EASTER HOLIDAYS EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

Info: Help Pippa, Mapperton’s mischievous cat, search for her missing golden egg. Children will receive a special activity booklet and follow a mapped route through the gardens. The trail finishes at the Summerhouse, transformed into Pippa’s cosy Easter hideout. Alongside the trail, enjoy free spring craft activities in the Coach House Café.

Dates: Sunday 29th March - Thursday 9th April 2026

Address: Mapperton House, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3NR

Website: Mapperton House

Info: Crack the case of the missing dinosaur eggs on a roarsome spring adventure trail for all the family. Watch out for the fearsome dinosaurs as you explore the park! In addition to this, children can enjoy bouncy fun in the Walled Garden, face painting, walks and play time in the park.

Dates: Friday 27th March - Sunday 12th April 2026

Address: Upton Country Park, Poole Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ

Website: Upton Country Park

Info: Step into the jungle this spring for Ranger Roux’s Easter Egg-Venture, a two-hour immersive Easter experience packed with adventure, imagination, and high-energy fun.

Dates: Thursday 26th March - Sunday 12th April 2026

Address: Discovery Village Role Play Centre, Merritown Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BA

Website: Discovery Village Role Play Centre

Info: Follow clues on an Easter hunt to find the giant eggs along the woodland trail. Spot them all and collect a special chocolatey prize at the end! On selected dates, children can also enjoy hands-on bushcraft activities like paracord bracelet making, bug hunting, fire lighting and more!

Dates: Monday 30th March - Sunday 12th April 2026

Address: The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AR

Website: The Blue Pool

Info: This Easter, gear up for an action packed adventure with a thrilling range of activities! Whether you want to battle it out with Easter Bunny in a laser tag arena, test your precision with archery or unleash your inner warrior with axe throwing, there's 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

Info: Experience the biggest day out in history with 300 tanks, enjoy explosive live displays, vehicle rides, kids’ activities, and more at Dorset’s largest indoor attraction.

Dates: Saturday 28th March - Sunday 12th April 2026

Address: Tank Museum, Linsay Road, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG

Website: The Tank Museum

Info: Follow a fairy trail as you explore the historic house and find the fairies hiding in the garden. Drop-in fairy crafts and workshops will also be available on selected dates.

Dates: Saturday 28th March - Sunday 12th April 2026

Address: Russell-Cotes Museum, East Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AA

Website: Russell-Cotes Museum

Info: Bring the whole family for a fun-filled adventure across the Estate. Explore scenic paths, discover hidden surprises along the trail, and enjoy a wonderful outdoor experience together.

Dates: Saturday 28th March - Saturday 11th April 2026

Address: Symondsbury Estate, Manor Yard, Mill Lane, Symondsbury, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6HG

Website: Symondsbury Estate

Info: The Town Mill will be open daily, the large water wheel will be turning, meet the Millers and watch flour milling demonstrations. Further activities on selected dates include an Easter tasting table, have-a-go at mini milling, and special Easter egg deliveries.

Dates: Saturday 28th March - Saturday 11th April 2026

Address: The Town Mill, Mill Lane, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3PU

Website: The Town Mill

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

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

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

Info: The Easter Bunny and his friends are hiding all over Swanage Pier. Can you track them down, uncover the message they’ve left behind and crack the Easter Quiz to earn your reward?

Dates: Saturday 28th March - Sunday 12th April 2026

Address: Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AP

Website: Swanage Pier

Info: Your day begins with a scenic steam train journey through the Purbeck countryside. Alight at Harmans Cross where the Peter Rabbit™ experience begins. Children can take part in a delightful Easter egg hunt and meet Peter Rabbit™ himself.

Dates: Friday 3rd - Monday 6th April 2026

Address: Swanage Railway, Station Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB

Website: Swanage Railway

Info: The fun filled Easter event will see children enjoy an egg hunt and games, plus tea and cake for the adults.

Date: Sunday 29th March 2026

Address: Wimborne Community Garden, School Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HQ

Facebook: Wimborne Community Garden

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

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

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

Info: Sunnyside Studio have lots of creative, hands-on workshops for children including Easter wreath making, fairy garden making, slime fun, and much more.

Dates: Saturday 28th March - Wednesday 8th April 2026

Address: Sunnyside Studio, Unit 8, 15 Jubilee Close, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BS

Website: Sunnyside Studio

Info: The Easter Rabbit is visiting for a fun-filled soft play Easter play session! Sessions include soft play time, meet and greet, colouring-in, bubbles, disco lights and party music.

Date: Friday 3rd April 2026

Address: Lollipops Café, 16 Landseer Road, Westbourne, Dorset, BH4 9EH

Website: Lollipops Café

Info: Let your little ones explore, eat, and meet a very special long-eared guest. Activities will include soft play fun, ball pit Easter hunt, photo ops, and Easter buffet for the kids.

Date: Wednesday 1st April - Saturday 4th April 2026

Address: Peek-a-Boo & Brew Soft Play Café, 214a Macaulay Road, Poole, BH18 8DX

Website: Peek-a-Boo & Brew Soft Play Café

Info: Find the eggs, solve the clues, crack the code and win a prize. Watch out for some fun activities on route too!

Dates: Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th April 2026

Address: Hamworthy Park, Lulworth Avenue, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4DH

Website: South Coast Adventures

Info: From archery to tomahawk throwing and abseiling to campfire cooking, there's something for everyone to enjoy on this activity day.

Dates: Sunday 5th & Monday 6th April 2026

Address: Buddens Activity Centre, Puddletown Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7NU

Website: Rockley

Info: Gather the family for a day of outdoor fun. Take on exciting challenges like climbing and archery, explore the beautiful site and enjoy quality time together.

Date: Sunday 5th April 2026

Address: Avon Tyrell Outdoor Centre, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8EE

Website: Avon Tyrell Outdoor Centre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Website: TicketSource Blandford Forum Town Council

TAYLOR SWIFT TRIBUTE

Date: Tuesday 31st March 2026

RUDE SCIENCE

Dates: Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd April 2026

TALES FROM ACORN WOOD

Dates: Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th April 2026

Address: Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG

Booking: Lighthouse Poole

THE SOOTY SHOW

Date: Thursday 9th April 2026

THE LITTLE MERMAID – EASTER PANTOMIME

Date: Sunday 12th April 2026

Address: Weymouth Pavilion, Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8ED

Booking: Weymouth Pavilion

ONCE UPON A RHYME

Date: Saturday 4th April 2026

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Date: Tuesday 7th April 2025

Address: The Tivoli Theatre, 19 West Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1LT

Booking: Tivoli Theatre Wimborne

ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE

Date: Saturday 4th April 2026

Address: Bridport Arts Centre, 9 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR

Booking: Bridport Arts Centre

K-POP FANTASY

Date: Sunday 5th April 2026

Address: Bournemouth Pavilion, Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BU

Booking: Bournemouth Pavilion

THE ULTIMATE BUBBLE SHOW

Date: Thursday 9th April 2026

Address: The Mowlem, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1DD

Booking: The Mowlem

THE THREE LITTLE PIGS

Date: Thursday 9th April 2026

Address: Bridport Electric Palace, 35 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NY

Booking: Bridport Electric Palace

ALADDIN – A SPECTACULAR EASTER PANTOMIME

Dates: Friday 27th March – Thursday 2nd April 2026

Address: The Regent, 51 High Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1AS

Booking: The Regent