Musselburgh
Things to do in Musselburgh, Edinburgh and Lothian
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Musselburgh works well as a base for exploring East Lothian, with a decent spread of hotel accommodation ranging from the Premier Inn through to independent places like Carberry Tower and The Ship Inn. Faside Estate, rated 4.8 from 43 reviews, and Edinburgh Lodges both have strong ratings, so there are solid options whatever you're after. The town's proximity to Edinburgh means it can serve as a quieter alternative to staying in the city itself while remaining accessible.
For families with younger children, there are two soft play and adventure venues worth knowing about. Jamboree Adventure Soft Play is rated 4.7 from 166 reviews, while AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Edinburgh, rated 4.4 from 613 reviews, offers something slightly different. Both draw decent numbers of visitors, suggesting they're established draws in the area.
Newhailes House and Gardens is the main cultural attraction, rated 4.5 from 1188 reviews. It's clearly popular with visitors to the area and would make a good outing if you're staying locally. The strong review count suggests it's well worth the visit if you're interested in house and garden visits during your stay.
Where to stay in Musselburgh(5)
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Things to Do in Musselburgh(3)
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Jamboree Adventure Soft Play
⭐ 4.7
Newhailes House and Gardens Musselburgh
⭐ 4.5
Jump In Trampoline Arena Edinburgh
⭐ 4.4
AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Edinburgh
⭐ 4.4
Whiteloch Farm Riding and Trekking
⭐ 4.5
Prestongrange Museum
⭐ 4.4
ODEON Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird
⭐ 4.2
Dalkeith Country Park
⭐ 3.3
Where to Eat in Musselburgh
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Jump In Trampoline Arena Edinburgh
Edinburgh · ⭐ 4.4
2 mi
Whiteloch Farm Riding and Trekking
Tranent · ⭐ 4.5
2 mi
Prestongrange Museum
Prestonpans · ⭐ 4.4
2 mi
ODEON Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird
Edinburgh · ⭐ 4.2
2 mi
Dalkeith Country Park
Edinburgh · ⭐ 3.3
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Go Ape Dalkeith
Dalkeith · ⭐ 4.8
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Portobello Beach
Portobello · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Tumbles at Portobello
Edinburgh · ⭐ 4.3
Camping in Musselburgh
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Drummohr Camping and Glamping Site
⭐ 4.5 · from £20/night
Drummohr Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5
Dalkeith Country Park
⭐ 4.6
Festival Glamping at The Drum
⭐ 0.0 · from £270/night
Lothianbridge Caravan Park
⭐ 4.3
Lothianbridge Caravan Park
⭐ 4.3
Seton Sands Holiday Park
⭐ 4.8
Edinburgh Festival Glamping
⭐ 5.0 · from £290/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Musselburgh
All cottages in Musselburgh →Forman’s Lodge
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £3,590
Forthview Luxury Lodges
4 cottages · from £1,492
Winfields Manor
6 bed · sleeps 11 · from £5,440
New York Style Loft Apartment
4 bed · sleeps 9 · from £5,235
Broomrigg Farmhouse
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,372
Winton Holidays - Wintonhill Farmhouse
6 bed · sleeps 14 · from £2,122
Powderhall Brae
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £801
7a
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £2,228
Common questions about Musselburgh
Where can I stay in Musselburgh?
We list 5 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Musselburgh.
What is there to do in Musselburgh?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Musselburgh.
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