Events for February 1, 2016 - July 2, 2020 › Family
Snowdrop Sunday
For one day only this winter, Hopetoun’s grounds and Stables tearoom are open for you to enjoy the Snowdrop display as part of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival.
Find out more »Easter Fun at the Farm Shop
Celebrate Spring by meeting some of our cute lambs and chicks at the farm shop over Easter weekend plus fun competitions, offers and more
Find out more »Hopetoun House and Grounds Re-Open
Hopetoun House and Grounds will re-open for our 2016 season. We are open daily from Friday 25th March – Sunday 25th September from 10.30am – 5.00pm (Last entry 4.00pm)
Find out more »Gillespie Macandrew Hopetoun Horse Trials
The Gillespie Macandrew International Horse Trials is located on the magnificent Hopetoun estate with the 17th Century stately home in the centre of the action
Find out more »Dusk Watch
As the sun sets on a summers day, we go wandering in the grounds to look for Hopetoun’s nocturnal residents and visitors
Find out more »Hopetoun Fireworks & Bonfire Night 2016
With an extra touch of magic, wizardry and sorcery this year’s celebrations are guaranteed to be spellbinding!
Find out more »Crafty Christmas Creations
This session is now fully booked and we will not be able to accept any walk ins on the day.
Find out more »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.
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