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Things to Do in Gorebridge

58 attractions and days out

National Mining Museum Scotland ⭐ 4.7 1.1 mi away

Museums & Galleries

National Mining Museum Scotland

Step into Scotland's coal mining heritage at this award-winning colliery attraction where interactive exhibits and original machinery bring industrial history vividly to life for all ages.

Ryze Edinburgh - Xtreme Air Sports ⭐ 4.5 1.5 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Ryze Edinburgh - Xtreme Air Sports

Bounce your way through an enormous indoor trampoline arena spanning thousands of square feet, perfect for active families seeking high-energy fun with onsite dining and parking.

Vogrie Country Park ⭐ 4.6

Parks & Play Areas

Vogrie Country Park

Explore woodland trails and open spaces at this scenic country park near Dewartown, complete with restaurant, picnic areas and parking—perfect for active families seeking outdoor adventures.

Edinburgh Combat Challenge ⭐ 4.9 3.6 mi away

Laser Tag Arenas

Edinburgh Combat Challenge

Battle it out in thrilling laser tag combat at this action-packed Lugton Bogs venue, perfect for energetic families seeking an adrenaline-fuelled adventure with onsite parking and snacks available.

Go Ape Dalkeith ⭐ 4.8 3.9 mi away

High Ropes & Aerial Trails

Go Ape Dalkeith

Experience aerial excitement at this woodland adventure park featuring high-wire obstacles and ziplines through the trees, with wheelchair-friendly access and facilities for families with young children.

Dalkeith Country Park ⭐ 3.3 4 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Dalkeith Country Park

This expansive estate near Edinburgh features the impressive Fort Douglas adventure playground alongside beautiful parkland perfect for family picnics, with facilities including a restaurant and accessible amenities throughout.

Brick Fest Live Edinburgh ⭐ 4.6 5.5 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Brick Fest Live Edinburgh

Build, play and explore at this American brick-building spectacular making its UK debut, where families can construct epic creations and let imaginations run wild at the Royal Highland Centre.

Midlothian Snowsports Centre ⭐ 4.4 6 mi away

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.

ODEON Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird ⭐ 4.2 6.2 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

ODEON Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird

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.

Jump In Trampoline Arena Edinburgh ⭐ 4.4 6.3 mi away

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.

AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Edinburgh ⭐ 4.4 6.3 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Edinburgh

Bounce into action at Edinburgh's premier indoor trampoline venue, featuring high-flying fun zones for all ages with baby changing facilities and assistance for guests requiring extra support.

Newhailes House and Gardens Musselburgh ⭐ 4.5 6.5 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Newhailes House and Gardens Musselburgh

This National Trust Scotland estate near Edinburgh offers families historic rooms to explore, expansive grounds for wandering, and facilities including baby changing areas and ramps.

Jamboree Adventure Soft Play ⭐ 4.7 6.7 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Jamboree Adventure Soft Play

Located at Musselburgh Sports Centre, this indoor play venue offers active fun for kids with climbing frames, slides and activity zones. Note that facilities are limited, with no baby changing areas or wheelchair access available.

The Leadburn Inn ⭐ 5.0 7 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

The Leadburn Inn

Perfect for families with little ones, this welcoming inn near Penicuik features indoor play facilities, onsite parking, baby changing rooms and snacks available to purchase throughout your visit.

Whiteloch Farm Riding and Trekking ⭐ 4.5 7.5 mi away

Horse Riding

Whiteloch Farm Riding and Trekking

Experience the thrill of horseback riding through scenic East Lothian countryside at this welcoming equestrian centre near Macmerry, offering treks suitable for various ability levels.

Holyrood Park ⭐ 4.8 7.6 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Holyrood Park

This sprawling Edinburgh parkland welcomes families with prams, dogs and wheelchair users to explore its natural landscapes and historic trails, complete with baby changing facilities for little visitors.

Prestongrange Museum ⭐ 4.4 7.7 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Prestongrange Museum

This East Lothian heritage site welcomes families with full accessibility, picnic areas, and dining options. Well-equipped facilities include baby changing rooms and plenty of parking.

Portobello Beach ⭐ 4.7 7.7 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Portobello Beach

This sandy stretch along Edinburgh's coast offers classic seaside fun for families, with wheelchair access and space to enjoy your own picnic by the waves.

Tumbles at Portobello ⭐ 4.3 7.8 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Tumbles at Portobello

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.

Escape The Past ⭐ 5.0 8.1 mi away

Escape Room Challenges

Escape The Past

Challenge your family's problem-solving skills in this immersive escape room adventure located in Basement 1, featuring full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs plus baby changing facilities.

Meadows and Bruntfield Links ⭐ 4.6 8.1 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Meadows and Bruntfield Links

Expansive green space along Melville Drive perfect for family picnics, with onsite dining options and toilets available, though accessibility is limited for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Dynamic Earth ⭐ 4.4 8.2 mi away

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.

Dovecot Studios ⭐ 4.6 8.2 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Dovecot Studios

Discover contemporary tapestry weaving at this unique working studio and gallery, complete with wheelchair access, onsite dining, and convenient nearby parking on Infirmary Street.

Palace of Holyroodhouse ⭐ 4.6 8.2 mi away

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.

The Museum of Edinburgh ⭐ 4.4 8.3 mi away

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.

The People's Story Museum ⭐ 4.4 8.3 mi away

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.

