With the Easter Holidays on the horizon, the National Trust for Scotland is on hand to make sure you and the kids have a cracking time in East Lothian.

Trying to keep your little ones entertained can be eggs-hausting (sorry) at the best of times which is why we’re sharing a little inspiration to help keep them occupied over the break.

Here are some of the spring activities that you and the family can get up to including everything from Easter egg hunts to fun family-friendly crafts.


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National Trust Easter activities in East Lothian

Here’s a selection of the National Trust for Scotland's Easter activities that the whole family can try in East Lothian.

Easter egg hunts

Newhailes House and Gardens in Musselburgh are open across Easter for lots of family fun.

The stunning Palladian mansion is hosting an Easter egg trail across the weekend from April -15-18 with various times available.

Tickets for the Easter Egg Hunt start at £4 and can be purchased through the National Trust for Scotland website.

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National Trust Easter Walks

Take a Spring stroll through the Inveresk Lodge Garden, located just south of Musselburgh. 

There's a discovery trail for children where they can spot all of the flora and fauna and if you come prepared with your own net, you can go pond dipping too. 

Alternatively, once you've finished exploring Newhailes House, the 18th-century designed woodland landscape is ideal for working up an appetite for the delights of the Stables Café.

Easter craft ideas

East Lothian Courier: Colourful Easter eggs in Easter crafts set. Credit: CanvaColourful Easter eggs in Easter crafts set. Credit: Canva

If the weather is less than egg-cellent this Easter, there’s still fun to be had with the National Trust’s craft tutorials.

Videos on the website show you how to make Easter crafts including Easter baskets and a Bean-bag Easter chick.

You can watch the videos here and find out more about the National Trust’s Easter activities and things to do via its website here. 

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How to buy a National Trust membership

Members of the National Trust can enjoy benefits such as free entry to more than 50 places, free parking at most of its sites and receive the National Trust magazine three times a year plus more.

There’s a variety of memberships available such as Joint, Family, Individual, Senior, Junior and Life membership.

Prices can be found when you choose the membership you’d like, here.

To buy a membership or to find out more about them, you can visit the National Trust for Scotland website here.