EDINBURGH - THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS
Ooh exciting. Loads of interesting history and great attractions to visit. Learn about spooky goings on, experience the wonders of the museums, sample the delights of the many cafes and resturants and of course the ice-cream or enjoy the wonderful countryside which is just on the doorstep!
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COLOUR YOUR STREETS
Location: Edinburgh Colour Where You Live and Love. As seen on the Jeremy Vine Show and Sunday Brunch. Discover the charm of Edinburgh with our exquisite colouring book. This captivating edition features 16 iconic Edinburgh landmarks, inviting you to bring them to life with your artistic touch. From the imposing Edinburgh Castle to the infamous Arthur's Seat, each page offers a delightful canvas for your creativity to flourish. A special birthday or Christmas present, a great stocking filler and perfect for keeping everyone busy! Size: A4 BUY NOW: COLOUR IN EDINBURGH |
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THE EDINBURGH DUNGEON
Location: Edinburgh The ultimate underground journey through Edinburgh's darkest history. Explore Edinburgh's dark history with live actors, theatrical sets and thrilling rides. Recommended for older children ages 8+. Under 5s not allowed. BOOK NOW: THE EDINBURGH DUNGEON |
ADVENTURE GOLF ISLAND
Location: Fife Leisure Park, Whimbrel Pl, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 8EX
Scotland's first 'Florida style' Indoor and Outdoor Adventure Golf Complex.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £5
AERIAL ADVENTURES
Location: Unit 345 The Centre, Livingston, Edinburgh, EH54 6GS
A range of unique adventure activities including soft play and climbing walls ensuring a thrilling experience for kids and adults.
Ages: Soft play for all ages. Climbing for ages 5+.
Price: Soft Play from From £1 / Climbing £14.95
AIR THRILL
Location: Castlelaurie, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, FK2 7XF
Falkirk's coolest and inflatable trampoline park.
Ages: 2+. Children under 5 to be accompanied by an adult.
Price: From £9.95
ALIEN ROCK
Location: 8 Pier Pl, Newhaven, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH6 4LP
Indoor climbing experiences.
Ages: 8+. Younger children allowed if directly supervised by experienced adult. See FAQs for more info.
Price: From £7.50
ALMOND VALLEY HERITAGE CENTRE
Location: Millfield, Livinsgton, Lothian, EH54 7AR
A big variety of unique and imaginative play spaces set among the meadows and woodland. Indoor play and animals too.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £9 / Under 2s Free
ALPINE COASTER
Location: Midlothian Snowsports Centre, Biggar Road, Hillend, Edinburgh, EH10 7DU
Enjoy the ride of your life on Midlothian Snowsports Centre's latest attraction.
Ages: 4-8 must be accompanied. Ages 9+ and 0ver 1.4m tall can ride independently.
Price: From £7.00
ANDREW CARNEGIE BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM
Location: Moodie St, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7PL
Philanthropist, steel tycoon, writer, lecturer, entrepreneur - Andrew Carnegie was one of the great Scots of the 19th century.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: Free
Location: Fife Leisure Park, Whimbrel Pl, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 8EX
Scotland's first 'Florida style' Indoor and Outdoor Adventure Golf Complex.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £5
AERIAL ADVENTURES
Location: Unit 345 The Centre, Livingston, Edinburgh, EH54 6GS
A range of unique adventure activities including soft play and climbing walls ensuring a thrilling experience for kids and adults.
Ages: Soft play for all ages. Climbing for ages 5+.
Price: Soft Play from From £1 / Climbing £14.95
AIR THRILL
Location: Castlelaurie, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, FK2 7XF
Falkirk's coolest and inflatable trampoline park.
Ages: 2+. Children under 5 to be accompanied by an adult.
Price: From £9.95
ALIEN ROCK
Location: 8 Pier Pl, Newhaven, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH6 4LP
Indoor climbing experiences.
Ages: 8+. Younger children allowed if directly supervised by experienced adult. See FAQs for more info.
