EASTER HOLIDAYS EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
KINGSTON LACY EASTER ADVENTURE
Info: Make your way to the Easter adventure field and find activities for the whole family. Complete the rope maze, enjoy carrot throwing, complete a rabbit racecourse, and much more. Admission and trail costs apply.
Dates: Saturday 21st March - Sunday 12th April 2026
Address: Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EA
Website: National Trust Kingston Lacy
CORFE CASTLE EASTER ADVENTURES
Info: This Easter, hop into a fun filled day of spring themed games and activities as you explore the ruins of Corfe Castle. Get involved with some garden games, test your aim with a spot of archery, challenge your friends and family to a traditional egg and spoon race, plus much more. Admission and trail costs apply.
Dates: Saturday 28th March - Sunday 12th April 2026
Address: Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Dorset
Website: National Trust Corfe Castle
BROWNSEA ISLAND EASTER ADVENTURE TRAIL
Info: Celebrate Easter with an exciting woodland adventure at Brownsea Island. Explore the fun, interactive trail to discover the amazing lives of birds and receive a tasty chocolate prize at the end. Admission and trail costs apply.
Dates: Saturday 28th March - Sunday 12th April 2026
Address: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Dorset
Website: National Trust Brownsea Island
STUDLANDS EASTER ADVENTURE
Info: Explore the dunes and woodland of Studland and learn about the wonderful wildlife that lives here. Complete the trail to receive a chocolate egg at the end. Trail costs apply.
Dates: Saturday 28th March - 12th April 2026
Address: Knoll Beach Visitor Reception, Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, BH193AQ
Website: National Trust Studland Bay
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
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
FARMER PALMERS EGG-CELLENT EASTER
Info: There’s daily fun and activities to enjoy on the farm, plus Bandit Bunny tractor trailer rides and Easter egg hunts over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Dates: Monday 30th March - Monday 6th April 2026
Address: Farmer Palmers, Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6EU
Website: Farmer Palmers
HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE EASTER WOODLAND TRAIL
Info: Make your way through the Castle grounds and surrounding woodland solving clues and taking on challenges and craft activities. Castle admission and trail costs apply.
Dates: Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April 2026
Address: Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Dorset, BH23 4LE
Website: Highcliffe Castle
GULLIVERS FARM EASTER FAMILY FUN DAY
Info: The family fun day is packed with exciting activities, tasty food, and great entertainment for all ages. They’ll be hosting a variety of activities including games and crafts, scavenger hunt, tractor rides, live music and more.
FREE ENTRY!
Date: Saturday 4th April 2026
Address: Gullivers Farm, Station Road, West Moors, Dorset, BH22 0JG
Website: Gullivers Farm
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
MUSEUM OF EAST DORSET SUPER MUSEUM ADVENTURE
Info: The Super Museum Adventure launches a vibrant, interactive trail and activity programme inspired by the playful exploration found in classic video game worlds. Visitors can hunt for hidden coins, collect stars, test their skills and unlock their inner adventurer as they journey through the museum’s historic rooms and beautiful garden. Along the way, families can enjoy craft activities, a fancy dress station and playful challenges.
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
SHERBORNE CASTLE EASTER TRAIL
Info: Follow the trail around the garden discovering Easter bunnies and solving the clues along the way. Prizes will be available from the ticket box at the end of the trail.
Dates: Wednesday 1st – Sunday 12th April 2026
Address: Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR
Website: Sherborne Castle
LULWORTH CASTLE EASTER
Info: The Alice in Wonderland themed event has trails, hunts, crafts, lawn games and more fun for all the family.
Dates: Sunday 29th March - Thursday 9th April 2026
Address: Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5QS
Website: Lulworth Castle
LONGTHORNS FARM EASTER FUN
Info: Head to Longthorns Farm to take part in an Easter hunt, crafts and animal feeding.
Dates: Friday 27th March – Saturday 11th April 2026
Address: Longthorns Farm, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH
Website: Longthorns Farm
BUBBLE FEST
Info: The bubble inspired festival stars DJ Phil, Jamie Jigsaw and Richard from The Lovely Bubbly Show. Families can expect bubble workshops, professional bubble show, giant bubble display, circus skills area, big games zone, disco foam party, and much more!
Dates: Thursday 9th & Friday 10th April 2026
Address: Ashdown Leisure Centre, Adastral Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE
Website: Bouncy Fun Play
BLANDFORD ANIMAL FARM EASTER FUN DAY
Info: Blandford Animal Farm will be hosting an open day with animals to meet, spinning demos and live sheep shearing, Easter egg hunt, games, crafts and more.
Date: Monday 6th April 2026
Address: Blandford Animal Farm, Higher Shaftesbury Road, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 7FD
Website: Blandford Animal Farm
BOURNEMOUTH AVIATION MUSEUM EASTER PARTY
Info: Enjoy everything the museum has to offer with planes you can explore, plus an Outalimits Disco with party tunes and games for 2 whole hours.
Date: Sunday 5th April 2026
Address: Bournemouth Aviation Museum, Merritown Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BA
Website: Bournemouth Aviation Museum
WOODHOUSE GARDENS EASTER EGG HUNT TRAIL
Info: Solve the clues in Woodhouse Gardens and collect your chocolate gift.
FREE EVENT!
Date: Thursday 9th April 2026
Address: Woodhouse Gardens, The Plocks, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DN
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