
What to expect?
This year, we are so excited to be launching the Fort Douglas Easter Festival, promising an unforgettable celebration filled with adventure, fun, and Easter-themed activities.
Fort Douglas adventure playground will host this sensational Easter Festival in the heart of Dalkeith Country Park. With street food traders, a Zorbing Cannon Ball run, scavenger hunt, face painting, candy floss and a spectacular Easter Bunny Bothy.
Let’s find out more…

Zany Zorbing & Face Painting Fun
At the Fort Douglas Easter Festival, the excitement knows no bounds with the exhilarating Zorbing Cannon Ball Run and face painting stations!
Kids can bounce and roll inside giant inflatable balls in our dedicated Zorbing zone, while colourful face painting stations will transform them into mini Easter bunnies.

Easter Bunny Bonanza: Hunt & Hangout
And the fun continues! Embark on an egg-citing adventure with the thrilling Easter Scavenger Hunt and visit to the Bunny Bothy to meet the Easter Bunny and capture your festival memories with a Bunny photo opp.
Kids will love scouring Fort Douglas for hidden treasures and hunting down clues, while the Bunny Bothy provides the perfect opportunity to snap photos and share special moments with everyone’s favourite Easter Bunny.

The Food Village
With a variety of tasty treats to choose from, kids (and adults!) can boost their energy levels to ensure maximum enjoyment throughout the festival.
From savoury bites provided by the best of Scottish street food traders to sweet treats from the Candy Floss Cabin, there’s something to satisfy every craving and keep the excitement going all session long. Keep an eye on our socials for street food trader updates.

And Fort Douglas Fun!
As if you thought the fun ends there! Whether you’re a seasoned Fort Douglas visitor or embarking on your very first visit, the adventure playground is at the heart of our Easter Festival.
Run, slide, fly, climb and explore the most magical adventure playground. Bridges and slides, turreted treehouses, zip wires, rope bridges, climbing walls and tunnels await. Perfect for children up to 12 years, with a toddler play area for under 5s. Let the Easter adventures continue…

Book Tickets Now
Open from Friday 29 March to Monday 01 April.
Ready to book? The Fort Douglas Easter Festival will be open for two sessions each day to ensure optimal fun for all of our little adventurers. Visit the Fort Douglas Easter Festival event page for further information on tickets and pricing.
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