Why visit
It gives families a proper estate day with indoor heritage rooms, outdoor space, and enough room to reset between the more formal parts of the visit.
Before you go
At a glance
Opening times, tickets, address, parking, and the main practical details for planning your visit.
Opening times
Public 2026 season: 3 April - 27 September, Thursday-Monday, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with last house entry at 4:00 PM.
Tickets
House and Grounds: Adult £15, Child (4-15) £7, Family (2+2) £40, Little Ones (0-4) free. Grounds-only tickets start at £7 adult and £4 child.
Address
Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, Edinburgh EH30 9RW
Postcode
EH30 9RW
Parking
Parking is free for standard visits, though large public events can change access arrangements.
Last entry
Last house entry is 4:00 PM on public opening days.
Visit length
3-5 hours
Entry type
House and Grounds or Grounds Only tickets, booked online or bought at the gate
Official source
Official website
Planning shortcut
Plan this visit faster
The key trip-planning answers families usually want before committing to the day.
Best for
Families near Edinburgh who want a house-and-grounds day and are happy to plan around the seasonal public opening pattern.
How long to spend
Allow 3 to 5 hours if you want the house, grounds, playground time, and a stop for food.
Trip overview
About this location
The main reasons families add this stop to a Scotland itinerary.
Hopetoun House works best when you want a stately-home visit that still leaves room for younger children to run around outside. The mix of house interiors, estate grounds, and play-friendly open space makes it easier to pace than a house-only heritage stop, but it does need a bit of planning because the public season is limited.
Scotland's finest stately home with magnificent interiors and extensive parkland. The house showcases 18th-century aristocratic life while the grounds offer deer parks, woodland walks, and adventure playground. Regular events and exhibitions make this perfect for families interested in Scottish heritage.
On-site practicals
Facilities and amenities
Useful facilities families often check before visiting.
Tea room
Gift shop
Adventure playground
Parking
Toilets
Family planning
Parent tips
Extra context to make the visit smoother.
Treat this as an estate day rather than just a house tour because the grounds and open space help younger children reset between heritage sections. Use sat nav postcode EH30 9RW rather than the estate postal address. The site is fully closed on some 2026 event dates, so double-check the official page if you are planning a weekend visit.
Visual preview
Photos
A quick look at the setting before you visit.
Community notes
Reviews
What families are saying.