Mercat Tours ⭐ 4.6 8.3 mi away

Boat Tours & Cruises

Mercat Tours

Discover Edinburgh's spine-tingling tales and macabre history on guided walking tours that children find thrillingly disgusting, exploring the city's darker side through captivating storytelling.

Museum of Childhood Edinburgh ⭐ 4.3 8.4 mi away

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.

The Chocolatarium ⭐ 4.9 8.4 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

The Chocolatarium

Journey through cocoa's fascinating story at this interactive Edinburgh experience, where you'll explore chocolate-making traditions and enjoy delicious tastings along the way.

Stitch Surf Shack Cafe Edinburgh ⭐ 4.6 8.4 mi away

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.

The Ghost Bus Tours, Edinburgh ⭐ 4.3 8.4 mi away

Boat Tours & Cruises

The Ghost Bus Tours, 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.

Boat Tours & Cruises
Sandemans Edinburgh Free Tour 8.4 mi away

Boat Tours & Cruises

Sandemans Edinburgh Free Tour

Discover the historic heart of Scotland's capital on a guided walking tour from the iconic Tron Kirk, exploring Old Town's famous landmarks and hidden gems along the Royal Mile.

Boat Tours & Cruises
The Cadies and Witchery Tours ⭐ 4.9 8.4 mi away

Boat Tours & Cruises

The Cadies and Witchery Tours

Explore Edinburgh's sinister secrets and spine-chilling history on this acclaimed walking tour that reveals the city's most haunted tales and macabre past in atmospheric Old Town streets.

The Real Mary Kings Close ⭐ 4.6 8.4 mi away

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.

Escape Reality Edinburgh ⭐ 4.9 8.4 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Escape Reality Edinburgh

Test your family's puzzle-solving skills at this city-centre venue offering half a dozen themed challenge rooms where teams race against the clock to find clues and break free.

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions ⭐ 4.6 8.5 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Experience Edinburgh from a unique perspective across six levels of mind-bending optical tricks, holograms and interactive exhibits on the historic Royal Mile.

Museum on the Mound ⭐ 4.5 8.5 mi away

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.

The Edinburgh Dungeon ⭐ 4.5 8.5 mi away

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.

ODEON Edinburgh Lothian Road ⭐ 4.2 8.5 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

ODEON Edinburgh Lothian Road

Catch all the latest family films across four big screens at this central Edinburgh cinema, with snacks available and wheelchair access throughout the venue.

Gravity Active Edinburgh ⭐ 4.4 8.5 mi away

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.

Tenpin Edinburgh ⭐ 4.2 8.6 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Tenpin 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.

Cineworld Edinburgh ⭐ 4.4 8.6 mi away

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.

Fountain Park ⭐ 4.4 8.6 mi away

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.

National Galleries Scotland: National ⭐ 4.7 8.6 mi away

Museums & Galleries

National Galleries Scotland: National

Scotland's premier art museum welcomes families with wheelchair hire, baby facilities and pushchair-friendly galleries showcasing world-class paintings and sculptures in Edinburgh's historic heart.

Escape Hunt Edinburgh ⭐ 5.0 8.7 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Escape Hunt Edinburgh

Challenge your family to crack codes and solve puzzles against the clock at this Castle Street venue, offering immersive escape room adventures suitable for all ages.

World Of Bowling ⭐ 4.3 8.7 mi away

Bowling Alleys

World Of Bowling

Strike up some family fun at this accessible bowling venue complete with onsite dining, though note there are no baby changing facilities available.

Vue Edinburgh Omni Centre ⭐ 4.3 8.7 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Edinburgh Omni Centre

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.

Huntfun Edinburgh ⭐ 4.9 8.8 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Huntfun Edinburgh

Explore Edinburgh's historic streets through an interactive treasure hunt that transforms sightseeing into a thrilling family quest starting from Waverley Station.

Fayre Play ⭐ 4.5 8.8 mi away

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.

National Galleries Scotland: Portrait ⭐ 4.7 8.8 mi away

Museums & Galleries

National Galleries Scotland: Portrait

Discover Scotland's finest portrait collection in this fully accessible Edinburgh gallery, where families with pushchairs and wheelchairs can easily explore centuries of faces and stories.

The Nickelodeon Experience ⭐ 4.8 9 mi away

Theme Parks & Funfairs

The Nickelodeon Experience

Join beloved cartoon stars at this interactive summer adventure featuring PAW Patrol meet-and-greets, slime fun and more. Wheelchair accessible with facilities onsite.

Indoor Soft Play
Wonder World Soft Play Edinburgh ⭐ 3.9 9.3 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Wonder World Soft Play 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.

National Galleries Scotland: Modern ⭐ 4.6 9.3 mi away

Museums & Galleries

National Galleries Scotland: Modern

Scotland's premier modern art collection welcomes families with fully accessible galleries, wheelchair hire for just £1, and baby-changing facilities throughout.

Murrayfield Ice Rink ⭐ 4.3 9.4 mi away

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.

ODEON Edinburgh West Luxe ⭐ 4.5 9.5 mi away

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.

Wester Hailes Education Centre 9.7 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Wester Hailes Education Centre

This leisure facility on Murrayburn Drive offers swimming and activities with an onsite restaurant, though families should note limited accessibility and baby facilities.

RBGE and John Hope Gateway ⭐ 3.5 9.7 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

RBGE and John Hope Gateway

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.

Inverleith Park ⭐ 4.7 9.8 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Inverleith Park

Explore woodland trails, relax lakeside or saddle up for horse riding at this accessible green space perfect for active families and picnics, with convenient parking on Arboretum Road.

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