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Studland's Easter Adventure in Nature

Join us for a nature themed Easter trail. Explore the dunes and woodland of Studland and learn about the wonderful wildlife with whom we share this special place.

  • Booking not needed

Head along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. How quick can you be at the animal run? Can you describe the animals in guess who? Will you correctly match the animals to their winter homes?

Prices are £3.50 per child.

Some of the areas can be quite wet or muddy so wellies or old shoes are recommended.

There will be two routes to choose from this year, both starting at visitor reception.

Little Explorers is a 1km circular route through the sand dunes and woodland. Ideal for littler ones or those who need a shorter route, with one sandy incline.

Big Explorers is a 2km circular route that follows the sand dunes trail, with views out over little sea from the ridge. This route has some wooden steps and two more inclines, with some extra nature activities and facts along the way. This route will also include a woodland section on the way back.

You can choose from either a chocolate egg* or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg*. *The National Trust wants to contribute to a better world for people and nature. That is why we source our cocoa responsibly by buying from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. www.rainforest-alliance.org

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Child £3.50

The basics

Suitability

Everyone welcome.

Meeting point

Knoll Beach Visitor Reception (at the bottom of the main driveway) Ferry Road, Studland, BH193AQ

What to bring and wear

Clothing suitable for the weather conditions and for getting a little bit muddy.

Accessibility

Mixed and uneven terrain throughout. Designated accessible parking. Accessible toilets at Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and Shell Bay. Changing places at Knoll.

Other

The little explorers route takes around an hour and the big explorers route around 2 hours. You need to be back by 4.45pm to collect your eggs ANPR parking in operation, please remember your car registration when going to the parking machines or use the JustPark app. Parking is free for members (please scan your membership card) and blue badge holders.

Upcoming events

Nature Tots (5 and under) 

Explore the outdoors with your little ones at our outdoor Nature Tots group

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on
2 Feb to 20 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 11:30+ 8 other dates or times

Home Educators Self-led Sessions (all ages) 

Come along to an outdoor meet up with other home educators at Studland.

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on
9 Feb to 13 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 8 other dates or times

Become a Nature Detective in February Half Term 

Do you fancy yourself an amateur detective? Do you love nature? Come and borrow one of our Nature Detective bags free of charge this half term.

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on
14 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
at 10:00 to 15:00+ 8 other dates or times

Gilbert The Godwit Trail 

Can you help Gilbert prepare for his migration flight to Iceland?

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on
14 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
at 10:00 to 15:00+ 8 other dates or times