Easter Events in Dorset
07 April 2025
Dorset’s Egg-stravaganza of Easter Activities!
The Easter holidays are upon us! Whether you’re visiting Dorset for a holiday or live here and want to explore more of your county, there’s never a shortage of places to go and activities for the kids – and big kids! – to get involved in. But what’s on?
Dorset is chock full of family-friendly attractions, and many will be hosting Easter Egg Hunts or other fun activities for kids to enjoy over the Easter period. See the listing below for a selection of events sure to fill up your diaries.
All this and so much more can be found in Dorset. For full listings of what’s on and where to go, see our events pages.
Have a cracking Easter!
A Selection of Easter Events
28 Mar 2025 to 27 May 2025
Bridport, Dorset
A very special herd of elephants have arrived in Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis.
Stampede by the Sea features 59 elephant sculptures, placed across the area to create a fun and free art trail accessible to all. Stampede by the Sea is raising funds for Weldmar Hospicecare who provide specialist end of life care for local adults with life limiting illness and support for their loved ones. ...05 Apr 2025 to 01 Jun 2025
Poole, Dorset
The Great Tail Trail will run for 8 weeks from 5 April to 1 June 2025, creating a free family-friendly walking trail through popular locations across BCP. You’ll find mermaid tail sculptures along the coast and in the towns and parks, shining a light on the landmarks and culture that are at the heart of our beautiful area.
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