Easter holidays in North Berwick and East Lothian
29December2023
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Holidays in East Lothian, Scotland +44 (0) 1620 671 966
Halloween is a time for spooky fun, no matter how old you are!
If you are planning to visit our region this autumn there will be plenty of family-friendly Halloween activities on offer both in East Lothian and Edinburgh in 2024.
There is so much to enjoy during Halloween 2024, both in East Lothian and further afield.
From picking your own pumpkins to Halloween trails, read the Coast Properties guide to celebrating in East Lothian in 2024.
Newhailes House and Gardens, a stunning estate in Musselburgh, will offer a Haunted Halloween Trail for your 2024 trip to East Lothian.
From just £3 per child's ticket, prepare for a spooky encounter with bats, spiders, and even a cemetery!
If you are looking for more Halloween experiences in East Lothian, head to East Links Family Park in Dunbar, where their annual Pumpkin Festival will be held from 12th to 31st October 2024.
Access to the festival is free but visitors are advised to book online to guarantee their space. With free pumpkins, fancy dress and pumpkin carving, what’s not to love?
We have several ideal properties for your Halloween family break to East Lothian.
East Road Apartment is a beautiful 2-bedroom apartment located next to the Lodge Grounds in North Berwick.
Just down the coast, in Gullane, we also have Primrose Cottage a 2-bedroom period property situated on Goose Green.
When you take the short journey from East Lothian to Edinburgh you will find plenty more Halloween fun!
Each year Edinburgh Zoo holds Halloween events for all the family. At time of writing, the dates have not yet been released, so check the Zoo website for updates.
Complete with a marshmallow toasting pit, this is a fantastic opportunity for the family to visit the zoo after hours and learn fascinating facts about the animals.
If you are looking for something to do in Edinburgh city centre this Halloween, there are lots more spooky activities to choose from.
City of Edinburgh Tours offers ghost tours around forgotten historic areas of the city, while free Ghost Tours are on offer every evening from The Royal Mile, during which you will learn of the horrors behind this beautiful city!
The Edinburgh Ghost Bus Tour also introduces you to some of the haunted history behind the main attractions through the joy of theatre, including the Scott Monument and Edinburgh Castle.
However, perhaps the most prominent event in Edinburgh during the Halloween season is the Samhuinn Fire Festival.
This ancient Celtic festival is celebrated with fire, drumming and performances depicting the story of the transition from summer to winter.
In 2024 this event will take place in Holyrood Park again and begins at 7 pm on 31st October.
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Several of our properties are well located for visiting the city of Edinburgh at Halloween.
Rockpool Apartment, a 2-bedroom self-catering apartment, is located in the heart of North Berwick, from which the train journey is only 30 minutes to the capital.
Birchbank at Chesters Farm, meanwhile, is located a little further to Edinburgh in Haddington. This beautiful 3-bedroom cottage is in an idyllic spot at the foot of the Lammermuir Hills.
Finally, Ark at Anchor Apartment is situated in Joppa and has good bus connections with the city centre. This ground-floor apartment offers unbeatable views across the Firth of Forth and sleeps up to 6 guests.
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A little further afield, in West Lothian, you will find Almond Valley, where there will be various Halloween events from 5th to 31st October 2024.
Located just to the west of Edinburgh, near Livingston, the park will host a Halloween scarecrow trail as well as seasonal crafts at their museum.
This year there will be a new indoor Crazy Bales Maze but beware of the giant spiders and crows!
Almond Valley will also be hosting a Fright Night on the 25th and 26th of October 2024 and is sure to be a spooky experience for visitors who attend!
And finally on the 31st October 2024 The Spooktacular Ball will provide kids with 2 hours of music, magic performances and spooktacular prizes.
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If you are travelling by car to East Lothian, why not choose Apartment Sula Bassana for your stay?
This 3-bedroom apartment has views of North Berwick’s West Beach and across to the island of Craigleith.
There is also dedicated parking at Firth View Apartment, a stunning beachfront apartment sleeping up to 6 guests.
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There is so much to enjoy during Halloween 2024, both in East Lothian and further afield.
Book with Coast Properties now and enjoy all of the events on offer!
*Please note this page has information for 2024 and will be updated annually.*
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