For a list of family friendly events happening in April, please see below.

 

ABBOTSBURY SWANNERY BRAMLEY HEDGE STORY TRAIL

Info: The trail takes visitors around the Swannery grounds, to discover more about the swans and the adventurous mice. Designed for families to enjoy, the trail includes interactive activities, stamp points and questions to answer, all alongside the swans and discovering more about the unique Swannery.

Dates: Saturday 14th March – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Abbotsbury Swannery, New Barn Road, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4JG
Website: Abbotsbury Swannery

  

MUSEUM OF EAST DORSET SUPER MUSEUM ADVENTURE

Dates: Saturday 21st March - Saturday 18th April 2026
Address: Museum of East Dorset, 23-29 High Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1HR
Website: Museum of East Dorset

 

DURLSTON COUNTRY PARK EASTER TRAIL

Info: The trail will take you on a trip around the park to learn more about the bonkers bunnies that live here. Further activities on selected dates include guided walks, workshops and crafts. Activity and trail costs apply.

Dates: Wednesday 25th March – Wednesday 15th April 2026
Address: Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2JL
Website: Durlston Country Park
https://www.durlston.co.uk/

 

THORNCOMBE WOOD FLOWERS & FOLKLORE TRAIL

Info: Beautiful hand painted discs are dotted along the Thorncombe Loop for all to discover. Find out some of the folklore behind the native spring flowers identified on the discs. Pick up a FREE Pocket Map from the centre or car park to help guide you.

Dates: Friday 27th March – Sunday 19th April 2026
Address: Thorncombe Woods Visitor Centre, Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8QH
Facebook: Hardy’s Birthplace

    

KINGSTON MAURWARD ESTATE DRAGON EGG QUEST TRAIL

Info: An ancient creature has awakened at the Kingston Maurward Estate. This is a fully themed, immersive quest designed to feel like you have stepped into a story. The map is beautifully illustrated and designed specifically for this quest, guiding you around the grounds in a way that feels international and flowing, not random.

Dates: Saturday 28th March – Sunday 26th April 2026
Address: Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX
Website: Kingston Maurward Estate Spellbound Trails

     

SEALIFE ADVENTURE PARK PIRATE TRAIL

Info: Captain Careless needs your help! Follow the interactive trail, solve clues, and explore the aquarium to help track down the missing treasure. Prize waiting for every young explorer at the end.

Dates: Saturday 28th March – Saturday 23rd May 2026
Address: SEA LIFE Adventure Park, Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX
Website: SEA LIFE Adventure Park

 

LASERGUYS LASER TAG EASTER BUNNY TAG GAMES

Info: This Easter, gear up for an action packed adventure with our thrilling range of activities! Whether you want to battle it out with Easter Bunny in our laser tag arena, test your precision with archery or unleash your inner warrior with axe throwing, we’ve got something for everyone

Dates: Sunday 5th – Tuesday 21st April 2026
Address: Laserguys Laser Tag, Langton Long, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9HT
Website: Laserguys Laser Tag

 

SANDWORLD LOCAL RESIDENTS OFFER

Dates: Tuesday 7th – Thursday 30th April 2026
Address: Sandworld, Lodmoor Country Park, Preston Beach Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX
Website: Sandworld

 

DEWFLOCK FARM LAMBING EXPERIENCE

Dates: Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th, Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April 2026
Address: Dewflock Farm, Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8NP
Website: Dewflock Farm

  

GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE LIVE!

Info: In this a-MEOW-zing musical show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magical touch of a rainbow to grow. But when CatRat causes a colour cat-astrophe and breaks the rainbow, Gabby and the Gabby Cats must find the colours again to set things right. The exciting original story features incredible puppets, dynamic staging, a talented live show cast of singer-actor-puppeteers and songs from the beloved series, including “Hey Gabby”, “You Can’t Spell Meow Without Me” and “Sprinkle Party”.

