If you are lucky enough to have some time off over Easter this year, there are
a variety of things happening in Dorset to keep you occupied.
A great venue offering Easter filled activities come rain or shine,
Rock Reef has the parents covered for Easter this year. Go on an
adventure through the pier caves, slide down their vertical drop slide
or enjoy a climb on one of the array of clips and climb walls, the
fun never stops!!
Enjoy a fun-filled guided paddle with New Forest Activities, along the Beaulieu
River in stable ‘Canadian style’ canoes. Hunt for chocolate eggs along the
riverside, a Easter hunt with a difference!! A scenic, active and enjoyable
activity for everyone to join in with. Dates throughout April 2026
Easter Adventures at Kingston Lacy this Spring.
Make your way to the Easter adventure field and find egg-cellent activities for the whole family.
Taking place throughout April
Keep an eye out for the hidden eggs on your travels with Swanage Railway!!
Hop aboard for Easter fun, with the Peter Rabbit Easter Experience. Then it’s over to you to spot the missing eggs during your journey.
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 the train ticket.
Get Up & Bounce in the Walled Garden at Upton Country Park
Celebrate Easter with bouncy fun play in the Walled Garden. Suitable for all ages up to 10 years old.
No booking available, just turn up on the day. Daily from Mon 30 March to Wed 8 April, 11am-4pm.
Why not book a break here at The Riviera Hotel for you and your family this Easter?
Bournemouth is an ideal location for family holidays and Alum Chine makes it
even better. Alum Chine is famous for its Blue Flag, Award-winning sandy
beach, its beautiful wooded valley of the Chine spanned by a splendid and
excitingly bouncy Suspension Bridge and its Green Flag award-winning
Alum Chine Tropical Gardens.
Alum Chine is close to the chic shopping arcade and eateries of Westbourne and
is a mere 20 minute stroll along the prom to Bournemouth Pier and town centre
in one direction – or to the famous Sandbanks and Poole Harbour in the other.
In the Bournemouth direction alone, there are 7 miles of golden sands and blue
sea and in the summer months you can even take a trip on the Bournemouth land train.
The Chine – which is just a minute’s walk from the Riviera – is a great place
to explore, climb trees or make camps and the area offers lots of opportunity
for healthy outdoor fun. Branksome Dene Chine is just as close to the Riviera
and offers similar adventure and interest.
The Riviera is wonderfully situated for the Chines and is conveniently centrally
located between Bournemouth and Poole for all the other activities and
attractions that both towns have to offer.
We offer a variety of family rooms sleeping from 3 – 5 people. We also have
interconnecting rooms available if you want that bit more space! To make your
life easier and to travel that bit lighter, we can supply cots and highchairs and
have a limited amount of toddler steps, toddler bed guards and toilet seats
available. Plus children under 3 go FREE when staying with their parents .
Just ask our reception team for more details.
With our large indoor pool, spa bath, free Wi-Fi and
Children’s Games Room including:
a Pool Table,
Table Tennis Table,
Air Hockey Table,
Board Games and more….
There is always plenty to do around the hotel – which is why we can count five
generations of some families returning to the Riviera year after year.
While you’re visiting us… If you enjoy taking in all the beautiful views around Dorset why not visit some of these wonderful places:
Durdle door is one of the most photographed and iconic landmarks in Dorset.
It is located within Lulworth Estate, which is part of South Dorset, and is also
part of the Jurassic Coast.
Durdle Door’s beautiful limestone arch was formed from powerful waves that
eroded the rock forming a hole in the middle.
When you are looking out to the sea, you will see the beach to the right, with
access to the pebble and shingle beach via a path and steps.
The New Forest is a unique destination, offering charm and natural beauty.
Back in 2005 The New Forest became a national park and was once a royal
hunting ground for William the Conqueror.
It covers an area of 566 square kilometres; made up of luscious woodland,
heathlands, and river valleys.
Today, deer, ponies and cattle roam free in these heaths and woodlands,
offering pure tranquillity for walking, cycling and horse riding.
Lyme Regis boasts breath-taking scenery and a special appeal, making it a
sparkling resort for all seasons.
Whatever your age and whatever the time of year, you can be sure to find
something to delight and entertain you.
Escape the bustle of Lyme and step back in time to explore the Town Mill.
Nestling around this cobbled courtyard, its restored mill buildings house.
The picturesque and tranquil Lyme Regis is a great place to discover a lot you
didn’t know about the UK’s heritage.