Price: From £7.50
ALMOND VALLEY HERITAGE CENTRE
Location: Millfield, Livinsgton, Lothian, EH54 7AR
A big variety of unique and imaginative play spaces set among the meadows and woodland. Indoor play and animals too.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £9 / Under 2s Free
ALPINE COASTER
Location: Midlothian Snowsports Centre, Biggar Road, Hillend, Edinburgh, EH10 7DU
Enjoy the ride of your life on Midlothian Snowsports Centre's latest attraction.
Ages: 4-8 must be accompanied. Ages 9+ and 0ver 1.4m tall can ride independently.
Price: From £7.00
ANDREW CARNEGIE BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM
Location: Moodie St, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7PL
Philanthropist, steel tycoon, writer, lecturer, entrepreneur - Andrew Carnegie was one of the great Scots of the 19th century.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: Free
ARCHERFIELD WALLED GARDEN
Location: Archerfield Estate, Dirleton, Edinburgh, EH39 5HQ
Extensive grounds, play park and fairy trail.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: Free
ARTHUR'S SEAT
Location: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Walks with spectacular views.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: Free / Parking charges may apply.
BOBCAT ALPACAS
Location: 69 Bonaly Rd, Edinburgh, EH13 0PB
Alpaca Experiences at the foot of the Pentland Hills.
Ages: For all ages (although under 10s are advised to walk with adult)
Price: £28 (cost per Alpaca walked. Max 2 people per Alpaca)
BO'NESS AND KINNEIL RAILWAY
Location: Union St, Bo'ness, Edinburgh, EH51 9AQ
Enjoy a scenic ten mile return train journey to Manuel along the Forth Estuary, through woodlands, past waterfalls and over the Avon Viaduct.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £7 / Under 5s Free - but they do not get a guaranteed seat
THE CADIES AND WITCHERY TOURS
Location: 84 West Bow, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 2HH
The award-winning Cadies & Witchery Tours invite you to join our fearless phantoms for a suspenseful and mirth-filled walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £10 / Under 5s Free
CAMERA OBSCURA WORLD OF ILLUSIONS
Location:549 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2ND
5 floors of over 100 interactive exhibits. Great fun for all ages.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £16.95 / Under 5s Free
CITY SIGHTSEEING HOP ON HOP OFF TOURS
Location: Boarding points across Edinburgh
Visit the iconic sights of Edinburgh by Bus. A variety of routes and packages available. Horrible Histories audio tour available.
Ages: 5+
Price: From £15 / Under 15s Free
Location: Archerfield Estate, Dirleton, Edinburgh, EH39 5HQ
Extensive grounds, play park and fairy trail.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: Free
ARTHUR'S SEAT
Location: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Walks with spectacular views.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: Free / Parking charges may apply.
BOBCAT ALPACAS
Location: 69 Bonaly Rd, Edinburgh, EH13 0PB
Alpaca Experiences at the foot of the Pentland Hills.
Ages: For all ages (although under 10s are advised to walk with adult)
Price: £28 (cost per Alpaca walked. Max 2 people per Alpaca)
BO'NESS AND KINNEIL RAILWAY
Location: Union St, Bo'ness, Edinburgh, EH51 9AQ
Enjoy a scenic ten mile return train journey to Manuel along the Forth Estuary, through woodlands, past waterfalls and over the Avon Viaduct.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £7 / Under 5s Free - but they do not get a guaranteed seat
THE CADIES AND WITCHERY TOURS
Location: 84 West Bow, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 2HH
The award-winning Cadies & Witchery Tours invite you to join our fearless phantoms for a suspenseful and mirth-filled walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £10 / Under 5s Free
CAMERA OBSCURA WORLD OF ILLUSIONS
Location:549 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2ND
5 floors of over 100 interactive exhibits. Great fun for all ages.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £16.95 / Under 5s Free
CITY SIGHTSEEING HOP ON HOP OFF TOURS
Location: Boarding points across Edinburgh
Visit the iconic sights of Edinburgh by Bus. A variety of routes and packages available. Horrible Histories audio tour available.
