Dorset Wildlife Trust has a wild Weymouth Easter in store for all the family, with events at Lorton Meadows nature reserve and the Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre. With a choice of Easter egg hunts and fun, family-friendly activities getting to know the wildlife of the meadows or down at the beach, you are spoilt for choice for the holidays in the wild.
At Lorton Meadows, the fun starts on 2nd April, with the popular Caterpillar Kids mornings, a chance to discover everything from ponds, tracks and signs or Lorton’s famous owls, plus craft and games. The Easter Egg Trail in the afternoons takes you around the reserve, following the clues for your egg reward.
At the Chesil Beach Centre, activities start on 29th March and range from a seaweed safari to marine arts and crafts, with two Easter egg hunts for real eggs of marine creatures.
Nicky Hoar, Communications Officer at Dorset Wildlife Trust, said: “This year we have more events than ever before for families to get up close with the wonderful nature of Weymouth. No need to choose between the beach and the meadow events, why not try an activity at both these fantastic centres and wake your family up to spring?”
Lorton Meadows Caterpillar Kids events:
Tuesday 2nd April Tiny Tadpoles – explore the underwater world of Lorton’s ponds.
Wednesday 3rd April Owls – learn all about Lorton’s star birds and their baby owlets.
Thursday 4thTracks and Signs – discovering what lives in the woods and meadows.
Friday 5th April Woodland Mini-beasties – Explore woodland homes in Withy Woods.
All Caterpillar Kids events are from 10.30am to 12.30pm, no unaccompanied children, booking essential on 01305 816546. Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre, Lorton Lane, Broadway, Weymouth DT3 5QH.
Easter Egg Trail Tuesday 2ndApril to Friday 5th April 1-4pm, £1 per child, no booking required. Events at Lorton Meadows are available through the Wild About Weymouth & Portland Project.
Chesil Beach Centre events:
Friday 29th March Great Chesil Beach Egg Case hunt. 1.30 pm to 3pm. Hunt for shark and ray egg cases and maybe find some of the chocolate variety. £2 per person.
Saturday 30th March Marine Fleet Forage. 2pm to 3.30 pm. Discover marine critters on our seashore. Cost: £3adults £2 children
Thursday 4th April 10am – 3 pm Jurassic Coast Family Activities. Free event, donations welcome.
Saturday 6th April 12 noon – 3pm Arty Crafty – Marine Animal Fun Day – ages 6 to 12 years
Make marine themed art and crafts in the Centre. 50p per item made.
Wednesday 10th April 1 – 2.30pm Marine Beasties Egg Hunt for eggs of sea creatures to win yourself a chocolate egg reward. £2 per person.
Thursday 11th April 1.30 – 3.30pm Seaweed Safari – Learn to identify seaweeds and have fun pressing them. £3 adults & £2 for kids.
Events take place at Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre, Portland Road, DT4 9XE. For more details, ring01305 206191 or visit dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events. Café and shop open daily.
Dorset Wildlife Trust is part of the Natural Weymouth and Portland Partnership; connecting people with nature.
