What's on at Hopetoun
Hopetoun House and Grounds are now closed on a daily basis until Easter 2011. However there are many special events happening over the next few months, in particular not to be missed is our very popular annual "Present Event", Hopetoun's Exclusive Christmas Shopping Fair on Friday 26th - Sunday 29th November. See below for further details on all remaining 2010 events and January 2011. Our major new event for 2011 is Hopetoun International Horse Trials on July 30th & 31st, definitely a date for your diary!
NOVEMBER
Friday 26th, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th November : 'The Present Event', Hopetoun's Exclusive Christmas Shopping Fair. Opening times:10am - 4.30pm, Admission £6
Be sure to come along and shop to your hearts content at our annual Christmas Shopping Fair. We have over 60 stands selling a wide range of high quality and unusual gifts for Christmas.
This year's nominated charity is St Columba's Hospice.
DECEMBER
Saturday 4th December - Hopetoun Green Volunteers - Winter Warmer
Assist the Ranger with practical conservation tasks within the Grounds of Hopetoun's stunning Designed Landscape. The session runs from 10am - 1pm and is FREE. All tools, gloves, teas and coffees are provided. Booking is required. Please book your places by telephoning 0131 319 3956 or email ranger@hopetoun.co.uk
Friday 10th December: Christmas at Hopetoun
The Rotary Club of South Queensferry in association with The Rotary Club of Linlithgow Grange presents "Christmas at Hopetoun 2010". Gala Concert featuring Christmas Classics, Songs and Readings in aid of Hope and Homes for Children Project Ubuntu. 7.30pm. Tickets £15 (to include a champagne reception).
Tickets available from: gordon@mcinally.org.uk or 0131 331 2136
Saturday 11th December: Family Craft Workshop 10.30am - 12 noon
Get into the Christmas spirit and go Christmas crackers at Hopetoun! Come along for a day of family fun, making various Christmas decorations. Materials will be provided, most from the grounds themselves. Mince pies, refreshments and Christmas music will also be provided.
Cost £5 Adults, £3 Children (Includes Grounds Entrance Charge)
Meet in the Education Room
Saturday 11th December: Adult Christmas Craft Workshop 2pm - 4 pm
Floral art teacher, Linda Soutar, joins us again to lead another relaxed and informal workshop where you will make two decorations to take home with you. Tea, coffee and Christmassy music provided. Majority of materials also included.
Cost £15 Adults (Includes Grounds Entrance Charge)
Meet in the Education Room
JANUARY 2011
Saturday 8th January 2011: Hopetoun's New Year Hike
Burn off those Christmas calories with a long walk around the Hopetoun Grounds. We will witness stunning views of Hopetoun House, the Forth Bridges, Abercorn Church, Blackness Castle and learn about the natural history of this special landscape.
Bring a snack for the walk, a healthy one if you can!
Time: 10am - 1pm
Cost: £3.70 adults, £2.20 children (Includes Grounds Entrance Charge)
Dogs welcome on lead
Meet at the car park
Booking Required
Please book your places by telephoning 0131 319 3956 or email ranger@hopetoun.co.uk
Saturday 22nd January 2011: Hopetoun Green Volunteers - New Year Resolutions
Burn off the Festive excess and get fit by assisting the Ranger with practical conservation tasks within the grounds of Hopetoun's stunning designed landscape. The session runs from 10am-1pm and is FREE. All tools, gloves, teas and coffees are provided. Booking is required. Please book your places by telephoning 0131 319 3956 or email ranger@hopetoun.co.uk