Christmas in Midlothian: Your Ultimate Festive Guide
Midlothian is ready to sparkle this festive season! Whether you’re shopping for unique gifts, savouring festive menus, or enjoying family fun, Midlothian has something for everyone this holiday season. Here’s your complete guide to Christmas and winter events happening across Midlothian.
Christmas Markets
Support local, tick presents off your gift list and maybe even find yourself a festive treat at one of the many Christmas Markets happening in the coming weeks.
One Dalkeith Christmas Market
Date: Saturday 6th December, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: One Dalkeith, Eskdaill Court
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Rosemains Steading Winter Market
Date: Saturday 29th November, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Rosemains Steading, Pathhead
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Glencorse Centre Festive Christmas Market
Date: Sunday 7th December, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Glencorse Centre, 4 Firth Road, Auchendinny
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Festive Dining
Treat yourself to seasonal menus and cosy atmospheres at these local favourites:
The Original Rosslyn Inn
Enjoy Christmas Party Nights with friends, family and colleagues, book their fabulous festive afternoon tea, or dig into a traditional Christmas dinner or lunch with Santa!
Dalhousie Castle
Indulge in their seasonal menus and discover their luxury Christmas packages for a festive getaway you won’t forget.
Melville Castle
Gather colleagues and friends for their Christmas parties, enjoy a festive afternoon tea, join the team on Christmas Day for an outstanding festive feast or bring in the bells at their Hogmanay Gala.
The Paper Mill, Lasswade
Celebrate in style with their festive menus, afternoon teas or Hogmanay Hootenanny!
Meet Santa
Santa is coming to Midlothian! Book an experience you won’t forget and enjoy a range of festive activities to keep the whole family entertained.
The Bubbling Toad Santa Experience
Date: 4th – 23rd December
Enjoy an immersive festive experience with crafts and games and, of course, a chance to meet Santa himself!
Peggyslea Clydesdales
Date: 6th–22nd December
Meet Santa, get up close with Clydesdale horses, make your own reindeer food, enjoy Christmas crafts, and experience animal encounters.
The Steading at Rosewell
Date: 20th & 21st December.
Visit Santa’s Grotto and meet Santa and his Elves. Quiet sessions are available on the morning of 21st December, and all children receive a special early Christmas gift.
Special Christmas Events
There are a host of festive happenings taking place in Midlothian this year to get you in the Christmas spirit!
WinterFest at Dalkeith Country Park
Get your skates on at their ice rink, visit Santa’s Grotto, enjoy wreath-making, and experience the forest illuminated at Go Ape’s Sundown Adventures.
Rosslyn Chapel Candlelit Visits
Enjoy an atmospheric evening tour of the spectacular Rosslyn Chapel and enjoy 20% off in their shop.
Gorebridge Beacon WinterFest
Kick start your day with breakfast with Santa, take part in wreath workshops and enjoy a festive family party.
Stewart Brewing Christmas Open Day
Beer sampling, mince pies, Brewery Tours with owner and founder, Steve Stewart, special offers in their shop and, of course, festive tunes to get you in the spirit.
Find the perfect gift
Whoever you need to buy for, the perfect gift is waiting to be discovered in Midlothian.
Midlothian Alpine Coaster Vouchers
Perfect for the thrill seeker! Gift Vouchers in denominations of £15, £25, £50 and £100 can be used for the Alpine Coaster, Snowsports Activities or Tubing at Midlothian Snowsports Centre, Hillend.
Gift vouchers can be Purchased from Reception or over the phone on 0131 445 4433.
Restoration Yard, Dalkeith Country Park
From timeless treasures and handcrafted finds to quirky statement pieces, Restoration Yard is full of unique gifts for your loved ones. Shop online or visit the store at Dalkeith Country Park.
Discover their Christmas gifts
Secret Garden Distillery
Do you have a gin enthusiast you would like to impress? Check out the Secret Garden Distillery’s range of Christmas gins and gifts, or opt for one of their tour gift vouchers, and let the recipient discover this fantastic hidden gem and the work that goes into creating their magical gins.
