Family events at Lauriston Castle

At Lauriston Castle we host a range of fun family events throughout the year; some are drop in, but some have limited places.

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Japan Sakura at Lauriston Castle

Saturday 20 April 2024, 11:00am

Lauriston Castle Family Events

11am - 4pm Celebrate the blossom in our beautiful Japanese Garden. Join us over 2 weekends for the return of the Japan Sakura in Scotland festival on...

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A stylised building surrounded by cherry trees in blossom and bushes

Japan Sakura at Lauriston Castle

Sunday 21 April 2024, 11:00am 11am - 4pm Celebrate the blossom in our beautiful Japanese Garden. Join us over 2 weekends for the return of the Japan Sakura in Scotland festival on...

Archived event

This is an archive page for a past event

Find out what's happening now and upcoming in our What's on section.

More info
A stylised building surrounded by cherry trees in blossom and bushes

Japan Sakura at Lauriston Castle

Saturday 27 April 2024, 11:00am

Lauriston Castle Family Events

11am - 4pm Celebrate the blossom in our beautiful Japanese Garden. Join us over 2 weekends for the return of the Japan Sakura in Scotland festival on... Just drop in More info
A stylised building surrounded by cherry trees in blossom and bushes

Japan Sakura at Lauriston Castle

Sunday 28 April 2024, 11:00am

Lauriston Castle Family Events

11am - 4pm Celebrate the blossom in our beautiful Japanese Garden. Join us over 2 weekends for the return of the Japan Sakura in Scotland festival on... Just drop in More info
A collage of planets, constellations, an astronaut and a rocket

Into Infinity and Beyond!

Sunday 5 May 2024, 10:00am

Lauriston Castle Family Events

10am - 12 noon Happy National Astronaut Day! Spend a morning with us exploring a variety of creative projects relating to space. All our pre-booked... Sold Out More info
A banner of bees for World Bee Day

World Bee Day at Lauriston Castle

Sunday 19 May 2024, 10:00am

Lauriston Castle Family Events

10am - 12 noon Happy World Bee Day in recognition of some of the most important insects on our planet. Join John Jeffrey our resident Beekeeper at... Just drop in More info
A montage of a ghostly figure, a kitchen table set with crockery and a silhouette of Lauriston Castle

Ghosts! –Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle

Saturday 25 May 2024, 3:00pm

A unique tour of Lauriston Castle, mixed with tales of terror, ghosts stories, and the bizarre.

3pm - 4.30pm Meet at the Castle main doors. Suitable for ages 14+ Come along and see the sights of the castle as never seen before – hear the history... Book now More info
Rear view of an adult and child wearing fairy wings outside the castle

Fairy Day at the Castle

Sunday 23 June 2024, 10:00am

Lauriston Castle Family Events

10am - 12 noon Join us to celebrate International Fairy Day tomorrow with a variety of ‘Fairy’ creative projects. Weather permitting, they will be... Sold Out More info
A montage of a ghostly figure, a kitchen table set with crockery and a silhouette of Lauriston Castle

Ghosts! –Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle

Saturday 29 June 2024, 3:00pm

A unique tour of Lauriston Castle, mixed with tales of terror, ghosts stories, and the bizarre.

3pm - 4.30pm Meet at the Castle main doors. Suitable for ages 14+ Come along and see the sights of the castle as never seen before – hear the history... Book now More info
A painted rock showing a red yacht with a white sail and green flag and a shark in the water nearby

Pebble Art

Saturday 13 July 2024, 10:00am

Lauriston Castle Family Events

10am - 12 noon Today is international Rock Day, and in honour we are painting some fantastic pebbles in the shape of creatures from nature as well as... Book now More info
A montage of a ghostly figure, a kitchen table set with crockery and a silhouette of Lauriston Castle

Ghosts! –Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle

Saturday 27 July 2024, 3:00pm

A unique tour of Lauriston Castle, mixed with tales of terror, ghosts stories, and the bizarre.

