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SUMMARY:Snowdrop Weekend
DESCRIPTION:SNOWDROP WEEKEND – Hopetoun House Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 2026 \nHopetoun House is once again delighted to be taking part in the Scottish Snowdrop Festival\, offering visitors a rare chance to experience Hopetoun House and Grounds during the winter months. \nJoin us on Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 2026\, and celebrate the first signs of spring with a refreshing winter walk through our beautiful Grounds\, carpeted with delicate snowdrops. \nWe will be open from 10am–4pm daily (with last entry at 3pm). \nAs a seasonal visitor attraction\, this is one of the few chances to visit Hopetoun House outside our main season – we reopen officially on Friday 3rd April 2026. \nWhat to enjoy:\nVisit the House and Grounds or Grounds only. Dogs on leads are also welcome in the Grounds and in the Stables Kitchen\, making this a perfect winter day out for the whole family. \nJoin one of our Ranger-led Snowdrop Guided Walks (two per day)\, where you will discover the fascinating history\, folklore and symbolism of snowdrops\, including rare varieties such as Galanthus plicatus and Flore Pleno \nFollow our Snowdrop Trails in both the House and Grounds and enjoy complementary snowdrop-themed crafts for young children in our Education Room. \nWarm up afterwards in the Stables Kitchen\, with a delicious range of tasty treats. \nFreshly Baked Snowdrop Scone\nAvailable exclusively in The Stables Kitchen\nFresh from our ovens for Snowdrop Weekend only\, enjoy a beautifully baked scone made with white chocolate drops and local Scottish blossom honey. Served with jam and butter for £4.00\, or add cream for just £4.50. \nThe perfect treat after a winter walk through the snowdrops. \nTicket Options & Prices\nGrounds Only – Snowdrop Visit\nEnjoy a self-guided visit to the Grounds with snowdrops in bloom.Adult £7.00 | Concession £6.50 | Disabled £4.00 | Child (5–16) £4.00 | Family (2+2) £19.00Book Grounds Only tickets \nHouse & Grounds – Snowdrop Visit\nIncludes entry to Hopetoun House and Grounds for a self-guided snowdrop-themed visit.Adult £15.00 | Concession £13.50 | Disabled £7.00 | Child (5–16) £7.00 | Family (2+2) £40.00       Book House & Grounds tickets \nRanger-Led Snowdrop Guided Walk\nJoin the Hopetoun Ranger Service for a guided walk exploring snowdrops\, folklore and the winter landscape. Guided walks are very popular – pre-booking is required.Adult £8.50 | Child (over 4yo) £6.50 | Family (2+2) £27.00Book Guided Walk tickets \nWrap up warm\, enjoy the bracing winter air\, and experience Hopetoun at its most peaceful — a gentle promise of spring to come and a lovely opportunity to visit before the main season begins.
URL:https://hopetoun.co.uk/event/snowdrop-weekend-at-hopetoun-house/
LOCATION:Hopetoun House\, Hopetoun House\, South Queensferry\, City of Edinburgh\, EH30 9SL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children,Family,Nature and Guided Walks,Visiting Hopetoun House
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SUMMARY:Snowdrop Weekend
DESCRIPTION:SNOWDROP WEEKEND – Hopetoun House Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 2026 \nHopetoun House is once again delighted to be taking part in the Scottish Snowdrop Festival\, offering visitors a rare chance to experience Hopetoun House and Grounds during the winter months. \nJoin us on Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 2026\, and celebrate the first signs of spring with a refreshing winter walk through our beautiful Grounds\, carpeted with delicate snowdrops. \nWe will be open from 10am–4pm daily (with last entry at 3pm). \nAs a seasonal visitor attraction\, this is one of the few chances to visit Hopetoun House outside our main season – we reopen officially on Friday 3rd April 2026. \nWhat to enjoy:\nVisit the House and Grounds or Grounds only. Dogs on leads are also welcome in the Grounds and in the Stables Kitchen\, making this a perfect winter day out for the whole family. \nJoin one of our Ranger-led Snowdrop Guided Walks (two per day)\, where you will discover the fascinating history\, folklore and symbolism of snowdrops\, including rare varieties such as Galanthus plicatus and Flore Pleno \nFollow our Snowdrop Trails in both the House and Grounds and enjoy complementary snowdrop-themed crafts for young children in our Education Room. \nWarm up afterwards in the Stables Kitchen\, with a delicious range of tasty treats. \nFreshly Baked Snowdrop Scone\nAvailable exclusively in The Stables Kitchen\nFresh from our ovens for Snowdrop Weekend only\, enjoy a beautifully baked scone made with white chocolate drops and local Scottish blossom honey. Served with jam and butter for £4.00\, or add cream for just £4.50. \nThe perfect treat after a winter walk through the snowdrops. \nTicket Options & Prices\nGrounds Only – Snowdrop Visit\nEnjoy a self-guided visit to the Grounds with snowdrops in bloom.Adult £7.00 | Concession £6.50 | Disabled £4.00 | Child (5–16) £4.00 | Family (2+2) £19.00Book Grounds Only tickets \nHouse & Grounds – Snowdrop Visit\nIncludes entry to Hopetoun House and Grounds for a self-guided snowdrop-themed visit.Adult £15.00 | Concession £13.50 | Disabled £7.00 | Child (5–16) £7.00 | Family (2+2) £40.00       Book House & Grounds tickets \nRanger-Led Snowdrop Guided Walk\nJoin the Hopetoun Ranger Service for a guided walk exploring snowdrops\, folklore and the winter landscape. Guided walks are very popular – pre-booking is required.Adult £8.50 | Child (over 4yo) £6.50 | Family (2+2) £27.00Book Guided Walk tickets \nWrap up warm\, enjoy the bracing winter air\, and experience Hopetoun at its most peaceful — a gentle promise of spring to come and a lovely opportunity to visit before the main season begins.
