Visit His Majesty The King's official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history
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History lovers
The King's official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history.
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 72 hours in advance to receive a full refund.
Highlights
Visit the official home of His Majesty The King in Scotland, a royal residence for more than 500 years and also used for State occasions
Explore the Historic Apartments of Mary, Queen of Scots, setting for many dramatic episodes in her turbulent reign
Enjoy the magnificent Great Gallery where the Jacobite Court of the Bonnie Prince Charlie was set in the XVIII century, home now to numerous Royal Collection’s artworks
Learn about the palace’s most famous residents with a family friendly interactive multimedia tour designed for families to enjoy together. Look out for unusual furniture, sparkling jewels and more
The Family Room is a dedicated relaxing space for families. There is a selection of fun stories, dressing up costumes, games and creative activities to choose from around Scottish royal history
Admire the ruins of Holyrood Abbey and the Palace’s gardens, set against the unique backdrop of Arthur’s Seat
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Baby care facilities are available
Accessibility information
Manual wheelchairs and rollators (wheeled walking aids with a seat) are available to borrow free of charge on a first-come first-served basis for the duration of a visit
Mobility scooters can also be used in the Palace grounds and are permitted in the Palace as long as they are compatible with the lift. The lift measures 130cm width x 125cm depth with a weight limit of 800kg and the door width is 89cm
Accessible toilets available
Registered assistance dogs are welcome.
The multimedia guide is available in British Sign Language (BSL) and with subtitles, and an audio-descriptive guide is available for blind or partially-sighted visitors
Please contact us should you require further accessibility information regarding this product
Ticket restrictions
Tickets for this attraction are non-refundable, non-amendable and non-exchangeable
Additional information
Photography is allowed in the Palace
No food or drink is allowed in the Palace
Palace of Holyroodhouse live date and timeslot availability can be seen upon booking.
Regular opening times are as follows:
November - March: Thursday - Monday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (last admission 3:15 pm)
April - June: Thursday - Monday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm (last admission 4:30 pm)
July - September: Open daily 9:30 am - 6:00 pm (last admission 4:30 pm)
This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and supplied by Encore.
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