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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.

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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

Apr KMC Trail 2025

 

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

Apr Museum of East Dorset 2025

 

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

Apr 4 Lemur Landings Disco 2025

 

REDHILL FUN FAIR

Dates: Friday 4th – Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Redhill Park, 70 Redhill Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2SP
Facebook: William Cole & Amusements

Apr Bournemouth Easter Fun Fair 2025

 

SWANAGE PIER EGGCELLENT EASTER TRAIL

Dates: Friday 4th – Tuesday 22 April 2025
Address: Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AP
Website: Swanage Pier

Apr 4 to 22 Swanage Pier Easter 2025

 

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

Apr 5 Sandworld opening offer 2025

 

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

Apr 5 St Ives Club Easter Party 2025

 

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

Apr 5 Foundry Arms 2025

 

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

Apr 5 Corfe Mullen Easter Craft 2025

 

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

Apr Salt Pig Easter Hunt 2025

 

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

Apr Blandford Museum 2025

 

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

Apr Sherborne Castle Trail 2025

 

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

Apr Littledown Family Fun Land 2025

 

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

Apr Madjeston Milk Station Easter 2025

 

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

Apr West Bay Discovery Centre 2025

 

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

Apr The Walled Garden Trail 2025

 

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

Apr 6 to 21 Lulworth Castle 2025

 

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

Apr 7 St Marys Dorchester Easter Egg Hunt 2025

 

PARTY PEEPS FAMILY EASTER PARTY

Date: Monday 7th April 2025
Address: Bearwood Community Centre, King John Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9TF
Booking: Ticketsource

Apr 7 Party Peeps Easter Disco 2025

 

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

Apr Easter Seals Cove 2025

 

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

Apr 8 and 10 Noisy Lobster 2025

 

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

Apr Lyme Regis Museum 2025

 

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

Apr Brewery Square Easter 2 2025

 

ALICE IN WONDERLAND OUTDOOR SCREENING

Date: Wednesday 9th April 2025
Address: The Weld Arms, East Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5QQ
Website: Lulworth Estate

Apr 9 The Weld Arms Movie 2025

 

THE REEF EASTER FUN DAY

Date: Wednesday 9th April 2025
Address: The Reef, Colehill Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AB
Website: The Reef

Apr 9 The Reef Colehill Fun Day 2025

 

LEMUR LANDINGS PHASER NIGHT

Date: Wednesday 9th April 2025
Address: Lemur Landings, Tower Park, Yarrow Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NY
Website: Lemur Landings

Apr 9 Lemur Landings Easter Phaser 2025

 

DEWFLOCK FARM LAMBING

Dates: Wednesday 9th – Thursday 17th April 2025
Address: Dewflock Farm, Winterbourne Monkton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8NP
Website: Dewflock Farm

Apr Dewflock Farm 2025

 

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

Apr 10 Upwey Rabbitt Brunch 2025

 

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

Apr 10 and 17 Yarrells 2025

 

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

Apr 10 Summer Princess Lytchett Matravers 2025

 

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

Apr 11 Woodhouse Gardens Easter Egg Hunt Blandford 2025

 

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

Apr 11 Southern Aquatics 2025

 

DORCHESTER ROMAN FESTIVAL

Dates: Friday 11th – Sunday 13th April 2025
Location: Across Dorchester
Website: Discover Dorchester

Apr 11 to 13 Dorchester Roman Festival 2025

 

PORTLAND EASTER NATURE TRAIL

Date: Saturday 12th April 2025
Location: Easton, Portland, Dorset
Facebook: Island Community Action

Apr 12 Portland Nature Trail 2025

 

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

Apr 12 Selwood House Easter Fair 2025

 

FERNDOWN EASTER FAYRE

Date: Saturday 12th April 2025
Address: Ferndown Day Centre, Library Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9JP
Facebook: Ferrndown Community Support

Apr 12 Ferndown Community Easter Fayre 2025

 

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

Apr 12 Bridport Electric Science 2025

 

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

Apr 12 Marjorie House Vintage Car 2025

 

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

Apr 13 Blandford Animal Farm Easter 2025

 

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Date: Sunday 13th April 2025
Address: Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS
Website: Allendale Centre

Apr 13 Alice in Wonderland Wimborne Allendale 2025

 

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

Apr 13 DYCC Easter 2025

 

WIMBORNE COMMUNITY GARDEN

Date: Sunday 13th April 2025
Address: Wimborne Community Garden, School Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HQ
Facebook: Wimborne Community Garden

Apr 13 Wimborne Community Garden 2025

 

BOURNEMOUTH AVIATION MUSEUM EASTER PARTY

Date: Sunday 13th April 2025
Address: Bournemouth Aviation Museum, Merritown Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BA
Website: Bournemouth Aviation Museum

Apr 13 Bournemouth Aviation Outalimits 2025

 

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

Apr 13 Okeford Fitzpaine Stour Valley Dod Rescue 2025

 

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Date: Monday 14th April 2025
Address: Weymouth Pavilion, Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8ED
Website: Weymouth Pavilion

Apr Wizard of Oz Weymouth Pavilion 2025

 

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

Apr 14 to 16 Mad 4 Animals Avon Heath 2025

 

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

Apr 14 to 17 Riverside Lakes 2025

 

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

Apr 14 to 21 Vurlands Easter 2025

 

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

Apr 15 Branksome Centre Easter 2025

 

TALES FROM THE LIGHTHOUSE

Date: Tuesday 15th April 2025
Address: Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG
Website: Lighthouse Poole

Apr 15 Tales from the Lighthouse Lighthouse Poole 2025

 

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

Apr 16 Purbeck Youth Easter 2025

 

