Easter at Dalkeith Country Park

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Join us for an egg-stravaganza of family fun & events this Easter holiday at Dalkeith Country Park!

About Easter at Dalkeith Country Park

Listed Under Family and Kids Events / Days Out Events / Easter Holiday Events

Location: Dalkeith Country Park, via Kings Gate, Dalkeith, EH22 1ST

Join us for an egg-stravaganza of family fun & events this Easter holiday. Experience the thrill of the Fort Douglas Easter Festival, where adventure awaits at every turn. Lace up your running shoes for the 1k Bunny Fun Run, a high-energy dash through our picturesque country park. Let your littles unleash their creativity at the Kids’ Easter Workshops, where imaginations soar and crafts come to life. And don’t miss the chance to share a magical morning on Easter Sunday, when you can join the Easter Bunny for Breakfast.

Fort Douglas Easter Festival - Friday 29 March - Monday 01 April
Indulge your taste buds with tasty offerings from the best of Scottish street food traders, then brace yourself for an adrenaline rush on the zorbing cannon ball run. Let your imagination soar with Easter face painting, and join in the hunt for hidden treasures on the Easter scavenger hunt. Don’t forget to pay a visit to the Bunny Bothy to meet the Easter Bunny and treat yourself at the Candy Floss Cabin. And of course Fort Douglas adventure playground is at the heart of all the fun!

Kids' Easter Workshops - Friday 29 March to Sunday 07 April
- Easter Craft Workshops: 30 March & 06 April from 10.00 to 11.00 and on 29 & 31 March, 01, 05 & 07 April from 14.00 to 15.00, £13.50pp
- Easter Gingerbread House Decorating: 01 & 05 April at 10.00 to 12.00 and 30 March & 06 April from 14.00 to 16.00, £15pp
- Easter Cookie Decorating Workshops: 29 & 31 March & 07 April 10.00 to 11.00, £13.50pp

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - Sunday 31 March
Join the Easter Bunny for Breakfast on Easter Sunday. The Kitchen at Restoration Yard is hosting an Easter Breakfast stacked high with pancakes and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Each child under the age of 12 will also receive an Easter egg.

Bunny Fun Run - Sunday 07 April
Take part in our 1k Bunny Fun Run ~ family fun for everyone with two or four legs ~ yes dogs are welcome too!

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