What's on at Hopetoun
Hopetoun House and Grounds are now open to visit daily until 26th September.
SEPTEMBER
Saturday 11th September: Ford Galaxy Summer Cinema in Association with Real Radio - Winning family film.....ET!
To cellebrate the launch of the new Ford Galaxy, come and enjoy an evening of fun activities, unpack your picnics and enjoy a screening of this classic family film - ET.
PLEASE NOTE: Tickets will not be available on site on the night
Saturday 18th September & Sunday 19th September: Hopetoun Green Volunteers - 10am-1pm
Help the Hopetoun Rangers carry out conservation work in the magnificent designed landscape of Scotland's finest stately home. Booking required - 0131 319 3956, email: ranger@hopetoun.co.uk
Hopetoun House Ranger Service are offering the following walks as part of West Lothian Walking Week 2010 (20-26 September).
Monday 20th September: Kids Woodland Walk - 2pm-3.30pm
Led by: Ranger for Hopetoun House.
Distance: 1km
Start: Hopetoun Gate House
No of participants: 20
Cost: FREE
Join the Ranger as we search Hopetoun's woods for tracks and signs of the different animals that live there. We will search for animal homes and also carry out a mini beast hunt!
Booking is essential for this walk and you can register by contacting: 01506 775 626 or email HIT@westlothian.gov.uk
Wednesday 22nd September: Hopetoun's Access Routes - 10am-12pm
Led by: Ranger for Hopetoun House.
Distance: 3km
Start: Hopetoun Gate House
No of participants: 20
Cost: FREE
Circular walk examining the free access routes around Hopetoun, including the entrance drive, Fallow Deer Park and West Lothian's shoreline. Suitable for able adults and familites with primary aged children.
Booking is essential for this walk and you can register by contacting: 01506 775 626 or email HIT@westlothian.gov.uk
OCTOBER
Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd October - Galloway Antiques Fair
Nationally known Antiques and Fine Art Dealers are exhibiting the following: Furniture (Town & Country), Porcelain (English & Continental), Jewellery, Clocks, Silver, Sculpture, Glass, Paintings, Treen, Objets De Vertu, Antique Fishing Tackle, Antique Maps and Prints. Enquiries and further information from Galloway Antiques Tel: 01423 522122
Thursday 14th & Friday 15th October - Hopetoun House Master Classes: Fashion, Ritual, Furniture & Textiles: The Phenomenon of The State Bed.
This conference, the first in a series planned for Hopetoun, should be of interest to anyone with a serious interest in or responsibility for high-status historic interiors, furniture or textiles, or all three!
Sunday 17th October - Cancer Research 10K Run
We are delighted to host this popular event again and the route will take you through some stunning scenery here at Hopetoun. The race starts at 11am. To register online visit www.run10k.org
Saturday 23rd October: Ranger Walk - Hopetoun’s Autumn Walk 2pm - 3.30pm (booking required)
With Hopetoun closed for the winter season this is an excellent chance to enjoy the Grounds in their full autumn splendour. Marvel at the multi coloured woods and keep your eyes peeled for fascinating fungi, hungry squirrels and our normally shy Jays. Our Red Deer will be rutting and should be in good voice.
Price: £3.70 adults, £2.20 children (Includes Grounds Entrance Charge and coffee).
Free for 2010 Grounds Season Ticket holders. Meet at the Car Park
NOVEMBER
Saturday 6th November - Hopetoun Bonfire Night with Fireworks
Be sure to put this date in your diary NOW. New, improved access arrangements are in place following the outstanding popularity of last year's event with a programme of funfair rides, fire jugglers and dancers and fantastic food stalls. Build up to the fireworks hosted by Forth1 Radio/TV Presenter and Big Bad Panto Villain, Grant Stott. 
Gates Open from 3.30pm, Bonfire Lit at 5.30pm, Fireworks at 6.30pm. Funfair & Food available until 9pm.
Please bring your own torch and seat, but not your own fireworks!
Tickets available in advance only, catch the early bird deal from Friday 10th September until 1st October, from www.ticketsoup.com or 0844 481 8898.
Ticket Prices
Early Bird: Adults £8.50, Children £4.50
Standard Price: Adults £10, Children £6, Under 3's go Free
Saturday 13th November: Ranger Walk - Hopetoun’s Fungi Walk 2pm-3.30pm (booking required)
Join the Ranger as we learn about mushrooms, toadstools and the various other fungi present in the internationally important lawns and grounds of Hopetoun House.
Price £3.70 adults, £2.20 children (Includes Grounds Entrance Charge and coffee) Meet in the Ranger Centre
Friday 26th, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th November : 'The Present Event', Hopetoun's Exclusive Christmas Shopping Fair. Opening times:10am - 4.30pm
Be sure to come along and shop to your hearts content at our annual Christmas Shopping Fair.