PORTLAND MUSEUM DINO DAY

Date: Wednesday 16th April 2025
Address: Portland Museum, 217 Wakeham, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1HS
Website: Portland Museum

Apr 16 Portland Museum Dino Day 2025

 

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

Apr 16 Little Gizmos 2025

 

RUDE SCIENCE

Date: Wednesday 16th April 2025
Address: Weymouth Pavilion, Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8ED
Website: Weymouth Pavilion

Apr 16 Rude Science Weymouth Pavilion 2025

 

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

Apr 16 Broadstone Open Day 2025

 

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

Apr 10 and 17 Yarrells 2025

 

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

Apr 17 Cornerstone Patch Easter 2025

 

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

Apr 18 Bouncy Fun Play Kid Fest 2025

 

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

Apr 18 Holt Easter 2025

 

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

Apr 18 and 19 Nicks Farm Poster 2025

 

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

Apr 18 and 20 Hamworthy Park Easter Egg Hunt 2025

 

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

Apr 18 to 21 Cherries Abbey Farm Easter 2025

 

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

Apr 18 to 21 Easter Monkey World 2025

 

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

Apr 18 to 21 Longthorns Farm Easter Dorset 2025

 

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

Apr 18 to 21 Los Nature Trail 2025

 

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

Apr 19 Upwey Alice Brunch 2025

 

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

Apr 19 Colmers Hill Easter 2025

 

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

Mar 22 and Apr 19 Barrington 2025

 

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

Apr 19 Winton and Moordown RBL 2025

 

HAMWORTHY LIBERAL EASTER PARTY

Date: Saturday 19th April 2025
Address: Hamworthy Liberal Club, 243 Blandford Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4AZ
Facebook: Hamworthy Liberal Club

Apr 19 Hamworthy Liberal Party 2025

 

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

Apr 19 The Black Dog Egg Hunt 2025

 

GULLIVERS FARM EASTER FAMILY FUN DAY

Date: Saturday 19th April 2025
Address: Gullivers Farm, Station Road, West Moors, Dorset, BH22 0JG
Website: Gullivers Farm

Apr 19 Gullivers Easter 2025

 

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

Apr 19 Bagwell Car Boot and East Hunt 2025

 

COURTYARD CRAFT CENTRE

Date: Saturday 19th April 2025
Address: Courtyard Craft Centre, Huntick Road, Lytchett Minster, Dorset, BH16 6BA
Website: Courtyard Craft Centre

Apr 19 Courtyard Craft Centre 2025

 

BRADPOLE EASTER EGG HUNT

Date: Saturday 19th April 2025
Address: Bradpole Forster Memorial Hall, Higher Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3JA
Facebook: Bradpole Pre-School

Apr 19 Bradpole Easter Trail 2025

 

WILLOWBANK FARM EASTER EGG HUNT

Dates: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th April 2025
Address: Willowbank Farm, Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset
Facebook: Willowbank Farm

Apr 19 and 20 Willowbank Farm Easter Egg Hunt Dorset 2025

 

BUDDENS ACTIVITY DAY

Date: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th April 2025
Address: Buddens Activity Centre, Puddletown Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7NU
Website: Rockley

Apr 19 and 20 Rockley Watersports Buddens Easter 2025

 

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

Apr 19 and 20 Avon Heath Egg Hunt 2025

 

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

Apr 20 Avon Tyrell Easter 2025

 

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

Apr 20 Portland car boot Easter 2025

 

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

Apr 20 Popworld Little Ravers 2025

 

MAYHEM OF MAD4ANIMALS SHOW

Dates: Sunday 20th April 2025
Address: Barton Hill Play Area, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8DQ
Website: Mad4Animals

Apr 20 Mad4Animals Shaftesbury 2025

 

GEE WHITES EASTER EGG HUNT

Date: Sunday 20th April 2025
Address: Gee Whites, 1 High Street, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2LN
Website: Gee Whites

Apr 20 Gee Whites Swanage Egg Hunt 2025

 

POUNDBURY EASTER MARKET

Date: Sunday 20th April 2025
Address: Crown Square, Poundbury, Dorset, DT1 3EN
Facebook: Boo’s Toy Shop

Apr 20 Poundbury Market 2025

 

PYMORE INN EASTER EGG HUNT

Date: Sunday 20th April 2025
Address: Pymore Inn, Pymore, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5PN
Website: Pymore Inn

Apr 20 Pymore Inn Egg Hunt 2025

 

POUNDBURY EASTER EGG ROLLING

Date: Monday 21st April 2025
Address: The Great Field, Poundbury, Dorset
Website: Pip Café

Apr 21 Easter egg rolling Poundbury 2 2025

 

LARMER TREE EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA

Date: Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Larmer Tree Gardens, Larmer Tree, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, SP5 5PY
Website: Larmer Tree Gardens

Apr 21 Larmer Tree Easter 2025

 

CUMULUS EASTER ACTIVITY TRAIL

Date: Monday 21st April 2025
Address: Cumulus Outdoors, Cobblers Lane, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2PX
Website: Cumulus Outdoors

Apr 21 Cumulus 2025

 

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

Apr 25 Holten Lee Spring Open Day 2025

 

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

Apr 25 to 27 Beauty and the Beast The Factory Space 2025

 

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

Apr 26 Park Community Centre Weymouth 2025

 

EASTER BUNNY’S LUNCH PARTY

Date: Sunday 27th April 2025
Address: Willowbed Hall, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4AJ
Facebook: Weymouth Carnival

Apr 27 Willowbed Hall Easter 2025

 

POOLE BABY EVENT

Date: Sunday 27th April 2025
Address: Gather, The Dolphin Centre, Poole, Dorset
Facebook: Samantha Prewett Photography

Apr 27 and Oct 26 Poole Baby Event 2025

 

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