Ages: 5+
Price: From £15 / Under 15s Free
THE CHOCOLATARIUM
Location: 3-5 Cranston St, Edinburgh, EH8 8BE
Chocolate tours and experiences in the heart of Edinburgh
Ages: 6+
Price: From £15
THE CLIMBING HANGAR
Location: 4 East Telferton, Edinburgh, EH7 6XD
Climb for as long as you want in one day.
Ages: 7+
Price: From £13
CONIFOX ADVENTURE PARK
Location: Kirkliston, Edinburgh, EH29 9ER
Our Adventure Park is the best place for kids big and small to enjoy the great outdoors! Indoor activities available too.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £3.50
CRAIGIES LITTLE FARMERS
Location: Craigies Farm, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9AR
An adventure farm park. Meet and feed the anImals, indoor and outdoor play and farm fresh food.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £9 / Under 1s Free
DALKEITH COUNTRY PARK
Location: Via King's Gate, Dalkeith, Edinburgh, EH22 1ST
A variety of trails and experiences, Fort Douglas Adventure Park and Go Ape
Ages: For all ages.
Price: Country Park £ Free / Fort Douglas From £2 / Go Ape From £10
DEEP SEA WORLD
Location: Forthside Terrace Battery, Quarry North Queensferry, Fife, KY11 1JR
Learn about the wonders of the sea and experience the longest underwater moving walkway in Europe. Shark diving experiences available.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £12.75 / Under 3s Free
DOODLES CERAMIC WORKSHOP
Location: 27-29 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh, EH9 1HQ
Ceramic painting sessions, where you can choose from a wide variety of pre-made pottery to create an artistic masterpiece.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £10
Location: 3-5 Cranston St, Edinburgh, EH8 8BE
Chocolate tours and experiences in the heart of Edinburgh
Ages: 6+
Price: From £15
THE CLIMBING HANGAR
Location: 4 East Telferton, Edinburgh, EH7 6XD
Climb for as long as you want in one day.
Ages: 7+
Price: From £13
CONIFOX ADVENTURE PARK
Location: Kirkliston, Edinburgh, EH29 9ER
Our Adventure Park is the best place for kids big and small to enjoy the great outdoors! Indoor activities available too.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £3.50
CRAIGIES LITTLE FARMERS
Location: Craigies Farm, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9AR
An adventure farm park. Meet and feed the anImals, indoor and outdoor play and farm fresh food.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £9 / Under 1s Free
DALKEITH COUNTRY PARK
Location: Via King's Gate, Dalkeith, Edinburgh, EH22 1ST
A variety of trails and experiences, Fort Douglas Adventure Park and Go Ape
Ages: For all ages.
Price: Country Park £ Free / Fort Douglas From £2 / Go Ape From £10
DEEP SEA WORLD
Location: Forthside Terrace Battery, Quarry North Queensferry, Fife, KY11 1JR
Learn about the wonders of the sea and experience the longest underwater moving walkway in Europe. Shark diving experiences available.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £12.75 / Under 3s Free
DOODLES CERAMIC WORKSHOP
Location: 27-29 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh, EH9 1HQ
Ceramic painting sessions, where you can choose from a wide variety of pre-made pottery to create an artistic masterpiece.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £10
DYNAMIC EARTH
Location: Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS
Ceramic painting sessions, where you can choose from a wide variety of pre-made pottery to create an artistic masterpiece.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £12 . Under 4s Free
EDEN ROCK
Location: Edgefield Road Industrial Estate, Loanhead, EH20 9TB
Scotland's biggest indoor bouldering wall, suitable for all abilities.
Ages: 3+ (must be supervised by adult member).
Price: From £8.50
EDINBURGH CASTLE
Location: Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Set in the heart of Scotland's dynamic capital city, Edinburgh Castle is sure to capture your imagination.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £11.40 . Under 7s Free (Young Scots from £1 - other concessions also available)
EDINBURGH COMBAT CHALLENGE
Location: Lugton Bogs, Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH18 1AR
Outdoor laser combat challenge.
Ages: 7+
Price: From £15
EDINBURGH DUNGEON
Location: 31 Market St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF
The Edinburgh Dungeon is the ultimate underground journey through Edinburgh's darkest history.
