Free Easter Holiday Activities and Events in Dorchester 2025

Are you ready for a cracking Easter holiday? Dorchester is the place to be! Our exciting town has many things to explore and get involved in during the Easter holidays, with many businesses creating fun and FREE easter-themed events while others are planning something a little different to celebrate the holidays.

All these events listed below are free to join. If you’re looking for other events going on during Easter, including ticketed attractions, you can find much more on Discover Dorchester’s full list of events on their website.

Easter Themed Events in Dorchester

Looking for fun Easter-themed events in Dorchester? We’re thrilled that many local businesses have planned exciting, free activities for the whole family throughout the Easter holidays. Check out what’s happening in Dorchester this Easter.

Easter Egg Hunt at Antelope Walk

Tuesday 1st April – Monday 14th April 

The Easter bunny has paid a special visit to Antelope Walk this Easter to bring you the ultimate Easter egg hunt in the heart of Dorchester Town Centre. Eggs have been scattered across the shops in the independent shopping arcade and they need your help locating where they are.

Pick up your free map in United Artisans and go on the hunt to find all 15 eggs hidden throughout the shops in Dorchester’s shopping arcade. If you find them all, you’ll receive a special treat for helping to find all the eggs.

Easter Fun in Brewery Square

Tuesday 8th April – 19th April

Hop into Easter Fun at Brewery Square! Get ready for an egg-citing week of FREE family activities, such as Easter crafts, a magical bubble display, face painting and more!

Who knows… you might even spot Peter Rabbit hopping around.

• Easter Crafts – Tuesday 8th & 15th April 10am-4pm
  Get creative with Easter Crafts! Decorate eggs, little hands will love this adventure!
• Circus Skills – Wednesday 9th & 16th April 1:30pm-3:30pm
  Step right up and try your hand at Circus Skills! Juggling, balancing and fun filled tricks
• Face Painting – Thursday 10th & 17th April 1:30pm-3:30pm
  Transform into your favourite Easter character!
• Hop & Pop – Saturday 19th April 1:30pm-3:30pm
  Join us for a magical day featuring a Bubble Display and meet Peter Rabbit!
• Easter Egg Hunt – 15TH-19TH APRIL 10AM-3PM

Easter Egg Trail at Thorncombe Wood

Friday 4th April – Thursday 17th April

Whose egg is this?! Join Thorncombe Wood for a trail of education and discovery to search for various eggs and learn more about the species they belong to. Follow the map along the pink and blue routes to search for wooden discs highlighting the many different types of eggs which can be found across the reserve.

Easter Egg Hunt at St. Mary’s Church

Monday 7th April 2pm – 3pm

Eggs are hidden around St. Mary’s Church, waiting to be found this Easter! Join the hunt and email the team at dorchesterstmarys@gmail.com to take part in the Easter fun.

Easter Egg Rolling at The Great Field, Poundbury

Monday 21st April 10 – 12pm

Do you think you have what it takes to create an egg that wins the ultimate egg-rolling contest? Then take part in the egg rolling competition to see if your egg can roll the furthest down The Great Field’s slope!

Come prepared with your decorated egg and take part in the ultimate competition to see whose egg has what it takes to win the race! Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated egg and the furthest rolled.

Other Events in Dorchester During Easter

It’s not just Easter themed activities going on in Dorchester this Easter holidays. There are many other free events to get involved with. Here are some of the other free events happening in Dorchester over the Easter holidays.

Dorchester Roman Festival at Maumbury Rings

Friday 11th – Sunday 13th AprilFascinated by the Roman era and want to become immersed into training like a gladiator? Maumbury Rings is hosting an exciting new free festival where you can train like a gladiator, witness gladiator fighting, make mosaics, take part in Roman ceremonies, march with Roman soldiers, see real Roman finds and interact with Roman Living Historians.

You can find the full Festival programme by heading to the Discover Dorchester website.

Poundbury Easter Market

Sunday 20th April 10am – 3pm

Discover new local suppliers and talent by checking out the local Poundbury Easter Market. Here there will be a range of local sellers, showcasing many locally produced and crafted items from sweet bakery treats to festive handmade Easter ornaments.

Free Things to Do in Dorchester During Easter Holidays

Apart from the many wonderful events that Dorchester businesses are hosting in our town during the holidays, there are plenty of other things you can do with the family to keep everyone entertained.

Dorchester is home to many exciting free attractions and places to visit that will provide hours of fun for the whole family. While you are visiting the town centre, don’t forget to check out the unique outdoor spaces such as Borough Gardens and Maumbury Rings. If you’re looking for something a bit more historical to keep the education going throughout the holidays, check out Hardy’s Monument, Dorchester Hidden Histories Walk and the Roman Town House.

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