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Deer Bambinos at Hopetoun

Name: Deer Bambinos at Hopetoun
Start: 2026-06-28T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-28T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Hopetoun House

June 28 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sunday 28 June 2026 | 12pm – 4pm

Meet the majestic Hopetoun red deer herd and enjoy a memorable wildlife experience as part of our popular Family Discovery Days series.

This engaging family event offers the chance to learn more about Britain’s native deer species while exploring the beautiful Grounds. Follow a themed trail, take part in creative crafts in the Education Room, and visit our Ranger at the Deer Park for informal drop-in talks.

Families will also have the opportunity to watch the deer enjoy a snack , with a little luck, spot this year’s calves—making this a truly special day for visitors of all ages.

What’s included:

🌿 A family-friendly trail through the Grounds

🎨 Deer-themed crafts in the Education Room

🦌 Ranger drop-in talks at the Deer Park

🥕 Watch the deer enjoying some carrots

All activities are included with your admission ticket. Visitors can choose between a Grounds Only ticket or a House & Grounds ticket, which also includes access to the historic House where our knowledgeable guides bring Hopetoun’s story to life.

A unique opportunity to connect with nature and wildlife at Hopetoun

Make a day of it

☕ The Stables Kitchen will be open, serving light lunches, sweet treats and refreshments.

Little one’s can enjoy the popular Little Explorers Lunch (£6.50), including:
Mini filled roll (cheese or ham), mini sausage roll (vegetarian option available), fresh fruit, flavoured water and a sweet treat
➕ Add soup +£1.00 | Add crisps +£1.50

Plan your visit

🎟️ Booking advised: Hopetoun Events & Activities 2026
🐶 Dogs welcome in the Grounds and The Stables kitchen (on leads)

Book early and come meet the herd at Hopetoun

Ticket prices: from £7 per person (adults) and £4 per person (children)

Summer VAT saving will be applied at time of purchase to above pricing – 15% off

Details

Date: June 28
Time:
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Event Category: Family Discovery Days 2026

Venue

Hopetoun House

In this section

Hopetoun is clearly sign posted from Glasgow and Edinburgh, we recommend you travel towards South Queensferry and follow the brown tourist signs.

Alternatively, for Sat Nav please use post code EH30 9RW which will direct you to Farquhar Terrace in South Queensferry, from here it is a straight road from this point for about 1.5 miles.

Please note that there is no access to Hopetoun House from the Bo’ness road A904 (even though your Sat Nav might tell you otherwise).

Car parking at Hopetoun is free of charge for visitors with a House & Grounds or Grounds only ticket, with the exception of large public events where additional charges may apply.

For further details please visit our Find Us page.