Ages: 8+
Price: From £18.50
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL CLIMBING ARENA
Location: Ratho, South Platt Hill, Newbridge, Edinburgh, EH28 8AA
EICA is Europe’s largest indoor climbing centre and alongside world-class climbing walls, features a bouldering room and a gym overlooking the main quarry.
Ages: 4+
Price: From £15.50
EDINBURGH ZOO
Location: 134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS
Have an unforgettable day out at Edinburgh Zoo, home to over 2,500 incredible animals from around the world!
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £15.70 / Under 3s Free
Location: Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS
Ceramic painting sessions, where you can choose from a wide variety of pre-made pottery to create an artistic masterpiece.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £12 . Under 4s Free
EDEN ROCK
Location: Edgefield Road Industrial Estate, Loanhead, EH20 9TB
Scotland's biggest indoor bouldering wall, suitable for all abilities.
Ages: 3+ (must be supervised by adult member).
Price: From £8.50
EDINBURGH CASTLE
Location: Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Set in the heart of Scotland's dynamic capital city, Edinburgh Castle is sure to capture your imagination.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £11.40 . Under 7s Free (Young Scots from £1 - other concessions also available)
EDINBURGH COMBAT CHALLENGE
Location: Lugton Bogs, Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH18 1AR
Outdoor laser combat challenge.
Ages: 7+
Price: From £15
EDINBURGH DUNGEON
Location: 31 Market St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF
The Edinburgh Dungeon is the ultimate underground journey through Edinburgh's darkest history.
Ages: 8+
Price: From £18.50
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL CLIMBING ARENA
Location: Ratho, South Platt Hill, Newbridge, Edinburgh, EH28 8AA
EICA is Europe’s largest indoor climbing centre and alongside world-class climbing walls, features a bouldering room and a gym overlooking the main quarry.
Ages: 4+
Price: From £15.50
EDINBURGH ZOO
Location: 134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS
Have an unforgettable day out at Edinburgh Zoo, home to over 2,500 incredible animals from around the world!
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £15.70 / Under 3s Free
ESCAPE HUNT EDINBURGH
Location: Units 3 and 4, Omni Centre, Edinburgh, EH1 3AU
Step into new worlds and put your team building skills to the test at Escape Hunt Edinburgh.
Ages: 8+
Price: From £18.70 / Under 3s Free
FORT DOUGLAS ADVENTURE PARK
Location: Via King's Gate, Dalkeith, Edinburgh, EH22 1ST
Operation fun awaits at Fort Douglas! Run, slide, fly, climb and explore the most magical adventure playground.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £2 / Under 1s Free
FORTH BOAT TOURS
Location: 2 Hawes Brae, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9TB
The Firth of Forth is brimming with history, adventure and tales of daring do. Combined tickets with the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway available.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £11 / Under 5s Free / Dogs £1
GO APE
Location: Via King's Gate, Dalkeith, Edinburgh, EH22 1ST
With 8 awesome zip wires across the River Esk and sky-high platforms, there’s something for everyone.
Ages: Over 1m tall
Price: From £20
GRAVITY
Location: 6, Fountain Park, 130 Dundee St, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF
Trampolining fun at Gravity.
Ages: From 18 months
Price: From £4 Toddlers / £12.50 Older Children
JUPITER ARTLAND
Location: The Steadings, Bonnington House, Wilkieston, Edinburgh, EH27 8BY
Contemporary sculture garden with 120 acres of meadows, woodland and galleries. Open May-September.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £7.50 / Under 3s Free.
THE GHOST BUS TOURS
Location: Departs from Edinburgh Lawnmarket, Outside Heritage of Scotland, Deacon Brodies Tavern, Edinburgh, EH1 2NT
Learn about Edinburgh's haunted history, encountering all the top attractions of Edinburgh.
Ages: 5+
Price: From £14
LOST SHORE SURF RESORT
Location: 11 South Platt Hill, Newbridge, EH28 8AY
Lost Shore is the world’s first inland surf resort, based in Edinburgh, offering something for everyone.
Ages: 6+
Price: Surfing From £45 / Surfskate from £15.00
Location: Units 3 and 4, Omni Centre, Edinburgh, EH1 3AU
Step into new worlds and put your team building skills to the test at Escape Hunt Edinburgh.
