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Poole
Easter Trail at The Dolphin Shopping Centre
Date: Good Friday 3rd April & Saturday 4th April
Where: The Dolphin Shopping Centre
Event Information: Grab your trail sheet from GATHER and head off on an adventure around The Dolphin to claim your prize. It’s free to take part and perfect for little ones looking for something fun to do in Poole over the Easter holidays. Pop into GATHER to pick up your sheet and get started.
Price: FREE
Dorchester
Kingston Maurward Estate
Date: Saturday 28 March 2026 to Sunday 12 April 2026
Where: Kingston Maurward Estate, DT2 8PY
Hunt Information: Everyone is invited to step into a world of wonder as the estate unveils its brand-new immersive outdoor experience, The Great Dragon Egg Quest. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the historic grounds, lakes and woodlands, this enchanting trail promises adventure, imagination and just a touch of dragon fire.
Unlike a traditional Easter trail, The Great Dragon Egg Quest has been carefully crafted to feel truly spellbinding. With beautifully designed trail materials from world renowned, award-winning sculptor, Matthew Crabb, visitors will feel as though they have stepped into a living storybook.
Price:
- Family Ticket - 2 adults, 2 children: £25.00
- Single Entry: £8.50
- Concession Ticket: £6.50
- Under 16's: £5.00
- Under 2: FREE
- Essential Companion: FREE
- Accessible Route Ticket: £6.50
Easter Trails at Minterne Gardens
Date: 28th March - 10th April
Where: Minterne Gardens, Dorchester, Minterne Magna, Dorset, DT2 7AU
Hunt Information: Enjoy an Easter Walk round the spring gardens at Minterne - Wear your best Easter Bonnet and Bunny Ears! Explore the grounds and search for all the Easter bunnies.
Cafe on the terrace open for light refreshments from 10am to 4pm.
Price: Adults £10, Children £5, Family £30 (2 Adult 2 Kids)
Poole
Easter Fun - Farmer Palmers
Date: 2nd - 6th April 2026
Where: Wareham Rd, Organford, Poole BH16 6EU, United Kingdom
Hunt Information: Join in their Easter Egg hunt (included in the ticket price) with x 20 golden tickets, lots of chocolate treats and plenty of sweeties, to find everyday! Join them from 2nd- 6th April at 2:30pm. Please do bring a little basket or bag to use for the Easter Egg Hunt!
Price: 14:30pm daily
Main Features: Farm park, Easter egg hunt, Easter activities, tractor rides, and much more.
Swanage
Swanage Railway Peter Rabbit Easter Egg Hunt
Date: 3rd–6th April 2026
Where: Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB
Hunt Information: Peter Rabbit is back at Swanage Railway for a joyful Easter experience the whole family will love. Step aboard one of their heritage steam trains and enjoy a springtime journey through the Isle of Purbeck - with the Peter Rabbit experience included in your train ticket.
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Weymouth
Easter Egg Hunts at Upwey Wishing Well
Date: 3rd-12th April for their Easter Trail & 8th and 9th April for their themed Easter events!
Where: Upwey Wishing Well, Weymouth, DT3 5QE
Hunt Information:
3rd April - 12th April! £4 per child, includes and Easter goodie bag and interactive trail sheet!
Upwey Wishing Well are also hosting 2 themed Easter Egg hunts this year.
- Paddington Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt - 8th April
- Peter Rabbit Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt - 9th April
Both include a kids brunch and hot chocolate. Brunch menu will be available for adults. Both are running from 10am-12pm at £15 per child.
Dorset
Easter Trail - Pippa & The Golden Egg at Mapperton House
Date: Sunday 29th March 2026 to Thursday 9th April 2026
Where: Mapperton Estate, Mapperton, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3NR
Hunt Information: Children will receive a special activity booklet and follow a mapped route through the gardens, discovering spring scenes, hidden nests and sparkling surprises along the way.
The trail finishes at the Summerhouse, transformed into Pippa’s cosy Easter hideout. Keep your eyes peeled for Pippa herself, hiding somewhere in the gardens – spot her to earn an extra treat.
Price:
- Mapperton Members: Free
- Children’s trail: £5 per child (includes garden entry, activity booklet, trail and Easter reward)
- Under-2s: Free
- Adults: One adult goes free per paying child. Additional adults £7.50.
Easter: The Great Careys Spring Grow
Date: 1st April - 3rd April
Where: Carey's Secret Garden, Garden Wood, Wareham, BH20 7PG
Hunt Information: This Easter trail at the gardens is special because it combines learning, exploration, and hands-on gardening in one fun experience. Children follow a Nature Trail around the gardens, discovering 10 engaging fun facts along the way, which they collect in their very own ‘Garden Passport’. The adventure doesn’t stop there, once the trail is complete, they can redeem their passport at the Coffee Shop for a special packet of Careys Wildflower Seeds, encouraging them to continue the garden experience at home by planting their own flowers.
Unlike a typical Easter egg hunt, this trail focuses on nature, discovery, and sustainability, making it both educational and memorable. It’s a trail that grows beyond the garden itself!
Price:
- £11.50 for adults
- £4.50 for children (5–12 years)
- Under 5s FREE
Easter Hunt at Moors Valley
Date: 14 March to 14 April 2026
Where: Moors Valley
Hunt Information: Ready to go on an egg-citing adventure? The wait is over. Their family favourite Easter Hunt has returned to Moors Valley. Help Rosie the rabbit uncover who laid the golden egg. Hunt for the hidden eggs and solve the riddles in the activity sheet. Pick up your activity pack from the Information Point to uncover the riddles.
Price: £3.50 per pack
Egg-citing Family Easter Trail at Shire Hall Museum
Date: From Thursday 2 April 2026 to Sunday 12 April 2026
Where: Shire Hall Museum, High W Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UY
Hunt Information: There are some naughty Egg-shaped villains hiding around the museum. Can you find these rotten eggs and bring them to justice? Each egg is wanted for egg-scruciating crimes and foul deeds. Can you find these rotten eggs and bring them to justice? Be eggstra vigilant and find those rotten eggs in our fun family trail.
Price: Children go free with an adult who has a museum admission ticket.
Poole
Easter Egg Hunt - Longthorns Farm
Date: 11th-22nd April 2026
Where: Longthorns, Wareham BH20 6HH
Event Information: Enjoy a free Easter Egg hunt in the woods and Alpaca farm at Longthorns Farm!
- Now fully booked
Price: Free event
Main Features: Easter egg hunt, Easter prizes, Colouring competition, and more.