The Palace of Holyroodhouse offers a great day out for children. Here are some ideas to help you plan your visit.
Take the free family multimedia tour
Learn more about the Palace and its most famous residents with our interactive multimedia tour designed for families to enjoy together. Look out for unusual furniture, sparkling jewels and more.
Enjoy a visit to the Family Room
Pop into the Family Room to learn more about Scottish royal history, with dressing up, books and games.
To help plan your visit make sure you read our practical information.
The Family Room is a dedicated relaxing space for families. There is a selection of fun stories, costumes, games and creative activities to choose from.
- The Royal Dining Room - What’s on the menu? Can you count all the chairs around the table?
- Thrones - Go on a hunt for two thrones. They are over 100 years old and were made for The King's great-grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary. Can you spot the differences between them?
- The King’s Bed - This amazing four-poster bed was made for Charles II, but he never slept in it. Imagine what it was like to stay in the Palace over 300 years ago.
- The Great Gallery - This is the biggest room in the Palace – you could fit three double-decker buses in it. Bonnie Prince Charlie held a famous party here. Discover the secret of the 96 portraits on the walls.
- The Palace Gardens - The Palace Gardens are a hidden secret in Edinburgh’s busy city centre. Use our family trail to explore woodland paths and giant lawns. Look out for local wildlife and find out why a lion used to live here.
- Holyrood Abbey - Holyrood Abbey is nearly 900 years old. Explore this majestic building and find out about the monks who used to live there, the famous events that have taken place within its walls and how it got its name.
At the end of your visit, don’t forget to ask a Warden to stamp your ticket and convert it into a 1-Year Pass to enjoy free re-admission for 12 months.