Hopetoun

Summer Holiday Activities - Pond Dipping
2022-07-29 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Hopetoun House
Details: Join us to explore the resident wildlife in Hopetoun’s Round Pond. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Meeting Place: Staff/signage will direct you on the day.
Cost: Grounds only admission: Adult £6.00, Child £4.00
BOOKING ESSENTIAL ON ALL ACTIVITIES – Click here to book.

Ranger Led Grounds Walk
2022-07-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-06-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-05-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-04-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Hopetoun House
Details: This Ranger led walk will guide you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape and aims to compliment the information offered inside the House. Look out for wildlife whilst enjoying the specimen trees and plants of the designed landscape.
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House
Cost: Grounds only admission: Adult £6.00, Child £4.00
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Click here to book.

Summer Holiday Activities - Naturecraft
2022-07-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Hopetoun House
Details: Join us to make your own wonderful art using nature as your inspiration. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Meeting Place: Staff/signage will direct you on the day.
Cost: Grounds only admission: Adult £6.00, Child £4.00
BOOKING ESSENTIAL ON ALL ACTIVITIES – Click here to book.

Flora Medica - Foraging Walk
2022-07-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Hopetoun House
Details: Join Anna Canning in collecting some wild ingredients to make a delicious snack or herbal remedy after a fascinating walk to learn about medicinal uses of local plants. Find out about recipes and herbal remedies of old. Sure to be a fascinating day out. Book now as places will fill up fast.
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House
Cost: £20
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. PLACES ARE LIMITED.
Click here to book.

Monday Holiday Stroll
2022-05-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Hopetoun House
Details: Enjoy your bank Holiday at Hopetoun with a 3 hour guided walk around the Grounds and the Estate, including Abercorn Church, and explore the early summer sights and sounds. Not suitable for children under 12.
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House
Cost: Grounds only admission: Adult £6.00, Child £4.00
BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Click here to book

Alfa Romeo Owners Club UK - Scottish Italian Car Day 2022
2022-05-29 11:00 - 15:00 | Hopetoun House
The Alfa Romeo Owners Club presents the Scottish Italian Car Day 2022, at Hopetoun House, South Queensferry.
As numbers are restricted, entry to this event is by advance ticket only ant must be purchased via the below link
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

FLY Open Air 2022
2022-05-21 12:00 - 2022-05-22 22:00 | Hopetoun House
Fly Open Air will return to Hopetoun House on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22n May 2022
Full event details can be viewed below;
FLY Open Air (flyflyfly.co.uk)

Please be aware that from Friday 13th May this outdoor event will be setting up. During this time there will be some disruption in front of the House whilst the event organisers build stages and install event equipment.
Once in the House and Grounds all will be as peaceful and enjoyable as ever.

Family Easter Fun
2022-04-17 12:00 - 2022-04-18 16:00 | Hopetoun House
Drop in anytime between 12noon and 4pm and take part in Hopetoun’s Easter activities. Try the trail, find hidden treasure and join in with some competitions. Fun for all the family! Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Meeting Place: Staff/signage will direct you on the day.
Cost: Grounds only admission applies: Adult £6.00, Child £4.00
EVENT DROP-IN
BOOK TICKETS HERE
Pre booking recommended however payment at ticket Kiosk upon arrival also available.

Snowdrop Sunday
2022-02-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Hopetoun House
Details: Hopetoun House Grounds are open as part of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival. Head out on a self-led wander and explore the natural snowdrop display in the Hopetoun hundred acres. Warm up with delicious food and hot drinks in the Stables Tearoom, open exclusively to Snowdrop Sunday visitors.
Book a place on a morning (11am – 12.30pm) or afternoon (2.30 – 4pm) guided walk. What better way to spend a Sunday?
Meeting Place: Staff/signage will direct you on the day.
PRE BOOKING ADVISED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL
Snowdrops General Admission
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Adult £5.50, Children £3.50, Pensioner/Student £5.00, Family (2 + 2) £15.00, Registered Disabled £3.50.

Snowdrops Guided Walk with Ranger
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Adult £8.50, Children £6.50, Pensioner/Student £8.00, Family (2 + 2) £27.00, Registered Disabled £6.50 (includes entry fee)

Wedding Showcase Event
2022-02-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Hopetoun House
Whether you are considering Hopetoun House to host your special day, or you have already booked your wedding at
Hopetoun, we would be delighted to welcome you and your bridal party to Hopetoun.
On the day you will have the opportunity to see Hopetoun set up for a wedding ceremony and reception and our
experienced team will be available to discuss your plans and answer any questions you may have.
You will also have the opportunity to meet with our preferred suppliers to see how they can enhance your day.
This exclusive event is strictly by appointment only so please contact a member of our weddings team
on weddings@hopetoun.co.uk or call 0131 331 2451 to make your personal appointment.