Ages: 8+
Price: From £18.70 / Under 3s Free
FORT DOUGLAS ADVENTURE PARK
Location: Via King's Gate, Dalkeith, Edinburgh, EH22 1ST
Operation fun awaits at Fort Douglas! Run, slide, fly, climb and explore the most magical adventure playground.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £2 / Under 1s Free
FORTH BOAT TOURS
Location: 2 Hawes Brae, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9TB
The Firth of Forth is brimming with history, adventure and tales of daring do. Combined tickets with the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway available.
Ages: For all ages.
Price: From £11 / Under 5s Free / Dogs £1
GO APE
Location: Via King's Gate, Dalkeith, Edinburgh, EH22 1ST
With 8 awesome zip wires across the River Esk and sky-high platforms, there’s something for everyone.
Ages: Over 1m tall
Price: From £20
GRAVITY
Location: 6, Fountain Park, 130 Dundee St, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF
Trampolining fun at Gravity.
Ages: From 18 months
Price: From £4 Toddlers / £12.50 Older Children
JUPITER ARTLAND
Location: The Steadings, Bonnington House, Wilkieston, Edinburgh, EH27 8BY
Contemporary sculture garden with 120 acres of meadows, woodland and galleries. Open May-September.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £7.50 / Under 3s Free.
THE GHOST BUS TOURS
Location: Departs from Edinburgh Lawnmarket, Outside Heritage of Scotland, Deacon Brodies Tavern, Edinburgh, EH1 2NT
Learn about Edinburgh's haunted history, encountering all the top attractions of Edinburgh.
Ages: 5+
Price: From £14
LOST SHORE SURF RESORT
Location: 11 South Platt Hill, Newbridge, EH28 8AY
Lost Shore is the world’s first inland surf resort, based in Edinburgh, offering something for everyone.
Ages: 6+
Price: Surfing From £45 / Surfskate from £15.00
THE REAL MARY KINGS CLOSE
Location: 2 Warriston’s Close, High Street, Off the Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1PG
Imagine a warren of streets frozen in time, where centuries of stories are just waiting to be told.
Ages: 5+
Price: From £15
MAKE BELIEVE THE BABY PLAY PLACE
Location: 3 Drumsheugh Place, Edinburgh EH3 7PT
Indoor play space.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £9.60
MARY'S MILK BAR
Location: 19 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS
Iconic, delicious Edinburgh Gelato Ice Cream. Daily flavour variations.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £3.75
MENAGERIE EDINBURGH
Location: 32 Damhead Holdings, Edinburgh, EH10 7EA
Private, interactive session where children can meet and spend time with the animals in small groups.
MERCAT TOURS
Location: Mercat Cross, Royal Mile, EH1 1RF
History walks and ghost tours from Edinburgh's award-winning storytellers since 1985.
Ages: 5+
Price: From £17
MIDLOTHIAN SNOWSPORTS CENTRE
Location: Biggar Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 7DU
Tubing, skiing and a new alpine coaster at the Midlothian Snowsports Centre. Practice sessions and lessons available.
Ages: 4+
Price: Skiing from £10 / Tubing from £8.60 / Alpine Coaster from £7
MR WOOD'S FOSSILS
Location: 5 Cowgatehead, Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 1JY
Explore the range of interesting fossils, minerals, meteorites and jewellery for sale.
MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD
Location: 42 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TG
Visit the world’s first ever museum dedicated to the history of childhood.
Ages: All ages
Price: £ Free
MUSEUM OF EDINBURGH
Location: 142-146 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8DD
Discover Edinburgh’s fascinating history through the Museum of Edinburgh’s wide and varied collections.
Ages: All ages
Price: £ Free
MUSEUM ON THE MOUND
Location: The Mound, Edinburgh, EH1 1YZ
Located in the historic Bank of Scotland Head Office, this fascinating museum takes a fresh look at money – and much, much more.
