Eggs-ploring Dorset: Easter Holiday Events and days out for the whole family!
Eggs-ploring Dorset: Easter Holiday Events and days out for the whole family!
Easter is here and there's no shortage of egg-citing activities to enjoy with your loved ones in Dorset this year. From Easter egg hunts to thrilling watersports and delicious Sunday roasts, there’s plenty to do throughout the holiday to keep the whole family entertained.
Whether you're a local looking for new experiences or a visitor checking out what the county has to offer, let us be your guide to Easter fun in Dorset.
Grab your calendar and get stuck in!
Egg-straordinary Events
From 28th March-7th April, Sherborne Castle is hosting a family fun trail in its beautiful grounds. Kids can follow the trail around the garden, looking for Easter bunnies and solving clues along the way to win prizes. Fancy dress is welcomed!
Head to the Nothe Fort in Weymouth from 28th March for 18 days of cracking activities, including Easter Bunny Croquet, Giant Egg & Spoon Race and Bean Bag Toss at their Easter Fun Fair.
With shows on 13th April, this year’s Easter pantomime at Weymouth Pavilion is Beauty and the Beast, starring Lee Latchford-Evans from Steps as the Prince/Beast. Enjoy fun dance routines, slapstick humour and audience participation.
For those who are fans of Sandworld’s spectacular sculptures, the must-visit attraction in Weymouth will be reopening on 30th March for its ‘From Sci-Fi Adventures to Dinosaurs’ Sand Sculpture Festival.
In Brewery Square in Dorchester on 3rd and 10th April, you can take part in a Circus Skills Workshop. From 2nd-5th April and 9th-12th April, there’ll be an Easter egg hunt. Find all the eggs to receive a prize!
On 31st March, Poundbury will be holding an Easter market with local stalls selling gifts, food and crafts, as well as an Easter egg hunt.
Wimborne Minster’s Easter Fun event on 31st March, 1st and 8th April includes an Easter egg hunt, Easter movies, crafts and toys.
From 29th March-13th April, Blandford Museum will be holding an Easter Bunny Hunt and ‘Make an Easter Basket’ event. Kids can also have fun colouring and playing games.
This is by no means an exhaustive list – you’ll find many more Easter egg hunts and cracking activities online.
Spring Family Days Out
Brownsea Island
Take a ferry ride to Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour. This National Trust nature reserve is famous for its red squirrels, diverse wildlife and beautiful scenery. Families can enjoy nature walks, birdwatching and exploring the island's history, including its association with the Boy Scouts movement.
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
Spend a day at Studland Beach, a stunning stretch of coastline with sandy beaches and clear waters. Enjoy beachcombing, sandcastle building and wandering along the shoreline. The adjacent nature reserve provides opportunities for wildlife spotting and exploring coastal habitats.
Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove
Explore the iconic limestone arch of Durdle Door and the picturesque Lulworth Cove. Enjoy scenic walks along the South West Coast Path, take in breathtaking views of the Jurassic Coast, and perhaps have a picnic on the beach.
Weymouth Sea Life
Head to Weymouth and visit Sea Life for a day of marine discovery. Explore underwater tunnels, see sharks, turtles and colourful fish, and learn about marine conservation efforts. The park also offers outdoor play areas and interactive exhibits suitable for children of all ages.
For the Foodies
From Easter themed afternoon teas to Easter Sunday roasts, there’s plenty on offer for food lovers throughout the county during the holiday. Book now to avoid disappointment!
Afternoon Teas
Hotel Collingwood, Bournemouth – 28th March-1st April
Two-night stay with full Dorset breakfast and Easter afternoon tea at The Heights Hotel, Portland – 29th March-30th April
Easter Sunday Roasts
Easter Sunday Carvery at The Grand Hotel, Swanage
Easter Sunday Carvery at The Kings Arms, Dorchester
Easter Specials
Limited-edition Australian Aberdeen Black Grain Fed Sirloin 10oz exclusively available all day from 22nd March-7th April and exclusive cocktails (22nd March-14th April) at Miller & Carter, Poole
3-course set menu and Kids Easter Breakfast at Spyglass Inn, Weymouth – 29th March-1st April
Toby Carvery Cooper Dean, Bournemouth – 29th March-1st April
Sunday roast, Easter Brownie Bombshell and Easter egg hunt at The Baker’s Arms, Poole – 29th March-1st April
Brunch with Easter Bunny at Upwey Wishing Well, Weymouth – 2nd-5th April
Easter seafood specials at Rick Stein, Sandbanks
Wild Watersports
Many watersports enthusiasts head to Dorset’s stunning coastline in spring and summer. If you’ve never tried sailing or kayaking before, why not step out of your comfort zone and learn something new?
Here are a few companies that provide equipment rental, lessons or guided tours:
Jurassic SUP & Fitness, Lyme Regis
Fore / Adventure, Swanage
Jurassic Watersports, Swanage
Sandbanks Jetski Company
Sorted Surf School, Bournemouth
Poole Harbour Watersports
Jurassic Jet Ski Tours, Weymouth
Weymouth Bay RIB Charter
Weymouth Watersports
Andrew Simpson Centre, Portland
Studland Watersports
Whatever you get up to, we hope you have a wonderful Easter!
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Added: 26th March 2024
