Vogrie Country Park

Book a BBQ in the park

Looking to host a relaxed get-together in the great outdoors? Vogrie Country Park offers dedicated BBQ areas where you can enjoy food, fun, and fresh air with friends and family.

Whether it’s a birthday celebration or just a family day out, our BBQ areas are ideal for:

• Group gatherings  
• Family cookouts  
• Community socials  
• Outdoor club meetups  

BBQ area hire

• There are 4 BBQ areas are available for hire within the park
• Each area contains a BBQ grill measuring 90cm x 25cm and picnic tables
• BBQ Areas 1 and 4 contain a shelter
• BBQ Area 2 includes a fire pit
• You must bring your own charcoal and utensils.
• Please be aware that the BBQ cooking grill may have come into contact with allergens.

Booking and payment must be made in advance.

More details

BBQ Area 1

• Adjacent to Events Field
• Facilities: fixed BBQ grill, shelter, picnic tables
• Nearest toilet: Adventure playground

BBQ Area 2

• Near the main car park
• Facilities: fixed BBQ grill, 2 x 6-seater picnic tables
• Fire pit: optional
• Nearest toilet: car park

BBQ Area 3

• Adjacent to trail to Vogrie House / Adventure playground
• Facilities: fixed BBQ grill, firepit, 2 x 6-seater picnic tables
• Nearest toilet: car park

BBQ Area 4

• At the rear of Vogrie House
• Facilities: Fixed BBQ grill, shelter, picnic tables
• Nearest toilet: Adventure playground

BBQ area hire rates 2025-26

For 4-hour hire: 11am to 3pm or 4pm to 8pm (April to September only)

Day hire available at double the rates below.

Group size:

• up to 15 people: £32
• 16 to 30 people: £45
• 31 to 45 people: £63
• 46 to 60 people: £90

Fire pit hire

This is an added cost to the BBQ hire cost.

For 4-hour hire: 11am to 3pm or 4pm to 8pm (April to September only)

• £90

Booking

Booking and payment must be made in advance

• Complete the BBQ area reservation form - BBQ (PDF)
• We will confirm the BBQ area you prefer is available on the date and time requested and the payment charge
• To make a payment call 01875 821 716 from Friday to Monday between 09:30 and 16:00
• Following payment, you will receive email confirmation of your booking

Using the BBQ area responsibly

To help protect the woodland, parkland, nature and wildlife within Vogrie Country Park, please use the BBQs and fire pit responsibly

• The BBQ areas should only be used by visitors with a valid booking.
• Your booking confirmation must be produced upon request to any Midlothian Council member of staff.
• The named booking holder will be the responsible person for the event and for the removal of rubbish/recycling.
• Use of the BBQ grill / firepit is entirely at your own risk. Midlothian Council will accept no claim for any loss, damage or injury however suffered or caused.
• Site staff may require the barbecue to be extinguished if conditions are considered dangerous and/or other terms and conditions of use have been breached.
• Charcoal is not supplied. Dried firewood can be taken from adjacent woodland. No live trees should be cut / used.
• Cooking must be confined to the BBQ grill provided. Do not use additional portable or disposable BBQs.
• BBQ areas must be vacated promptly at the end of your booking period.
• BBQ areas must be left tidy at the end of your booking period. All rubbish and recycling must either be removed from site or placed in the bins provided.
• Extinguish coals before leaving.
• Be courteous to other park users during your visit. No loud or amplified music is permitted.