Easter Family Opening Weekend
Easter Opening – A Place to Explore, Restore & Relax
We are delighted to welcome both new and returning visitors as we re-open for the 2026 season on Friday 3rd April 2026. With Easter activities for all ages taking place on Saturday & Sunday, its the ideal way to enjoy Hopetoun.
Built in 1699, Hopetoun House remains a lived-in historic home, rich in character and heritage. Inside, our knowledgeable guides bring its remarkable story to life, sharing the architecture, treasured collections and fascinating histories that have shaped this extraordinary stately home for over three centuries.
Visitors are welcome to explore the House & Grounds, Thursday – Monday (Closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays), between Easter and 27th September 2026.
Family Activities
Our award-winning Ranger & Education Team will be offering a fantastic range of fun and educational crafts and activities throughout the season.
Drop in to the Ranger Centre and Education Room over the Easter weekend to discover more and enjoy a variety of family-friendly crafts and trails.
On Saturday & Sunday 12pm – 4pm, regular visitors Lunar Eclipse will be returning with their much-loved therapy ponies. Families will have the opportunity to meet the ponies and walk them down Lime Avenue (please note: an additional charge applies for pony walking).
New for 2026! We’re delighted to welcome our friends from Pondlife (Saturday only). Little visitors can explore and learn about life cycles and ecosystems.
Book your House & Grounds or Grounds Only tickets here.
Reconnect with Nature
Wander the Spring Garden Trail, where vibrant daffodils and early bluebells bring the landscape to life. Breathe in the fresh spring air as you take in sweeping sea views across the Firth of Forth.
Looking for something more guided? Join one of our Daffodil ranger-led walks on Saturday or Sunday (11:30 and 14:30) and discover the stories, wildlife, and seasonal highlights that make Hopetoun so unique.
Book your Daffodil Guided Walk here
Pause & Refuel at The Stables Kitchen
A visit to Hopetoun isn’t complete without time to relax at The Stables Kitchen. Our friendly team will be offering a range of home baking, light lunches and coffee – unhurried, comfortable and restorative.
Dogs on leads are welcome in both the Grounds and The Stables Kitchen.
Book your House & Grounds or Grounds Only tickets here.
Hopetoun Hounds
With so much to explore within the beautiful grounds at Hopetoun, we’d love to see highlights of your four-legged friends enjoying their adventures.
Tag us in your photographs and, at the end of each month during our opening season (April–September), we’ll choose our favourite snap.
Each monthly winner will receive a Hopetoun hamper filled with goodies.
Dogs on leads are very welcome throughout the grounds and in the Stables Kitchen, so bring your pups along for the adventure.
Happy exploring 🐕
Book online
Tickets are bookable online here and include onsite car parking, trail maps, activities and a sweet treat* for young explorers (*while stocks last).
Due to Midhope Castle's location on a private part of our Estate we often have to prohibit access to visitors due to filming, farming operations, estate activities or large public events in the surrounding area.
