There’s plenty to look forward to, whether visitors are planning a family day out, a festive catch-up with friends or a little Christmas shopping. Highlights include: • The WinterFest Skating Rink: Glide around our outdoor Glice skating rink beside the iconic Orangerie, surrounded by twinkling lights. Open to skaters aged 5 and over, with regular sessions and themed Skate & Shake experiences. • Santa’s Grotto: Meet Santa and his elves, share Christmas wishes and enjoy a special gift. • A Tale with Santa: Step inside the Christmas Cabin for a magical group storytelling experience, complete with a singing elf and festive surprises. • Breakfast with Santa: A festive family breakfast experience at The Kitchen, with pancakes for children, a cooked breakfast for adults and a special visit from Santa. Please note that tickets for 2026 are sold out. • Christmas Wreath Making: Get creative with seasonal foliage, flowers and dried fruits at our festive wreath-making workshops. • WinterFest Opening Night – 27 November: Join us for the launch of WinterFest, with festive fun in Restoration Yard’s courtyard, late-night shopping, food, drinks and the official opening of the skating rink. • Go Ape Sundown Adventures: Experience the thrill of high ropes and zip wires after dark at Go Ape, with special winter adventures. • Christmas Trees: Get your home ready for the festive season with Christmas trees available to purchase at the Park. • The Santa Sparkle Dash – 13 December: Join a festive 1K or 3K dash in aid of Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity. • Festive food, drink and shopping: Make a day of it with delicious seasonal food at The Kitchen, coffee and cake, and independent shopping at Restoration Yard. Beyond the events, visitors can enjoy woodland walks, explore the wider Country Park, let the kids burn off some energy at Fort Douglas, or make a day of eating, shopping and relaxing at Restoration Yard. With so much happening throughout the festive season, WinterFest is a wonderful opportunity to bring families, friends and communities together and make special Christmas memories.

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