Hopetoun's Tree-mendous Walks
2021-11-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-11-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-11-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Hopetoun House
Available when Hopetoun is normally closed, this Ranger-led walk will guide you through the nature and history of some of the specimen trees found throughout Hopetoun’s designed landscape. Look out for wildlife whilst learning about the historical use, folklore and natural history of the trees within the Hopetoun 144 acres.
Dates:

Sunday 3rd October
Sunday 10th October
Sunday 17th October
Sunday 7th November
Sunday 14th November
Sunday 21st November

Time; 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House
Cost: Grounds entry fee £5.50 adult, £3.50 child
This walk is not suitable for children aged under 8
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Hopetoun’s Tree-mendous Walks (venpos.net)

Fascinating Fungi
2021-10-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Hopetoun House
*** FULLY BOOKED***
We hope to explore the fruiting fungi at Hopetoun. With internationally important fungi lawns, and woodlands bursting with mushrooms of all shapes and sizes, you will be guided on a gentle walk to explore the fascinating world of fungi. Please note – we will not be collecting for the pot on this walk.
Date: Sunday 17th October
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House
Cost: Grounds entry fee £5.50 adult, £3.50 child
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Facinating Fungi (venpos.net)

Hopetoun’s Tree-mendous Walks
2021-10-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Hopetoun House

Tracks, Trails and Signs Walk
2021-09-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Hopetoun House
Have you ever wondered who ate that pine cone, or left that footprint or even left their smelly calling card? When you walk through the woods you are not guaranteed to see who it was but this Ranger-led guided walk aims to help you investigate the food, footprints and faeces.
Cost: Grounds entry fee- £5.50 adult, £3.50 child
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House
BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Click here to book

August Wander
2021-08-30 13:00 - 16:00
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House
Details: August is a popular month to get out and explore. Enjoy this Ranger-led walk taking in interesting corners of Hopetoun this summer. Enjoy a walk around the historic landscape of Hopetoun House and onto the Estate, including Abercorn Church. Bring a snack/lunch. Not suitable for children under 12.
Cost: Grounds entry fee £5.50 adult, £3.50 child
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Click here to book your visit to Hopetoun House and Grounds.

Groovy Geology
2021-08-02 13:00 - 16:30
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House
Details: Enjoy your Bank Holiday at Hopetoun with a Ranger-led stroll along the foreshore exploring part of the best of West Lothian’s geological resource. We might even spot some local wildlife as we go! Not suitable for children under 8. Exact times subject to change with the tidal forecast. This walk will cover approx. 3 miles with rough underfoot conditions and requires a good level of fitness.
Cost: Grounds entry fee £5.50 adult, £3.50 child
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Click here to book up to 2 weeks prior to the event.

Ian Henderson & Jean Hall Exhibition
2021-08-01 11:00 - 2021-08-31 16:30 | Hopetoun House
During August Ian Henderson & Jean Hall with return to Hopetoun House for the 6th year, to display and sell a collection of their own handmade paintings and ceramics.

Both artists live locally, near South Queensferry in Scotland. They are both graduates of Edinburgh College of Art and are husband and wife.

Jean studied Painting at Art College and is a well-known exhibitor in a wide range of commercial galleries in Scotland and abroad whilst Ian has studied Ceramics and Sculpture and works in a variety of media including ceramics, drawing, printmaking and video.

You can find Ian and Jean in The Outer Room during August when we are open to the public (Friday – Monday). Access to the exhibition is included within your house or grounds tickets.

House & Grounds tickets can be purchased here;

https://hopetoun.co.uk/house-and-grounds/visit-the-house-and-grounds/general-admission-to-hopetoun-house-fri-sat-sun-only/

Flora Medica - Foraging Walk - FULLY BOOKED
2021-07-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Hopetoun House
*** EVENT FULLY BOOKED***
Join Anna Canning, an expert botanist and wild plant forager, on this guided walk around Hopetoun. Collect some wild ingredients to make a delicious snack or herbal remedy after a fascinating walk learning about medicinal uses of local plants. Find out about recipes and herbal remedies of old. Sure to be a fascinating day out. Book now as places will fill up fast!
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House
Cost: £20
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Visit www.hopetoun.co.uk to book up to 2 weeks prior to the event.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK

Tree Babies
2021-06-13 13:30 - 15:00, 2021-06-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Hopetoun House
Tree Babies classes are for pregnant women and parents/caregivers with babies in a sling or infant carrier usually up to 12 months old.
Each 90 minutes class enjoys mindful movement, gratitude practice and the opportunity to just ‘be’. Enjoy a gentle forest walk to forage for materials to create nature mandalas and art. Learn mindfulness techniques to help quieten the mind and create calm and balance in your daily life. Connect with others in your community and nurture long lasting friendships while enjoying a delicious herbal tea

Well-Being in Nature
2021-06-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Hopetoun House
Join the Hopetoun Ranger in some nature connection practices to help enhance well-being through observing nature and enjoying the outdoors. Activities will include using the senses and nature awareness. Not suitable for children under 16.
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House
Cost: Grounds entry fee £5.50 adult
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Visit www.hopetoun.co.uk to book up to 2 weeks prior to the event.
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Hopetoun Horse Trials
2021-06-12 08:00 - 2021-06-13 19:00 | Hopetoun Estate, South Queensferry, West Lothian, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
Hopetoun Horse Trials – Saturday 12th & 13th of June 2021
This event is closed to the public due to COVID protocol.
John Muir Way – Info for walkers & cyclists
If your walking/ cycling the John Muir way which passes through Deer Park, please stick to the route, follow signage and listen to the advice of volunteers working at the event.

For full event information please contact the event organisers below;
Kick on Events
Dawn Edward
dawn@kickonevents.co.uk
07767 841 407

Tree Tots
2021-06-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Hopetoun House
Tree Tots is a 60 minutes class for parents/caregivers and their toddlers up to age 3yrs to explore mindful movement and art in nature.
Enjoy a forest walk to forage for art materials and engage in nature activities. Listen to a story or sing some songs, a class to be surrounded in nature and enjoy all the beautiful benefits on offer