Ages: All ages
Price: £ Free
NATIONAL MINING MUSEUM SCOTLAND
Location: Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, Dalkeith, Edinburgh, EH22 4QN
Visit one of the best-preserved Victorian Collieries in Europe.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £3.50 / Under 7s Free
Location: 2 Warriston’s Close, High Street, Off the Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1PG
Imagine a warren of streets frozen in time, where centuries of stories are just waiting to be told.
Ages: 5+
Price: From £15
MAKE BELIEVE THE BABY PLAY PLACE
Location: 3 Drumsheugh Place, Edinburgh EH3 7PT
Indoor play space.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £9.60
MARY'S MILK BAR
Location: 19 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS
Iconic, delicious Edinburgh Gelato Ice Cream. Daily flavour variations.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £3.75
MENAGERIE EDINBURGH
Location: 32 Damhead Holdings, Edinburgh, EH10 7EA
Private, interactive session where children can meet and spend time with the animals in small groups.
MERCAT TOURS
Location: Mercat Cross, Royal Mile, EH1 1RF
History walks and ghost tours from Edinburgh's award-winning storytellers since 1985.
Ages: 5+
Price: From £17
MIDLOTHIAN SNOWSPORTS CENTRE
Location: Biggar Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 7DU
Tubing, skiing and a new alpine coaster at the Midlothian Snowsports Centre. Practice sessions and lessons available.
Ages: 4+
Price: Skiing from £10 / Tubing from £8.60 / Alpine Coaster from £7
MR WOOD'S FOSSILS
Location: 5 Cowgatehead, Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 1JY
Explore the range of interesting fossils, minerals, meteorites and jewellery for sale.
MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD
Location: 42 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TG
Visit the world’s first ever museum dedicated to the history of childhood.
Ages: All ages
Price: £ Free
MUSEUM OF EDINBURGH
Location: 142-146 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8DD
Discover Edinburgh’s fascinating history through the Museum of Edinburgh’s wide and varied collections.
Ages: All ages
Price: £ Free
MUSEUM ON THE MOUND
Location: The Mound, Edinburgh, EH1 1YZ
Located in the historic Bank of Scotland Head Office, this fascinating museum takes a fresh look at money – and much, much more.
Ages: All ages
Price: £ Free
NATIONAL MINING MUSEUM SCOTLAND
Location: Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, Dalkeith, Edinburgh, EH22 4QN
Visit one of the best-preserved Victorian Collieries in Europe.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £3.50 / Under 7s Free
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FLIGHT
Location: East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, EH39 5LF
Wing your way to one of Scotland's top days out at East Fortune Airfield.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £8 / Under 5s Free
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
Location: Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
Tonnes of things to see and do here. History, science and interactive exhibits.
Ages: All ages
Price: £ Free
NINJA WARRIOR
Location: 12 Seafield Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7QP
Come and test your Ninja skills while climbing, balancing and swinging across obstacles.
Ages: 4+ in main arena. / Under 4s for Mini Ninjas sessions.
Price: From £11.95
PORTOBELLO BEACH
Location: Portobello, Edinburgh, EH15
Enjoy the beach and promenade with cafes and stalls for refreshments.
Price: Free
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN
Location: Arboretum Pl, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH3 5NZ
70 Ares of beautiful landscape to explore with several cafes and a shop. No dogs, bicycles, football etc. to protect the plants.
Ages: All ages
Price: Free
ROYAL COMMONWEALTH POOL
Location: 21 Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH16 5BB
50m swimming pool, aquadash and soft play.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £3.80
ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA
Location: Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ
A Royal residence for over 40 years.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £9.25 / Under 5s Free
RYZE EDINBURGH
Location: Ryze Adventure Parks, 23 Mayfield Industrial Estate, Dalkeith, Edinburgh, EH22 4AD
Enjoy bouncing on a sea of trampolines, jump into foam pits, diving onto stuntman airbags, swinging on a trapeze, tackling a ninja warrior course and so much more!
Ages: 2+
Price: From £9
Location: East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, EH39 5LF
Wing your way to one of Scotland's top days out at East Fortune Airfield.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £8 / Under 5s Free
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
Location: Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
Tonnes of things to see and do here. History, science and interactive exhibits.
