Looking for the best Easter egg hunts in Edinburgh this 2025? Whether you want to head out to a castle garden, explore a science trail, or keep things simple indoors with your own mini egg hunt, we’ve rounded up the top family-friendly Easter events and ideas across the city.
Whatever the weather – rain or shine – there’s something for everyone this Easter break.
Indoor (Rainy Day) Easter Activities in Edinburgh
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions – Easter Trail & Rooftop Fun
Location: Royal Mile
Dates: 29 March – 26 April 2025
Opening Hours: 8am – 10pm daily
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From 29 March, Camera Obscura transforms into a colourful Easter trail spread across five floors of interactive exhibits. Spot five hidden eggs, enjoy themed projections, and stop by the Colour Shadow Wall or Giant Kaleidosphere.
Book early slots online to get 20% off tickets before 9am – a great tip for early risers and a brilliant indoor Easter option whatever the weather.
Waterstones Easter Egg Hunt – Peppa Pig Themed
Location: West End
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Waterstones West End is hosting a Peppa Pig themed Easter egg hunt, ideal for younger children. A fun stop for book lovers with a cosy café to retreat to afterwards.
Hopetoun Garden Centre – Free Easter Trail
Location: South Queensferry
Mostly undercover, this free trail is a great option for toddlers. Pick up a sheet from the till, follow the clues, and return for a small prize. There’s a brilliant farm shop next door – well worth a visit for picnic supplies or a post-hunt treat.
Dynamic Earth – Tiny Tales Spring Trail
Location: Holyrood Road
Dates: 1 April – 6 May 2025
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Crack open the story of Earth’s wildlife this spring with Dynamic Earth’s Easter trail. Kids can hunt for hidden letters, meet baby animals (both real and model), and join workshops and science shows as part of the Edinburgh Science Festival. A great choice for a full family day out indoors.
Outdoor Easter Egg Hunts in Edinburgh
Lauriston Castle – Drop-In Easter Trail
Dates: 18, 19 & 21 April 2025
Time: 11am – 4pm
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Explore the castle grounds with a free drop-in Easter trail or egg hunt quiz. No need to book – just pick up your trail sheet at the front and start exploring. It’s a lovely excuse to discover hidden corners of the gardens.
Why not combine your visit with a trip to Mimi’s Bakehouse for a well-earned Easter treat?
McLarens on the Corner – Egg Hunt and Petting Zoo
Location: Bruntsfield Links / Holy Corner
Date: 20 April 2025
Time: From 10am
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Start with an Easter egg hunt on Bruntsfield Links, then meet alpacas, bunnies, chicks, and even a barn owl at the petting zoo. A brilliant day out for animal lovers.
Donations collected go to Home Start, a charity supporting families with young children.
Easter Accessories and Ideas for Fun at Home
Not every day needs to be an outing. Some of the best Easter memories are made at home. If you’re planning your own egg hunt in the garden or around the house, here are a few ideas and accessories that can make it extra special:
Refillable Easter Eggs
I used these refillable plastic Easter eggs when my children were toddlers and they were brilliant – we’ve used them again and again for impromptu hunts and re-runs throughout the holidays. You can fill them with little sweets, stickers, or tiny toys.
Personalised Easter Baskets
If you’re quick, you can still order personalised Easter egg buckets which make lovely keepsakes and help avoid any confusion over whose eggs are whose! They’re also handy for keeping everything in one place during the hunt.
Wooden Eggs for Painting
Forget trying to blow out real eggs – these wooden eggs are so much easier and less messy. A great rainy day activity if you want to do a bit of crafting at home, and they double up as decorations afterwards.
Planning More Easter Fun?
This is just a small selection of what’s on offer. For even more family days out, drop-in events, and tried-and-tested Easter ideas in Edinburgh, head to the main round-up here: Your Full Guide to Easter in Edinburgh – Tried & Tested
Whether you’re planning a big day out or just a small adventure at home, there’s plenty to enjoy this spring.