Date: Thursday 16th April 2026
Address: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5BH
Website: Bournemouth International Centre

 

WORLD HERITAGE DAY FESTIVAL

Date: Saturday 18th April 2026
Address: Dorset Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA
Website: Dorset Museum

 

LONGTHORNS FARM SPRING CRAFT FAIR

Date: Saturday 18th April 2026
Address: Longthorns Farm, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH
Website: Longthorns Farm

 

DYCC FAMILY DISCO

Date: Saturday 18th April 2026
Address: Dorchester Youth & Community Centre, Kings Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1NJ
Facebook: Dorchester Youth & Community Centre

 

MY FIRST BALLET: CINDERELLA

Info: Meet the nature-loving Cinderella, who lives on the edge of an enchanted forest where she once gardened and sang with her mother. After loss and silence settle over her home, she’s left with a sharp-tongued stepmother, two noisy stepsisters, and a house full of chores and shadows. With a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, and a shortened, recorded version of Prokofiev’s ravishing score, this is the perfect introduction to ballet, and a fantastic family day out.

Dates: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April 2026
Address: Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG
Website: Lighthouse Poole

 

FESTIVAL OF SPORTS & ACTIVE LEISURE

Date: Sunday 19th April 2026
Address: Willow Walk, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1ED
Website: Wimborne BID

 

PEPPA PIG’S BIG FAMILY SHOW!

Info: Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show! With a new arrival on the way, the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it’s an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George all need your help to get everything ready before the arrival of baby Evie! There’s so much to do – will they get it all finished in time? Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones.

Dates: Tuesday 21st & Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Address: Bournemouth Pavilion, Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BU
Website: Bournemouth Pavilion

 

BOURNEMOUTH WRITING FESTIVAL

Dates: Friday 24th – Sunday 26th April 2026
Location: Bournemouth Town Centre
Website: Bournemouth Writing Festival

 

MAD4ANIMALS SESSIONS AT SUNNYSIDE STUDIO

Info: This is a hands-on, up-close animal experience where you’ll have the chance to meet a fascinating range of creatures – from snakes and lizards, to spiders and more.

Date: Saturday 25th April 2026
Address: Sunnyside Studio, Unit 8, 15 Jubilee Close, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BS
Facebook: Sunnyside Studio

 

GULLIVERS FARM FAMILY FUN DAY

Date: Saturday 25th April 2026
Address: Gullivers Farm, Station Road, West Moors, Dorset, BH22 0JG
Website: Gullivers Farm

 

PEEABOO & BREW K-POP PARTY

Date: Saturday 25th April 2026
Address: PeekaBoo & Brew, 214a Macaulay Road, Broadstone, Poole, Dorset, BH18 8DX
Website: PeekaBoo & Brew

 

BOURNEMOUTH NATURAL SCIENCE SOCIETY OPEN WEEKEND

Dates: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April 2026
Address: BNSS, 39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NS
Website: BNSS

 

WIPEOUT WORLD

Dates: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April 2026
Address: Carvers Recreation Ground, Southampton Road, Ringwood, BH24 1JD
Facebook: Wipeout World

 

THE CLASSIC VEHICLE & STEAM ENGINE SHOW

Dates: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April 2026
Address: Neddy Green, Eddy Green Rd, Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, BH16 6HL
Website: Organford Classic Events

 

SWANAGE CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW

Date: 26th April 2026
Address: Main Beach Car Park, Victoria Avenue, Swanage, Dorset
Website: Swanage Carnival

 

POOLE BABY EVENT

Date: Sunday 26th April 2026
Address: Gather, The Dolphin Centre, Poole, Dorset
Facebook: Samantha Prewett Photography

 

THE TANK MUSEUM TIGER DAY

Info: See a WWII tank display and explore The Tank Museum on a day dedicated to the world’s most infamous tank. Live tanks in action, expert lectures, Living History and much, much more!

Date: 28th April 2026
Address: The Tank Museum, Linsay Road, Bovington, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Website: The Tank Museum

 

If you know of any more events coming up in April then please do Contact Us.

 

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