Top 5 Easter Activities Near Edinburgh

Get your running shoes ready as the 1K Bunny Fun Run returns to Dalkeith Country Park on Sunday 13 April. Perfect for babies in buggies, littler legs (of 12 and under) and of course your four-legged friends, you’ll find the start line in front of the picturesque Dalkeith Palace. With prizes for the first bunnies to run, hop or jump across the finish line plus bunny ears & face painting for all those who take part. Plus our friends at Three Robins will be handing out delicious fruit smoothies to all little runners. There’s no better way to spend a Sunday morning with the family. Last few tickets remaining. Book your tickets now.

For little explorers, the popular sell-out Fort Douglas Easter Festival at Dalkeith Country Park is back for the second year from Friday 18 – Monday 21 April. Think zorbing, zip-lines, slides, face-painting, scavenger hunts with the Easter Bunny, sweet treats and hours of outdoor fun. With a choice of two sessions each day 10am – 1pm or 2pm – 5pm, it’s time to organise the family, grandparents too, for the ultimate Easter day out. Tickets are available from £6.50, book now as tickets cannot be guaranteed on the day.

Enjoy an Easter trail at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions from 29 March – 26 April. With five colourful eggs are hiding amongst 100 interactive exhibits, can you spot them all! Keep alert as you make your way around the attraction to help the Easter Bunny find all his missing eggs. Then bounce down to the gift shop for an egg-cellent sweet treat as a reward. Book your tickets now.

Head along to The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to help The White Rabbit find his way to a celebration – which of course he’s late for! Follow the clues and help him find his way round the garden. Receive a tasty treat as a reward. Hop along to the John Hope Gateway to pick up a booklet. £3 per trail booklet.

Step aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia just two miles from Edinburgh’s city centre. Follow in the footsteps of Royalty as you enjoy touring the five decks at your own pace whilst spotting the corgis hiding in the Easter-themed Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt. Plus, why not try on the crew’s uniforms and see the State Apartments. Book your tickets now.