3pm - 4.30pm Meet at the Castle main doors. Suitable for ages 14+ Come along and see the sights of the castle as never seen before – hear the history... Book now More info
Jemima Puddleduck - wearing a blue bonnet and a pink and blue shawl

Jemima Puddleduck at Lauriston Castle

Saturday 20 July 2024, 2:30pm

Outdoor Theatre for Families

2.30pm - 4pm New for 2024, Quantum presents a delightful new adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s much-loved tale — The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck which... Book now More info
A white tree, Xmas tree, stag and rabbit on a blue sheet of paper pegged onto a washing line

Nature Prints

Sunday 18 August 2024, 12:00pm

Lauriston Castle Family Drop-In Events

12 noon - 2pm To Celebrate World Photography Day (19 August) make your own version of a photographic image with special photographic paper. Lay items... Just drop in More info
Children in Lauriston Castle wearing Carnival masks of cats and birds

Lauriston Castle Carnival

Saturday 24 August 2024, 10:00am

Lauriston Castle Family Events

10am - 12 noon Did you know that today is Notting Hill Carnival? So we have decided to have our very own Carnival Morning here at the Castle. Come... Book now More info
Two clay tiles, one plain with flowers, and a blue one with a dragonfly with red wings

Clay Nature Tiles

Sunday 25 August 2024, 12:00pm

Lauriston Castle Family Drop-In Events

12 noon - 2pm Inspired by our natural environment come along to Lauriston and take inspiration from our gardens and make a clay tile inspired by... Just drop in More info
An etching of Lauriston from 1775, a photo of Mrs Reid, a photo of a treasure map and box

The Lost Castle

Sunday 1 September 2024, 2:00pm

Outdoor Family Escape Room Experience at Lauriston Castle

Mr Reid is on his way home from a business trip and is excited to see his latest purchase which has just arrived – a print of his beloved Lauriston... Book now More info
A group of adults and children dressed up as pirates

Shiver Me Timbers

Saturday 21 September 2024, 10:00am

Lauriston Castle Family Events

10am - 12 noon Ahoy me Hearties a couple of days ago it was International Talk Like a Pirate Day so we are celebrating all things Pirate today. Make... Book now More info
A montage of a ghostly figure, a kitchen table set with crockery and a silhouette of Lauriston Castle

Ghosts! –Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle

Saturday 28 September 2024, 3:00pm

A unique tour of Lauriston Castle, mixed with tales of terror, ghosts stories, and the bizarre.

3pm - 4.30pm Meet at the Castle main doors. Suitable for ages 14+ Come along and see the sights of the castle as never seen before – hear the history... Book now More info
A sketch of Lauriston Castle

The Big Draw at Lauriston Castle

Monday 14 October 2024, 10:00am

Lauriston Castle Family Drop-In Events

10am - 12 noon and also Friday 18 October, 10am - 12 noon Where better to explore this year’s Big Draw than the amazing grounds of Lauriston Castle?... Just drop in More info
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The Big Draw at Lauriston Castle

Friday 18 October 2024, 10:00am

Lauriston Castle Family Drop-In Events

10am - 12 noon Where better to explore this year’s Big Draw than the amazing grounds of Lauriston Castle? Come to the Castle courtyard just past Mimi... Just drop in More info
Five children in Hallowe'en costumes, including a pirate, a cat and a witch

Hallowe'en at the Castle

Sunday 27 October 2024, 11:00am

Lauriston Castle Family Events

11am - 1pm Please arrive promptly at 10.45am for a chance to take part in all activities. This Halloween come and enjoy some spooky activities in our... Book now More info
Two owls made from pine cones and buttons

Buttons Galore

Sunday 17 November 2024, 10:00am

Lauriston Castle Family Events

10am - 12 noon Yesterday was National Button today so we are experimenting with some crafts using buttons. Make a little owl out of pine cones as... Book now More info
Lauriston Castle in the snow

A Family Edwardian Christmas at Lauriston Castle

Sunday 15 December 2024, 12:30pm

Lauriston Castle Family Events

12.30 - 3.30pm Join us for our annual Christmas event where you can capture the magic of Christmas past. We lose the commercialism surrounding... Book now More info