Cockenzie House and Gardens

Cockenzie House and Gardens is a hidden gem, a Jacobean house built in 1675 by the Seton family and surrounded by gardens.

About Cockenzie House and Gardens

	22 Edinburgh Road Cockenzie, Prestonpans EH32 0HY
	01875819456
	Cockenzie House and Gardens Website
	Facebook information can be found here

Listed Under Attractions - Days Out / Attractions - Gardens and Parks / Accommodation - Self Catering

Don’t be put off by the clinker walls, come inside and you will find welcoming gardens, unique garden follies, a café, a plant nursery and the Heritage Chamber – the heart of Cockenzie and Port Seton’s rich and varied heritage.

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Upcoming Events at Cockenzie House and Gardens

Health and Wellbeing

Introduction to 9D Breathwork

Selected dates between 10th November 2025 - 1st December 2025

Cockenzie House and Gardens, Prestonpans

If you’ve been curious about breathwork but unsure where to start, this 4-Week 9D Breathwork series is your chance to experience it for yourself.

Shopping

Ladies Christmas Shopping Evening

28th November 2025

Auld Kirk, Cockenzie and Port Seton

Come along and enjoy a fizzy evening at Cockenzie House and Gardens Ladies Christmas Shopping Event held in the Auld Kirk in Cockenzie on Friday 28th November!

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National Museum of Scotland

National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1JF

Connecting Scotland to the world and the world to Scotland.

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Edinburgh Zoo

134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh West EH12 6TS

Edinburgh Zoo is owned by The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS). The Society was founded in March 1909, and the Zoo opened in July 1913.

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Trinity House

99 Kirkgate, Leith EH6 6BJ

Trinity House was once the base of the Incorporation of Mariners and Shipmasters and this elegant Georgian house now holds an outstanding collection of maritime treasures.

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Scottish Seabird Centre

Scottish Seabird Centre The Harbour, North Berwick EH39 4SS

The Scottish Seabird Centre is situated at North Berwick harbour, East Lothian, with stunning views across the Firth of Forth and the iconic Bass Rock.

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Almondell & Calderwood Country Park

Almondell & Calderwood Country Park Almond Lodge, Broxburn EH52 5PE

Probably the best kept secret in West Lothian, Almondell & Calderwood Country Park is a 220-acre park and 4 star visitor attraction!

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Vogrie Country Park

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Vogrie offers a haven of tranquillity in the heart of Midlothian's countryside.

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The Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse Canongate, Edinburgh East EH8 8DX

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.

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National Galleries of Scotland: Modern

73 & 75 Belford Road, Edinburgh West EH4 3DR

Home to Scotland's outstanding national collection of modern and contemporary art, the National Galleries of Scotland includes two buildings, Modern One and Modern Two.

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Scottish Owl Centre

Scottish Owl Centre Polkemmet Country Park, Whitburn EH47 0AD

The Scottish Owl Centre is the home to Scotland's largest collection of owls. Located in Polkemmet County Park, it is both a fun and educational day out for the whole family.

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