Vogrie Country Park

Vogrie Country Park, Near Dewartown, Gorebridge, Edinburgh and Lothian, EH23 4NU, Scotland
1-90 Years

Description

Vogrie Country Park is a large countryside park in Midlothian offering a mix of nature, outdoor activities, and family-friendly attractions. It provides a peaceful setting with woodlands, open spaces, and scenic walking routes for visitors to enjoy all year round. The park is ideal for families, walkers, and anyone looking to explore the outdoors.

Visitors can explore 11.5 miles of signed paths through woodlands and the Tyne Valley, along with ponds, streams, and wildflower meadows. The park also features adventure and toddler playgrounds, picnic areas, a café with soft play, a miniature railway, and activities like cycling, horse riding, and orienteering. Additional attractions include the Bubbling Toad experience, a golf course, and regular events such as Parkrun. 

Entry to the park is free, with parking available at a charge of £3 per vehicle per visit. BBQ areas and event spaces are also available to hire for group activities. 

Vogrie Country Park offers a relaxing and activity-filled outdoor experience for all ages. With its mix of natural beauty, play areas, and unique attractions, it suits both leisure and adventure. It is a great destination for a day out with family, friends, or for enjoying nature and fresh air.

Features

  • Free
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

Places to explore within the park include woodlands, ponds and streams, grassland and parkland. Vogrie Country Park has 11.5 miles of signed paths through woodlands and the Tyne Valley plus its own Treetops café, a golf course and an adventure playground. It is a great place for a play, a run around and fun all year round. 

  • Woodland and countryside walks
  • Adventure playground
  • Toddler playground
  • Picnic areas
  • Open lawn
  • BBQ areas available to hire
  • Orienteering
  • Cycling
  • Horse riding
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Sculptures and installations
  • Event field available to hire

Facilities

  • Parking: Parking available. Parking is charged at £3 per vehicle per visit. 
  • Toilets: Toilets within the Park, including Accessible Toilets and Baby Change facilities, are open during the Park's opening hours.

What to see

  • Café and soft play: The Tree Top Café and soft play can be found on the ground floor of Vogrie House. All food and drink are available to eat inside or to take away and enjoy in the grounds. 
  • The Bubbling Toad: The Bubbling Toad is based on the 1st floor of Vogrie House. It offers an ‘enchanted destination’ in the heart of the park for wizards and fairies of all ages. 
  • Miniature railway: The miniature railway is situated next to the main driveway to Vogrie House. It is open from 1pm-4pm each Sunday between April and September (weather and staff permitting). 
  • Parkrun: Takes place each Saturday morning at 9:30am
  • Midlothian Dog Training Club: Classes take place on a Saturday morning and a Thursday evening. 

Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Gates normally open from 7:30am each day.

The gates are locked at these times: 

  • November, December, January, February, March: 6pm
  • April, May: 8pm
  • June, July, August: 10pm
  • September, October: 8pm

Address: Vogrie Country Park, Near Dewartown, Gorebridge, Edinburgh and Lothian, EH23 4NU, Scotland

Post Code: EH23 4NU

Council: Midlothian

County: Edinburgh and Lothia

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