WinterFest
Step into the magic of WinterFest and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park!
About WinterFest
| 28th Nov 2025 to 4th Jan 2026 | |
| Various times - see event website for details | |
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Dalkeith Country Park Dalkeith Country Park Via King's Gate, Dalkeith EH22 2NA |
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| Various - See event website for details | |
| Visit the event website here | |
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Glide across our new and improved Skating Rink under twinkling lights, visit Santa in his Grotto or join him for a special group session at ‘A Tale with Santa’ in The Christmas Cabin.
Race in the Festive Doddie Dash, get creative in the Kids’ Christmas Workshops, or gather friends to craft something special in Restoration Yard’s Wreath Making Workshops. And don’t miss a magical start to the day at Breakfast with Santa. Plan your perfect festive day out and soak up the Christmas spirit at WinterFest!
Go Ape Sundown Adventures:
Experience Go Ape’s high ropes thrills like never before with Sundown Adventures in Scotland for the very first time. As part of this year’s WinterFest programme, Go Ape Dalkeith is opening its treetop courses after dark, on select dates between 28 November and 30 December.
Plus, join us for the magical launch of WinterFest at The Park!
Friday 28 November | 18:00 to 21:00
From 18:00, enjoy late-night shopping in The Store at Restoration Yard, festive food and drinks, cosy fire pits with s’mores, and our Meet the Maker stalls. Santa will light up the night at 18:30, and our Skating Rink opens for its first spins of the season.
Gather friends and family for an evening of festive fun – and don’t forget, parking is free!
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