Top things to do in Edinburgh this Easter

The birds are flocking to attend their annual spring party, but one of them is running late. Follow the clues to figure out who’s missing, and you might just receive an egg-citing reward!

Drop-in throughout the day to enjoy this self-guided trail.

Pirates have taken over Trinity House! Take a self-guided tour of the house, where there will be activities suitable for all ages including drop-in crafts and children’s games.

Disabled access to the ground floor of the house only. The vaults are down steep stairs.

Scotland’s finest stately home, Hopetoun House, reopens for 2025 this Easter weekend.

Enjoy Easter crafts in the Education Room, a trail through the wooded parkland and meet and greet ‘unicorns’ and therapy horses.

A diverse community cast of all faiths and none will tell the timeless story of Easter against the spectacular backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.

To mark the 20th year of the production, this year, the play is Behold the Man, a new version of the story which explores the topic of masculinity. Timeless themes of suffering, redemption and forgiveness play out against one of the best natural backdrops in the world.

The play is suitable for families, but parents are advised that there are some scenes which contain violence.

This is a BSL integrated and audio description performance.

Hop along to the Easter trail at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions and see if you can find the colourful eggs lost amongst 100 interactive exhibits. A sweet treat reward is available to all children taking part.

Early-bunnies get 20% off tickets during the holiday period for entry before 9am when booked in advance online.

Packed with exciting activities, Conifox Easter Festival has springtime adventures for all ages. Meet the Easter Bunny and snap a special keepsake photo. Take part in the Easter Egg Hunt, navigate the maze and search for plastic eggs to trade for a chocolate one. Then take part in the Easter-lympics for some friendly competition.

Entry to the festival includes access to the outdoor Adventure Park.

Now permanently berthed in Leith, just 2 miles from Edinburgh’s city centre, step aboard Queen Elizabeth II’s former floating palace for a great day out for all the family. Children and adults alike can tour the five decks, whilst spotting the corgis hiding in the easter-themed Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt.

Running across two action-packed weekends, families can enjoy range of exciting activities at Dalkeith Country Park.

Have breakfast with The Easter Bunny; hop, skip, and jump your way through the 1K Easter Bunny Fun Run and take part in outdoor adventures for all ages at the Fort Douglas Easter Festival.

From free drop-in cinema screenings and silent discos to circus skills and ocean-inspired art workshops, there’s plenty of activities for kids at Lost Shore Surf Resort this Easter.

Crack open Earth’s epic story this spring. Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh’s only Planetarium and Science Centre, invites visitors to embark on a season of discovery with a packed lineup of family-friendly activities and special evening events.

Tiny Tails: Dynamic Earth’s Spring Trail features baby animals of all shapes and sizes, and the chance to collect a cuddly prize.

Experience an exclusive five-course Easter Afternoon Tea at The Lighthouse Restaurant aboard Fingal. Indulge in glorious savoury delights including confit pork belly and a Wye Valley asparagus and chorizo tart, as well as exquisite sandwiches under the shimmering ceiling of this floating restaurant, complete with Art Deco inspired interiors.

Choose from a range of loose-leaf teas by Edinburgh’s own PekoeTea, add a glass of Champagne or for something different, a glass of sparkling tea.

Combining the fun of the fairground with the warmth of a traditional pub, Flight Club Edinburgh promises to be the backdrop for the best time.

Expect banging tunes from the resident DJ, a bottle of prosecco (or four beers) for every guest, endless sourdough pizza (for 2 hours), complimentary carafes of orange juice and an hour at the oche.