Education
Hopetoun is an excellent educational resource for lifelong learning. A range of activity based workshops, activities and events is suitable for a wide variety of groups from nursery, primary and secondary schools to students of further education, special interest groups and the general public.
The Education Team works directly with schools groups on curriculum based themes relating to the House, and works with the Ranger Service to offer activities in the Grounds. Hopetoun provides a research facility and academic resource to PhD and tertiary students as well as to professionals for Continuing Professional Development. Group visits from educational and historical organisations interested in the heritage and conservation of Hopetoun House are encouraged. The Hopetoun Archive, probably the most complete family archive in Britain, is accessible by groups and individuals by prior arrangement for detailed studies.
"Dear Education Centre,
Just wanted to pass on a huge thank you to Mrs Ward and Peter, especially for making our trip to Hopetoun House so memorable. The children loved their day and from the very first were engaged in the most well organised and worthwhile activities. I was so impressed with the standard of presentation and the so capable teaching and leadership skills. I have been on many outings and this has rated as one of the best!! The children were full of it!! And today we loved looking at our photos. Highlights were certainly "the deer" and beleive it or not "the Potty" and the "rabbit poo!". Well done to you and thank you again for such a worthwhile and happy experience. Bellsquarry Primary School"
The Education Team welcomes children's groups of all ages from nursery to tertiary education. Visits can be tailor-made; for younger children these can include games, costume and drama whilst for older groups they could focus on fine art, 18th century furniture, architecture or gardens. Our education room and other facilities can be booked for study visits by all sizes of groups, with ample free coach and car parking.
The Young Hopetoun Club
The Young Hopetoun Club is a Saturday morning club for children aged between 7 and 12; it meets once a month from September to June. There is a varied programme of fun activities and crafts on offer, including nature trails and pond dipping in the grounds together with craft sessions and drama workshops held within the House itself.
Saturday 9 January Outdoor Access Fun Day
Go for a winter walk, play games and learn all about your access rights in the countryside.
Saturday 6 February Carnival
Make masks for Carnival and pose in the grounds!
Saturday 6 March The Hopetoun Players
Create a theatrical performance using the masks you made.
Saturday 27 March Easter Eggsplosion
Join us for a morning of egg decoration and Easter crafts.
Saturday 8 May YHC Guiding
Be a guide for the day in Hopetoun House.
Saturday 12 June Woodland Art
Spend a creative morning in Hopetoun grounds.
Saturday 4 September Hopetoun from the Outside
Visit the roof, make and play Victorian street games.
Saturday 2 October The Ranger ‘s Challenge
What will your outdoor challenge be this year?
Saturday 6 November Drumming Workshop
Get your groove on in the Hopetoun woods.
Saturday 4 December Season’s Greetings
Christmas Crafts for the festive season.
For further information email: education@hopetoun.co.uk