Easter holidays in North Berwick and East Lothian
29December2023
Halloween in East Lothian 2023
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.
There is so much to enjoy during Halloween, both in East Lothian and further afield.
Halloween in East Lothian 2023
Enjoy great family Halloween activities when you stay in East Lothian
From picking your own pumpkins to Halloween trails, read the Coast Properties guide to celebrating in East Lothian in 2023.
Halloween in East Lothian
Newhailes House and Gardens, a stunning estate in Musselburgh, will offer a Haunted Halloween Trail for your 2023 trip to East Lothian.
From just £1.00 per 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 14th to 31st October 2023.
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?
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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.
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Halloween in Edinburgh
When you take the short journey from East Lothian to Edinburgh you will find plenty more Halloween fun!
From 27th to 31st October 2023, enjoy the 'Halloween Hoots' event at Edinburgh Zoo.
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.
You can even attend the 'Zoo Boo Breakfast' on 28th October 2023, an exclusive morning tour led by the zoo's Discovery Rangers.
Later that day, visitors can also carve pumpkins at the Lemur Lodge!
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 some of the forgotten historic areas of the city, while free Ghost Tours are on offer every evening from the Royal Mile, during which you will learn some 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 2023 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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Halloween in West Lothian 2023
A little further afield, in West Lothian, you will find Almond Valley, where there will be various Halloween events from 7th to 29th October 2023.
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.
You can even pick your own pumpkins…but beware of the giant spiders and crows!
Almond Valley will also be hosting a Fright Night on the 27th and 28th of October 2023 and is sure to be a spooky experience for visitors who attend!
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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, 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 2023 and will be updated annually.*
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