Ages: All ages
Price: £ Free
NINJA WARRIOR
Location: 12 Seafield Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7QP
Come and test your Ninja skills while climbing, balancing and swinging across obstacles.
Ages: 4+ in main arena. / Under 4s for Mini Ninjas sessions.
Price: From £11.95
PORTOBELLO BEACH
Location: Portobello, Edinburgh, EH15
Enjoy the beach and promenade with cafes and stalls for refreshments.
Price: Free
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN
Location: Arboretum Pl, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH3 5NZ
70 Ares of beautiful landscape to explore with several cafes and a shop. No dogs, bicycles, football etc. to protect the plants.
Ages: All ages
Price: Free
ROYAL COMMONWEALTH POOL
Location: 21 Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH16 5BB
50m swimming pool, aquadash and soft play.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £3.80
ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA
Location: Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ
A Royal residence for over 40 years.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £9.25 / Under 5s Free
RYZE EDINBURGH
Location: Ryze Adventure Parks, 23 Mayfield Industrial Estate, Dalkeith, Edinburgh, EH22 4AD
Enjoy bouncing on a sea of trampolines, jump into foam pits, diving onto stuntman airbags, swinging on a trapeze, tackling a ninja warrior course and so much more!
Ages: 2+
Price: From £9
SCOTTISH OWL CENTRE
Location: Polkemmet Country Park, Whitburn, Bathgate, Edinburgh, EH47 0AD
140+ owls from around the world, Daily all-weather flying displays, Adventure playground, picnic area and shop.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £7.50 / Under 3s Free
SCOTT MONUMENT
Location: East Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh, EH2 2EJ
A monument dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, it is one of the largest monuments to a writer anywhere in the world.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £6
SKELF BIKE PARK
Location: Bowmont Pl, Edinburgh, EH8 9RY
A tarmac pump track near the city centre.
Ages: All ages
Price: Free
TENPIN EDINBURGH
Location: Fountain Park, Dundee St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH11 1AW
24 Bowling lanes, table tennis, pool and arcade fun.
Ages: All ages
Price: Bowling From £9.49
VELVET HALL ALPACAS
Location: Velvet Hall Cottage, Innerleithen, Scottish Borders, EH44 6RD
Based in the Scottish Borders at the heart of the beautiful Tweed Valley, meet the 30+ herd of Alpacas.
Ages: Treks ages 7+
Price: Visits from £5 / Treks from £20
WATER OF LEITH
Enjoy a walk along the Water of Leith, taking in the historic Dean Village. Stop for some refreshments at the Museum of Modern Art and look out for kingfishers!
Price: Free
VOLCANO FALLS ADVENTURE GOLF
Location: Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF
2 x 18 Hole adventure golf courses.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £4.50
Location: Polkemmet Country Park, Whitburn, Bathgate, Edinburgh, EH47 0AD
140+ owls from around the world, Daily all-weather flying displays, Adventure playground, picnic area and shop.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £7.50 / Under 3s Free
SCOTT MONUMENT
Location: East Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh, EH2 2EJ
A monument dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, it is one of the largest monuments to a writer anywhere in the world.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £6
SKELF BIKE PARK
Location: Bowmont Pl, Edinburgh, EH8 9RY
A tarmac pump track near the city centre.
Ages: All ages
Price: Free
TENPIN EDINBURGH
Location: Fountain Park, Dundee St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH11 1AW
24 Bowling lanes, table tennis, pool and arcade fun.
Ages: All ages
Price: Bowling From £9.49
VELVET HALL ALPACAS
Location: Velvet Hall Cottage, Innerleithen, Scottish Borders, EH44 6RD
Based in the Scottish Borders at the heart of the beautiful Tweed Valley, meet the 30+ herd of Alpacas.
Ages: Treks ages 7+
Price: Visits from £5 / Treks from £20
WATER OF LEITH
Enjoy a walk along the Water of Leith, taking in the historic Dean Village. Stop for some refreshments at the Museum of Modern Art and look out for kingfishers!
Price: Free
VOLCANO FALLS ADVENTURE GOLF
Location: Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF
2 x 18 Hole adventure golf courses.
Ages: All ages
Price: From £4.50