URL:https://hopetoun.co.uk/event/snowdrop-weekend-at-hopetoun-house-2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Hopetoun House\, Hopetoun House\, South Queensferry\, City of Edinburgh\, EH30 9SL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children,Family,Nature and Guided Walks,Visiting Hopetoun House
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SUMMARY:Easter Family Opening Weekend
DESCRIPTION:*** Due to unforeseen circumstances\, Lunar Eclipse Therapy Ponies & Unicorns will no longer be joining us for this event***\n  \nEaster Opening – A Place to Explore\, Restore & Relax\nWe 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 perfect way to enjoy Hopetoun. \nBuilt 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. \n  \nFamily Activities\nOur award-winning Ranger & Education Team will be offering a fantastic range of fun and educational crafts and activities throughout the season. \nDrop 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. \nNew for 2026! We’re delighted to welcome our friends from Froglife (Sunday only). Little visitors can explore and learn about life cycles and ecosystems. \n  \nReconnect with Nature\nWander 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. \nLooking for something more guided? Join our Daffodil ranger-led walk on Saturday or Sunday (2:30pm) and discover the stories\, wildlife\, and seasonal highlights that make Hopetoun so unique. \nBook your Daffodil Guided Walk here \n  \nPause & Refuel at The Stables Kitchen\nA 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. \nDogs on leads are welcome in both the Grounds and The Stables Kitchen. \n  \nHopetoun Hounds\nWith so much to explore within the beautiful grounds at Hopetoun\, we’d love to see highlights of your four-legged friends enjoying their adventures. \nTag us in your photographs and\, at the end of each month during our opening season (April–September)\, we’ll choose our favourite snap. \nEach monthly winner will receive a Hopetoun hamper filled with goodies. \nDogs on leads are very welcome throughout the Grounds and in the Stables Kitchen\, so bring your pups along for the adventure. \nHappy exploring 🐕 \nBook online \nOur Opening Family Weekend activities take place on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th April and you can book Family Opening Weekend Tickets HERE \nTickets include activities\, trail maps\, onsite car parking and a sweet treat* for young explorers (*while stocks last). \nTickets for the Guided Daffodil Walk with Ranger Emma on Saturday & Sunday\, are limited and charged separately.  You can book for the Guided Daffodil Walk HERE \nThe House & Grounds will be open from Friday 3rd April through until 27th September\, (Thursday – Monday) and you can book General Entry Tickets HERE. \n 
URL:https://hopetoun.co.uk/event/easter-family-opening-weekend/
LOCATION:Hopetoun House
CATEGORIES:Children,Family,Nature and Guided Walks
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SUMMARY:AROC Scottish Italian Car Day
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Italian Car Day returns to Hopetoun House on Sunday 24th May 2026. Welcoming every Italian car marque including Alfa Romeo\, Lancia\, Fiat\, Abarth\, Maserati\, Ferrari\, De Tomaso\, Lamborghini and everything else from classic to modern. \nTo book tickets and for more information please contact the event organisers directly here: AROC Scottish Italian Car Day – Alfa Romeo Owners Club
URL:https://hopetoun.co.uk/event/aroc-scottish-italian-car-day-2/
LOCATION:Hopetoun House
CATEGORIES:Family
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