Events for October 25, 2023 - October 18, 2023 › Family
A Servant’s Lot
Join us on Saturday the 27th of May to see the Hopetoun Explorers working as servants and acting as costumed house guides. The children will be in the house from 11am – 1pm. For more information on the Hopetoun Explorers and 2017 dates, please find the Hopetoun Explorer Programme 2017 here. Contact the Education an Ranger team on: 0313 3193959 or education@hopetoun.co.uk
Find out more »Father’s Day at Hopetoun House
Come and join us this Father’s day at Hopetoun House where we will be joined by members of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club. This event is part of a Round Britain tour of Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost motor cars dating back to 1907 whose owners have brought these magnificent cars from as far afield as Canada and the USA, Australia, Africa and Europe. They will also be accompanied by many more modern Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars belonging to members of the Rolls-Royce…
Find out more »Citizen Science- Summer Holiday Fun
Join us for some fun Science during the holidays and learn how to look after nature on your local patch
Find out more »Ferry Art Club
The Ferry Art Club are delighted to be holding an exhibition of new work in the Carriage Room at Hopetoun House.
Find out more »Art Exhibition
Local South Queensferry artists Ian Henderson and Jean Hall, who live on Hopetoun Estate, along with Esther Cohen, an East Lothian based artist, will present a brand new exhibition.
Find out more »Hopetoun House ‘Outside In’
Join our Head Guide on a walk round the outside of the house when he will point out the architecture and history of this remarkable building.
Find out more »Heartwood at Hopetoun
Heartwood 2017 Exhibition will be held at Hopetoun House in August.
Find out more »The Time Traveller’s Tour
Join us at Hopetoun House and travel through time with our very own Doctor Who, What, Where, When.
Find out more »Woodland Magic
Witches and Wizards, bring your human adults and teach them how to make potions and broomsticks in the magical woods at Hopetoun
Find out more »Snowdrop Sunday
As part of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival, Hopetoun will open its grounds for one day only this February.
Find out more »Magic Potions and Fairy Tales – Fully Booked
Summer Holiday activities for all the family.
Find out more »Magic Potions and Fairy Tales – Fully Booked
Summer holiday activities for all the family.
Find out more »Rotary Charity Classic/ Vintage Car Show
The Rotary Club of South Queensferry and Hopetoun House are pleased to announce the regeneration of the popular Car Show.
Find out more »Fireworks & Bonfire Night 2018
Ladies & Gentleman – Roll up! Roll Up! Come one, Come all!
Find out more »Family Crafternoon – Fully Booked
Get hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful decorations.
Find out more »Kids Event – Natural Crafts
Join us to make your own wonderful art using nature as your inspiration. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
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Hopetoun Fireworks & Bonfire Night 2019
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you!
You are invited to join us in celebrating a massive Happy 10th Birthday to Hopetoun Fireworks!
Find out more »Hopetoun Christmas Shopping Fair
Shop until your heart is content at our annual Christmas Shopping Fair.
Find out more »Bank Holiday Hike
Enjoy your bank Holiday at Hopetoun with a walk around the grounds and the estate and explore the early summer sights and sounds.
Find out more »Grounds Walk – postponed until further notice
This ranger led walk will lead you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape.
Find out more »Well-being in Nature – postponed until further notice
Saturday 13th June – postponed until further notice 10.30am – 12.00pm Details: Join the Ranger in some nature connection practices to help enhance well-being through observing nature and enjoying the outdoors. Activities will include barefoot walking, using the senses and nature awareness. Not suitable for children under 12. Cost: Grounds entry fee £5.50 adult, £3.50 child BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Contact ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 319 3956
Find out more »Pond Dipping – postponed until further notice
Summer Holiday Activities for all the family.
Find out more »Kids Event – Naturecraft – postponed until further notice
Join us to make your own wonderful art using nature as your inspiration. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Find out more »Kids Event – Story Making – postponed until further notice
Summer Holiday activities for all the family.
Find out more »Wreath Making – Family Session – Cancelled
Get hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful wreath and make some wood cookie ornaments to hang on your tree. Suitable for all the family.
Find out more »September Family Day ** SOLD OUT**
Come celebrate Scotland’s Stories at Hopetoun! Join us on Saturday 16th September, from 12pm – 4pm to learn all about Scotland’s folktales and stories, with fun activities for the whole family. ✨Mythical Creatures trail ✨Story corner ✨Storytelling sessions ✨Faerie craft ✨Story stick activity ✨Meet a real unicorn! ✨All within the beautiful (and magical) grounds of Hopetoun House Meeting Place: Staff/signage will direct you on the day. Cost: Grounds entrance BOOKING ESSENTIAL £4 supplement on the day to walk a unicorn.…
Find out more »Life as a Victorian Servant
This October break you are cordially invited to become a Victorian House servant. Dress up in the uniform they would wear, learn about the servant hierarchy and the types of jobs they would have to do. Butter making, quill penning and Victorian Street games will all be part of this immersive experience, available in our closed visitor season. Only available to children aged 7 – 12 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are encouraged to join…
Find out more »Autumn at Hopetoun
Come along to Hopetoun this October break and take part in a Ranger-led session. This is mainly an outdoor event where we’ll be learning about autumnal changes through a scavenger hunt, hibernating animals through den building, and creating some legendary nature art (indoor wet weather option of autumnal arts and crafts, and bird feeder making). Available to children aged 5 – 12 years old. Cost: £8 per child, one accompanying adult £2, all other adults £8 Choose between the morning…
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