Children's Activities in the Grounds

A natural wonderland for most children with acres to run around and magical woods in which to roam

For All Ages

As well as these natural attractions a magnet for most children is the Maze (parents – allow extra time for getting them out again!)

An attractive mini adventure playground is situated at the back of the house with equipment for all ages. In addition there is a toddlers’ play area, swings, a play house, some natural willow tunnels and in the woodlands there is a yew sound sculpture suitable for all ages.

Many of our events are either specifically for children or have a significant child element. Top of this list is our Eastereggstravaganza with our egg hunt in the maze and over 6,000 mini eggs!

Children's Activities

Easter Fair at Traquair – 31st March 2024

31st March at 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

A day of Easter fun!

Halloween Fun Day At Traquair 2024

27th October at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us for a day of spooky fun for all ages on Sunday 27th October!…

Traquair Christmas Opening – 23rd and 24th November 2024

23rd November at 10:00 am - 24th November at 4:00 pm

Traquair Christmas Opening 23rd & 24th November   See the House beautifully decorated for Christmas….

Adventures & Activities

If you are visiting the house we have an excellent Children’s Guidebook in which Daphne and Delilah take your on their very own tour of Traquair with puzzles and games.

For animal lovers there is plenty of wildlife at Traquair. From peacocks, duck, swans and rare breed poultry to pygmy goats and kune kune pigs not forgetting Dolores and Delphi, our two King Charles Cavalier Spaniels who are usually around to say hello.

Education

For those that enjoy bug hunting and pond dipping our Go Wild programme at Traquair should provide plenty of fun and the Forest School Workshop held in the grounds of Traquair provide fully qualified leaders, to inspire children to make dens, play team building and environmental games, cook by an open fire and enjoy creative art activities​. Take a look at our events page for dates or contact Earthwise direct by email.

We are always very delighted to welcome School Groups and can provide worksheets before the visit and a fully guided tour specific to your topic on the day of your visit. Please contact the office on 01896 830323 or email enquiries@traquair.co.uk and see how we can support your school’s drive towards Curriculum for Excellence.

Reviews

Thank you to Traquair House for organising a fabulous day out for our P1 & P2 class – we highly recommend the day!

Anonymous

What a lovely place to visit. We only planned a visit to try the huge maze i saw online, but it has so much more to see and do. The grounds are so well kept and the staff we met were very friendly. From a little trip out for something to do, it actually made our whole weekend. Kids will love the play park, animals and maze. Adults will love all those things, plus the brewery, café and the gardens.

Will S - May '23

We had a super time, and our grandchildren are now thankfully exhausted!

Ian Nimmo - Jul '20