Things to Do in Prestonpans
56 attractions and days out
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⭐ 4.4
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.
Beaches & Coastline
Longniddry Beach
This accessible sand and shingle shoreline offers families an ideal spot for seaside exploration and picnics, though facilities are limited so come prepared.
⭐ 4.5
2.5 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.
Beaches & Coastline
Gosford Sands
This scenic Longniddry beach offers coastal walks along the John Muir Way and excellent birdwatching opportunities for spotting wading species, with onsite parking making it easy to access.
⭐ 4.7
4.1 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.
⭐ 4.5
5.2 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.
⭐ 4.4
5.3 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.
⭐ 4.4
5.3 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.
⭐ 3.3
6.1 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.
⭐ 4.7
6.1 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.
⭐ 4.8
6.2 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.
⭐ 4.2
6.3 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.
⭐ 4.3
6.3 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.
⭐ 4.8
6.5 mi away
Beaches & Coastline
Gullane Beach
This expansive sandy stretch along Marine Terrace offers excellent wheelchair access and welcomes picnickers to enjoy seaside fun, from paddling in the waves to creating sandy masterpieces on the shore.
⭐ 4.2
7 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Jabberwocky Soft Play and Cafe
Let little ones burn off energy in this welcoming indoor play centre with wheelchair access, baby-changing rooms and a café serving snacks for hungry families.
⭐ 4.9
7.5 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.
⭐ 4.4
7.8 mi away
Historic Houses & Gardens
Archerfield Walled Garden
This enchanting historic garden offers families a delightful woodland trail filled with fairy-tale surprises, plus refreshments and full accessibility for wheelchairs, pushchairs and pups.
⭐ 4.6
8 mi away
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.
⭐ 4.8
8 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.
⭐ 4.5
8.2 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.
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.
⭐ 4.6
8.4 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.
⭐ 4.4
8.5 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.
⭐ 4.7
8.5 mi away
Museums & Galleries
The Royal Yacht Britannia
Step aboard Her Majesty's former floating palace moored at Leith, exploring lavish state rooms, crew quarters and gleaming engine spaces where the Royal Family once travelled the world for four decades.
⭐ 4.5
8.6 mi away
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.
⭐ 4.9
8.6 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.
⭐ 4.7
8.6 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.
⭐ 4.4
8.7 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.
⭐ 4.4
8.7 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.
⭐ 4.9
8.9 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.
⭐ 5.0
8.9 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.
⭐ 4.3
8.9 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.
⭐ 4.5
8.9 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.
⭐ 4.6
9 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.
⭐ 4.3
9 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.
⭐ 4.6
9 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.
⭐ 5.0
9 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.
⭐ 4.6
9 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.
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.
⭐ 4.7
9.1 mi away
Trails & Treasure Hunts
North Berwick Mystery Treasure Trail
Explore North Berwick while cracking codes and hunting down a criminal in this family-friendly detective adventure starting from Quality Street. Pack a picnic and let the kids channel their inner sleuth!
⭐ 4.7
9.1 mi away
Parks & Play Areas
Yellowcraig
This Dirleton park offers outdoor space for families to explore, though facilities are limited with no toilets or baby-changing areas and picnics aren't permitted.
⭐ 4.6
9.2 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.
⭐ 4.5
9.2 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.
⭐ 4.7
9.2 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.
⭐ 3.5
9.2 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
The Fun Factory - Newhaven Quay
Let energetic youngsters burn off steam at this Newhaven indoor play venue featuring climbing frames, slides and active zones, plus an onsite restaurant for family refreshments and convenient parking.
⭐ 4.3
9.2 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.
⭐ 4.5
9.3 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.
⭐ 4.8
9.3 mi away
Climbing & Bouldering
Alien Rock
Scale new heights at this exciting indoor climbing centre featuring walls and routes for all abilities, plus an onsite restaurant to refuel after your adventure.
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.
⭐ 4.7
9.3 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.
⭐ 4.6
9.4 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.
⭐ 4.6
9.7 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.
⭐ 4.2
9.8 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.
⭐ 4.6
9.8 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.
⭐ 3.5
9.9 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.
⭐ 4.9
9.9 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.
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