Summer activities at Hopetoun House and Grounds.

Summer Holidays are here and we have some fabulous child-friendly and family-friendly events coming up.

🐛 Minibeast Safari – Sunday 30th June 2024 🐛

Discover the fascinating world of minibeasts at Hopetoun.

🎨 Sketchbook & Portfolio Course with Peter J Scott and the Hopetoun Education Department Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th July 2024 🎨

The Hopetoun House Education Department is pleased to bring you another of the very popular art workshops with local artist Peter Scott.

🏰 Victorians at Hopetoun Experience – Friday 12th July 2024 🏰

Have you ever wondered what it was like to work and live in a grand house like this, way back in Victorian times? Well, now’s your chance to find out!

🦌 Deer Bambinos – Sunday 14th July 2024 🦌

Join us for a fun-filled Deer-Themed Family Guided Walk at Hopetoun House! Enjoy games and activities as we explore the beautiful Hopetoun Grounds.

🖌 Brush with History – A children’s art tour and workshop – Friday 19th July 2024 🖌

Calling all budding artists. Join our education team on a special quest through the grand rooms of Hopetoun.

🐦 Make Your Own Willow Bird Feeder – Friday 26th July 2024 🐦

Looking for a fun and creative way to keep your kids entertained this summer? Join us for our Make Your Own Willow Bird Feeder workshop!

🌲 World Nature Conservation Day (Being a Countryside Ranger) – Sunday 28th July 2024 🌲

What do Rangers do?! Come along as a family to learn all about conserving the wild places of Scotland – the Countryside Ranger way!

🏰 Victorians at Hopetoun Experience – Friday 2nd August 2024 🏰

Have you ever wondered what it was like to work and live in a grand house like this, way back in Victorian times? Well, now’s your chance to find out!

🦋 Wings and Things – Friday 9th August 2024 🦋

Parents, bring your little explorers to discover the amazing world of winged creatures! Our fun-filled event includes citizen science activities, games, and crafts, all designed to teach kids about the wonders of flight in nature.

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Hopetoun is clearly sign posted from Glasgow and Edinburgh, we recommend you travel towards South Queensferry and follow the brown tourist signs.

Alternatively, for Sat Nav please use post code EH30 9RW which will direct you to Farquhar Terrace in South Queensferry, from here it is a straight road from this point for about 1.5 miles.

Please note that there is no access to Hopetoun House from the Bo’ness road A904 (even though your Sat Nav might tell you otherwise).

Car parking at Hopetoun  is free of charge with the exception of large public events where additional charges may apply.

For further details please visit our Find Us page.

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House and Grounds Opening Hours

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Hopetoun House & Grounds are open 5 days per week, Thursday - Monday inclusive (11am - 5pm. Last entry into the House at 4pm)

2026 Season Dates

03 April - 27 September 2026

Open 5 days per week (Thursday - Monday)

From 11am to 5pm (last entrance is 4pm)

 

Relocation & Closure Dates

The Stables Kitchen will be closed to the public on the following days for private events. The House & Grounds will remain open.

Saturday 1st August 2026

Saturday 8th August 2026

Saturday 26th September 2026

 

The Stables, House and Grounds will be closed entirely on the following dates:

Saturday 30th May 2026

Friday 14th August 2026

Saturday 15th August 2026

Saturday 5th September 2026

Saturday 12th September 2026

 

 

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News from Hopetoun

Grounds and Wildlife

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The Grounds at Hopetoun are the perfect place to watch and enjoy wildlife. From quiet woodland corners to the beautiful spring garden, there is something to look out for throughout the year. For more information on our Grounds Map and Nature Trails please visit Grounds and Wildlife.

 

Event Enquiry

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For more information on how we can assist you in planning your perfect event, please contact us by completing our enquiry form.

Corporate Event Gallery

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For some inspiration for your next event please view our Corporate Event Gallery.

Photo Galleries

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Check out our galleries of images of the Hopetoun House grounds and estate

Wedding Enquiry

7For more information on how we can assist you in planning your perfect wedding, please contact us by completing our enquiry form.

Wedding Gallery

A collection of beautiful images from weddings at Hopetoun House can be found in our Wedding Gallery.

Ranger and Education Gallery

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Please click here to view our Ranger and Education Gallery.

 

Sandford Award Winner 2020

The Hopetoun House Education Team has once again been awarded the Sandford Award, a fantastic achievement. The Sandford Award is an independently judged, quality assured assessment of education programmes at heritage sites, museums, archives and collections across the British Isles. Hopetoun previously received this award in 2010, 2015 and have once again proven themselves to the judging panel.

 

Midhope Access Restrictions

Midhope CastleDue 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.

We only refuse access in the interests of public safety or for security reasons. Even when access is permitted we urge you to be aware this is a working area.