Things to Do in Edinburgh

⭐ 4.6

Castles & Palaces

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Step into Scotland's royal residence at the foot of the Royal Mile, where families can explore grand state apartments and historic chambers with a complimentary audio guide. Facilities include a restaurant, accessible toilets and baby changing areas.

⭐ 4.6

Food & Drink Experiences

Stitch Surf Shack Cafe Edinburgh

Bring the family to this Disney-themed Hawaiian beach café inside Edinburgh's Primark, where Stitch and Angel create a fun dining atmosphere with refreshments and tropical décor.

⭐ 4.6

Sightseeing & Attractions

The Real Mary Kings Close

Explore Edinburgh's fascinating hidden chambers beneath the Royal Mile, where costumed guides bring centuries of stories to life in this atmospheric subterranean tour experience.

⭐ 4.5

Theme Parks & Funfairs

Fayre Play

Edinburgh's Fayre Play offers family entertainment with baby changing facilities available, though access may be limited for wheelchairs and pushchairs in some sections.

⭐ 4.5

Museums & Galleries

Museum on the Mound

Explore fascinating exhibitions covering currency, technology, and crime through the ages at this free Edinburgh museum housed in a historic banking hall on the famous Mound.

⭐ 4.5

Cinema & Theatre

ODEON Edinburgh West Luxe

Experience the latest blockbusters across eight giant screens at this modern cinema on Wester Hailes Road, complete with onsite parking, snacks, and wheelchair access for family film days out.

⭐ 4.5

Sightseeing & Attractions

The Edinburgh Dungeon

Brave souls can experience Scotland's darkest history through 80 minutes of live actors, special effects and spine-chilling storytelling at this theatrical underground attraction.

⭐ 4.5

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Edinburgh Ocean Terminal

Catch the latest blockbusters at this waterfront Leith cinema offering wheelchair access, onsite parking and snacks, perfect for family movie outings by Victoria Dock.

⭐ 4.4

Cinema & Theatre

Blue Badge Bunch

This inclusive Edinburgh venue welcomes families with excellent accessibility features including wheelchair access, baby changing facilities, and pushchair-friendly spaces throughout.

⭐ 4.4

Cinema & Theatre

Cineworld Edinburgh

Watch blockbusters on Edinburgh's sole IMAX screen, with regular family showings that cater to young children and babies at this modern Fountain Park cinema complex.

⭐ 4.4

Museums & Galleries

Dynamic Earth

Journey through Earth's 4.5 billion year story at Edinburgh's immersive science centre, where hands-on exhibits bring volcanoes, polar ice caps and prehistoric creatures to life in a wheelchair and pushchair-friendly environment.

⭐ 4.4

Castles & Palaces

Edinburgh Castle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.