Events & Entertainment, Wimborne | Posted on September 30th, 2025 | return to news

Dragons swoop into Wimborne museum

The Museum of East Dorset is staging ‘How to Train your Dragon’ from Saturday 11 October to Saturday 1 November.

There will be a new attraction at the Museum of East Dorset during the October half term – and it will be a fire-cracking experience.

The Wimborne Minster edition of ‘How to Train your Dragon’ runs from Saturday 11 October to Saturday 1 November.

Families can swoop into a world of mythical fun with a jam-packed programme of dragon-themed activities designed to spark creativity, courage, and a little bit of chaos (the good kind!).

What’s on the Dragon Docket? A Dragon Trail Quest where families can embark on a museum-wide hunt to track down elusive dragons hiding in historic corners.

Let your imagination take wing as you create your very own dragon companion. Scales, wings, glitter — go wild at special Design-a-Dragon Craft Workshops.

This half term, there will also be an art competition. Submit your fiercest, funniest, or most fabulous dragon artwork for a chance to win a prize that’s hotter than dragon breath.

And don’t miss the Hands-On Dragon Training. Learn the essentials of dragon flight and master the art of fire-fighting — because every good dragon needs a responsible handler. Test your skills, earn your wings, and become a certified Dragon Master by the end of the week.

If that’s not enough fun for one day, there’s dragon dressing up where you’re invited to delve into the museum’s dressing-up box.

Expect laughter, learning, and a little bit of smoke (don’t worry—they’ve got water buckets!).

“We wanted to create something magical that brings families together and celebrates imagination,” said Amy Webster, events coordinator at the museum.

“After the pixel-perfect success of our Minecraft summer, dragons felt like the natural next step.

“Based on the beloved children’s books written by British author Cressida Cowell which spawned a movie series, we can’t wait to recreate some of the adventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III right here in Wimborne.”

Entry to the museum entitles you to an annual pass valid for a year. For more details visit www.museumofeastdorset.co.uk.