Please note: Due to unforeseen circumstances the Museum of Childhood will be closed Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July. We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back as soon as possible.
We have a jam-packed programme of family events at Lauriston Castle - from craft workshops to outdoor escape rooms, from Japan Sakura events to Magic School... there really is something for everyone. Book now!
10am - 12pm. No need to book; just drop in during advertised times. ** PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE! ** Happy World Bee Day (which is on Tuesday 20 May...
Join Dizzy the Dinosaur to find out how we know so much about creatures who roamed our lands more than 65 million years ago. What are fossils and how...
1pm - 4pm Join us for an afternoon of teddy bear-themed fun including stories, games and art! Remember to bring a picnic. We will also provide some...
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As we count down to next year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, why not have a go at some of our very special Lauriston Sports, although we are not...
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Join us for a new, specially devised family tour of Lauriston Castle. Find out why Henry VIII sent his troops to burn down the original tower house...
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Outdoor Family Escape Room Experience at Lauriston Castle
William Burns’ architectural plans for the 1823 Lauriston Castle extension have gone missing. Sir Walter Scott is on his way to meet his friend...
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Ahoy there mateys. Get ready to sail the seven seas at Lauriston. Learn about the most fearsome individuals on the water and get equipped with...
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10am - 12 noon. No need to book; just drop in during advertised times. Where better to explore this year’s Big Draw than the amazing grounds of...
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10am - 12 noon. No need to book; just drop in during advertised times. Where better to explore this year’s Big Draw than the amazing grounds of...
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10am - 12 noon It's the time of year when there are more witches and wizards about than at any other. So why not learn some magic to go along with...
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A Special Lauriston Castle Christmas Magic show with acclaimed Edinburgh Magician Kevin Quantum
The Lauriston Christmas magic show is back set against a backdrop of our atmospheric castle at Christmas! Witness startling magic and uplifting...
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Join us for a morning of making beautiful Christmas decorations to take home. Once you are all crafted out, we will take you on a tour of the Castle...
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Join us for our annual Christmas event where you can capture the magic of Christmas past. We lose the commercialism surrounding Christmas and get...
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