address: Willowbed Hall, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4AJ
Facebook: Weymouth Carnival
POOLE BABY EVENT
Date: Sunday 27th April 2025
Address: Gather, The Dolphin Centre, Poole, Dorset
Facebook: Samantha Prewett Photography
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