Children's Activities in the Grounds
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 Eggstravaganza
The Easter Eggstravaganza is back once more for a fabulous day of egg hunting, egg painting and lots of other activities.
Traquair Medieval Fayre Weekend
The Traquair Medieval Fayre is Scotland’s only authentic Medieval Fayre and is an unbeatable mix of medieval entertainment from jousting to jesters in the grounds of Scotland’s Oldest Inhabited House.
Ghostly Castle Tour Friday 7pm
Halloween Ghost Tours at Traquair! Come to Traquair at night, if you dare, and experience a ghostly tour when inhabitants of the house will come to life to tell you their stories.
Ghostly Castle Tour Friday 9pm
Halloween Ghost Tours at Traquair! Come to Traquair at night, if you dare, and experience a ghostly tour when inhabitants of the house will come to life to tell you their stories.
Ghostly Castle Tour Saturday 7pm
Halloween Ghost Tours at Traquair! Come to Traquair at night, if you dare, and experience a ghostly tour when inhabitants of the house will come to life to tell you their stories.
Ghostly Castle Tour Saturday 9pm
Halloween Ghost Tours at Traquair! Come to Traquair at night, if you dare, and experience a ghostly tour when inhabitants of the house will come to life to tell you their stories.
Adventures & Activities
Scavenger hunts and activity sheets for children can be picked up at the Gift Shop and 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 Daphne and Delilah, 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.