EasterFest at Dalkeith Country Park: what to expect

Dalkeith Country Park will host Easter Festival celebrations that will run from April 12 to April 21 <i>(Image: Dalkeith Country Park)</i>
Dalkeith Country Park will host Easter Festival celebrations that will run from April 12 to April 21 (Image: Dalkeith Country Park)
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DALKEITH Country Park is gearing up for an egg-citing EasterFest celebration.

The festival, running across two weekends from April 12 to 21, will offer a variety of activities for families and visitors of all ages.

EasterFest kicks off on its first weekend with the Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event on Saturday, April 12.

Held at The Kitchen at Restoration Yard, families can enjoy a pancake breakfast while the Easter Bunny makes a special appearance.

The Easter Bunny Fun Run on Sunday, April 13, promises to be another highlight of the weekend.

This 1k run, taking place outside Dalkeith Palace, welcomes participants of all kinds, including babies in buggies, children under 12, and pets.

Prizes await the fastest finishers, while all participants will enjoy bunny ears and face painting.

The second weekend, from April 18 to April 21, brings back the Fort Douglas Easter Festival.

This event offers a mix of outdoor adventures and sweet surprises.

The festival features the Zorbing Cannon Ball Run, Easter Face Painting, an Easter Scavenger Hunt and the Bunny Bothy.

The Candy Floss Cabin will cater to sweet-toothed visitors.

Fort Douglas Adventure Playground will provide the setting for climbing, exploring and playing.

To keep visitors energised, the Pink Elephant food truck and the new Pizza Trunk at Restoration Yard will offer a variety of meals.

EasterFest at Dalkeith Country Park promises a blend of adventure, laughter and Easter magic.

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