⭐ 4.4
Castles & Palaces
Edinburgh Castle
Castle Hill · Edinburgh
Perched dramatically atop Castle Hill, this iconic fortress spans a millennium of Scottish heritage with magnificent halls, royal treasures and stunning city views that captivate all ages.
⭐ 4.4
Adventure & Activity Centres
Fountain Park
Dundee Street · Edinburgh
This Edinburgh indoor entertainment venue on Dundee Street offers families a complete day of fun with onsite dining, accessible facilities throughout, and convenient parking for visitors.
⭐ 4.4
Adventure & Activity Centres
Gravity Active Edinburgh
6 Fountain Park, 130 Dundee Street · Edinburgh
Jump into high-energy entertainment where families can test their skills across trampolines, climbing walls and aerial challenges at this action-filled Edinburgh venue with dining available.
⭐ 4.4
Trampoline & Bounce Parks
Jump In Trampoline Arena Edinburgh
Newhails Industrial Estate, Musselburgh · Edinburgh
Bounce into action at this Edinburgh trampoline park featuring accessible facilities, onsite parking and snacks to refuel after all that jumping fun for the whole family.
⭐ 4.4
Food & Drink Experiences
Kidz Brunch Club
Brewhemia · Edinburgh
Enjoy a family-friendly dining experience at Brewhemia's Kidz Brunch Club, featuring fully accessible facilities with baby changing areas and pushchair-friendly spaces throughout.
⭐ 4.4
Skiing & Snowboarding
Midlothian Snowsports Centre
Biggar Road, Hillend · Edinburgh
Scotland's longest artificial ski slope awaits at Hillend, where families can try skiing lessons, snowboarding and thrilling tubing runs, with parking and refreshments available onsite.
⭐ 4.4
Trails & Treasure Hunts
The Edinburgh Treasure Trail
Edinburgh Royal Mile · Edinburgh
Team up with your loved ones for a puzzle-solving adventure along Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile, where clues and riddles guide your 1.75-mile journey through the city's famous streets.
⭐ 4.4
Museums & Galleries
The Museum of Edinburgh
Huntey House, 142 Canongate Royal Mile · Edinburgh
Discover Edinburgh's fascinating local history at this characterful Royal Mile museum, housed in a historic building with family facilities including baby changing, though access is limited for wheelchairs.
⭐ 4.4
Museums & Galleries
The People's Story Museum
163 Canongate, Royal Mile · Edinburgh
Discover how ordinary Edinburgh residents lived, worked and played through the centuries at this engaging Royal Mile museum celebrating everyday life in the city.
⭐ 4.3
Farm Parks
Craigie's Farm Shop and Cafe
West Craigie Farm, South Queensferry · Edinburgh
Visit this delightful farm near Edinburgh where little ones can meet friendly animals, pick seasonal fruit and explore woodland walks, with a café serving refreshments for hungry families.
⭐ 4.3
Zoos & Animal Parks
Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo, 134 Corstorphine Road · Edinburgh
Scotland's premier zoo welcomes families to discover more than 1,000 incredible creatures, from the nation's exclusive koala residents to exotic species on the thrilling Hilltop Safari experience.
⭐ 4.3
Ice & Roller Skating
Murrayfield Ice Rink
Riversdale Crescent · Edinburgh
Glide across the ice at this popular Edinburgh rink offering skating fun for families, complete with onsite parking, refreshments and a restaurant to refuel after your session on the ice.
⭐ 4.3
Museums & Galleries
Museum of Childhood Edinburgh
42 High Street, Royal Mile · Edinburgh
Step back in time on the Royal Mile to explore how children played and lived throughout history, with fascinating collections of toys and games spanning multiple generations in this nostalgic family museum.
⭐ 4.3
Boat Tours & Cruises
The Ghost Bus Tours, Edinburgh
Deacon Brodies Tavern · Edinburgh
Experience Edinburgh's darkest secrets and most chilling locations aboard this theatrical horror-comedy bus tour departing from Deacon Brodies Tavern, combining spine-tingling tales with entertainment.
⭐ 4.3
Indoor Soft Play
Tumbles at Portobello
20 Westbank Street, Portobello · Edinburgh
This wheelchair-accessible soft play venue in Portobello features an onsite restaurant and convenient parking, perfect for energetic youngsters to burn off steam whatever the weather.
⭐ 4.3
Cinema & Theatre
Vue Edinburgh Omni Centre
Omni Leisure Building, Greenside Place, 61/11 Leith Street · Edinburgh
Catch the latest blockbusters at this modern multiplex cinema in Leith Street's entertainment complex, featuring weekend children's screenings, snacks to buy, and wheelchair-accessible facilities.
⭐ 4.3
Bowling Alleys
World Of Bowling
Corn Exchange Village, 11 Newmarket Road · Edinburgh
Strike up some family fun at this accessible bowling venue complete with onsite dining, though note there are no baby changing facilities available.
⭐ 4.2
Cinema & Theatre
ODEON Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird
Odeon · Edinburgh
Catch the latest blockbusters on seven big screens at this Fort Kinnaird cinema, complete with accessible facilities and family-friendly amenities including baby changing rooms.
⭐ 4.2
Cinema & Theatre
ODEON Edinburgh Lothian Road
118 Lothian Road · Edinburgh
Catch all the latest family films across four big screens at this central Edinburgh cinema, with snacks available and wheelchair access throughout the venue.
⭐ 4.2
Bowling Alleys
Tenpin Edinburgh
Fountain Park off Fountain Bridge, Dundee Street · Edinburgh
Strike up family fun at this modern bowling venue in Fountain Park, featuring multiple lanes, an onsite restaurant and full accessibility including wheelchair access and adapted facilities.
⭐ 4.2
Indoor Soft Play
Time Twisters
Unit 5 Catalyst Trade Park, 2B Bankhead Drive · Edinburgh
Journey through an Ancient Egyptian-themed soft play adventure in Edinburgh, packed with multi-level activities suitable for children of all ages, plus onsite dining and baby facilities.
⭐ 4.2
Indoor Soft Play
TimeTwisters Play Centre
Time Twisters Play Centre, Unit 5, Catalyst Trade Park, 2b Bankhead Drive, Edinburgh · Edinburgh
An indoor soft play venue located at Catalyst Trade Park in Edinburgh, offering active fun for young visitors in a safe environment, though facilities information is currently limited.
Indoor Soft Play
Wonder World Soft Play Edinburgh
377 Easter Road, Leith · Edinburgh
Kids can race around the go-kart track or climb through exciting soft play equipment at this Easter Road venue, which also serves food and snacks to keep energy levels high.
⭐ 3.5
Parks & Play Areas
RBGE and John Hope Gateway
Inverleith Row, Arboretum Place · Edinburgh
Wander through 70 acres of beautiful botanical gardens steeped in heritage, perfect for family adventures with picnic spots, wheelchair access, baby facilities and an onsite restaurant.
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