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Edinburgh Attractions for Children
(Edinburgh, Scotland, UK)



Some of the tourist attractions in Edinburgh are very children friendly, including many of Edinburgh's museums, Edinburgh's art galleries and Edinburgh's exhibitions, which often feature interactive attractions and displays specifically aimed at children. There are also numerous family attractions in and around Edinburgh that are quite varied, and these Edinburgh tourist attractions range from water parks with enormous slides, to zoos and play centres for younger children in Edinburgh.

On sunny days, Edinburgh's parks and gardens provide a popular place for children to play and many of Edinburgh's parks are particularly suitable for children in Edinburgh, with attractions such as playground areas, children's swings and slides.




Edinburgh Children's Attractions: Edinburgh Zoo - Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 334 9171
Edinburgh Zoo is one of the most popular attractions in Edinburgh for tourists, including children and families in Edinburgh. Attractions at Edinburgh Zoo include pandas, hippos, snakes, lions, monkeys, marmosets, zebras and many other exotic animals. One of the main attractions at Edinburgh Zoo is the zoo's army of penguins, which are the world's largest group in captivity. 'Penguin Parade' is held daily at Edinburgh Zoo at 14:00 between March and October, and the penguins are also housed in the world's largest penguin pool, where they can be viewed swimming underwater. Other attractions at Edinburgh Zoo include a zoo education centre, where children are able to handle some of Edinburgh Zoo's smaller animals, such as snails, rabbits, snakes and chinchillas, an open-sided trailer ride, which provides regular 'safari' rides, a large zoo gift shop and a restaurant area. Edinburgh Zoo is situated in the Murrayfield of Edinburgh and is within easy reach of Edinburgh city centre.
Children's attraction open: daily, April to September - 09;00 to 18:00, October to March - 09:00 to 17:00, November to February - 09:00 to 16:30
Children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children and families

Edinburgh Children's Attractions: Laserquest - 28 Bread Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AF, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 221 0000
Edinburgh's Laserquest is a futuristic shooting game, where you use your laser guns to fire at your opponents in mazes to win points for your team. This exciting and energetic game lasts for around 20 minutes and is a popular attraction for children in Edinburgh. Laserquest is situated in the heart of Edinburgh city centre.
Children's attraction open: Monday to Saturday - 11:00 to 23:00, Sunday - 11:00 to 20:00
Children's attraction admission: charge

Edinburgh Children's Attractions: Deep Sea World - Battery Quarry, Fife, KY11 1JR, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1383 411880
Edinburgh's Deep Sea World is one of Edinburgh's most popular attractions for children and families visiting Edinburgh. This award-winning Edinburgh tourist attraction takes you under that sea, with a 71 metre / 232 foot transparent tunnel, where you have excellent views of large fish, sharks and numerous impressive sea creatures. Other attractions at Edinburgh's Deep Sea World include a large group of piranhas, regular shark feeding displays, stingrays, a fish pool where children can get a 'hands-on' experience of some of the fish, a café area and there is also an Edinburgh Deep Sea World gift shop. Located on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Deep Sea World is easy to reach from central Edinburgh using the North Queensferry train.
Children's attraction open: March to October, daily - 10:00 to 18:00, November to February, Monday to Friday - 11:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00
Children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children, families and large groups

Edinburgh Children's Attractions: Gorgie City Farm - 51 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2LA, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 337 4202
Located in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh, the idyllic Gorgie City Farm is just a ten-minute bus journey from Edinburgh's Princes Street and contains all the farmyard favourites and more besides. Attractions at Edinburgh's Gorgie City Farm include goats, sheep, ponies, large tortoises and a rabbit's cuddle corner, where children are able to handle the farm's friendly rabbits. Edinburgh's Gorgie City Farm also features an educational Discovery Centre, where there are a number of activities available for both children and adults, such as pottery, weaving, spinning and woodwork. There is also an excellent playground area for children at Edinburgh's Gorgie City Farm, and attractive vegetable, herb and wildlife gardens.
Children's attraction open: daily - 09:30 to 16:30
Children's attraction admission: free, donations suggested

Edinburgh Children's Attractions: Leith Waterworld - 377 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH6 8HU, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 555 6000
Leith Waterworld, in the Leith area of Edinburgh, is full of exciting attractions for children and families. These attractions include a whale slide, flumes, a pool for younger children, a river run, fast flowing channels, a spa pool and a crèche area for younger children.
Children's attraction open: Wednesday and Thursday - 10:00 to 13:00, Friday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00, daily during Edinburgh school holidays
Children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children, families and large groups

Edinburgh Children's Attractions: Butterfly and Insect World - Dobbies Garden World, Lasswade, Midlothian, Edinburgh, EH18, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 663 4932
Housed in Dobbies Garden World, Edinburgh's Butterfly and Insect World is a popular attraction for children in Edinburgh and this tropical greenhouse paradise features many colorful butterflies which are hatching throughout the year. There are also a number of large insects and spiders, such as tarantulas, at Edinburgh's Butterfly and Insect World, and these can be handled by children at daily hands-on sessions.
Children's attraction open: summer, daily - 09:30 to 17:30
Children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children, families and large groups, children under three years old are free

Edinburgh Children's Attractions: Edinburgh Bird of Prey Centre - Dobbies Garden World, Lasswade, Midlothian, Edinburgh, EH18 1AZ, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 654 1720
The Edinburgh Bird of Prey Centre is home to over 30 different species, including eagles, falcons, hawks and owls. With extensive exhibits about the characteristics and hunting habits of these birds, the Edinburgh Bird of Prey Centre has daily flying displays, which are held at 13:30 and 15:30 during the spring and summer months, and these are particularly popular with children.
Children's attraction open: daily - 11:00 to 17:00
Children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for students, children and groups

Edinburgh Children's Attractions: Jelly Club - Unit 10b, Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5UY, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 652 0212
The Edinburgh Jelly Club is a vast indoor play centre for children aged 12 years old and under. With soft play areas, abseiling, bouncy inflatables, a toy village, a climbing wall, pedal cars, chutes and ball pools, there are an enormous range of activities to keep children visiting Edinburgh entertained. A café / restaurant area is also available at Edinburgh's Jelly Club.
Children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 19:00
Children's attraction admission: charge per 2-hour session

Edinburgh Children's Attractions: Clambers at the Royal Commonweath Pool - , Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 667 7211
Edinburgh's Clambers at the Royal Commonweath Pool is a large, safe enclosed play area for children, with a soft play area for younger children, a climbing wall and a café area.
Children's attraction open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 18:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 16:15
Children's attraction admission: charge per 45-minute session

Edinburgh Children's Attractions: Charlie Chalks and the Fun Factory - Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 555 1570
This large and exciting Edinburgh children's attraction features an indoor play area attached to a pub / restaurant, with a safe, soft-play area for younger children. Charlie Chalks and the Fun Factory is situated close to Edinburgh's Newhaven Heritage Museum.
Children's attraction open: Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 10:00 to 21:00, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday - 11:00 to 21:00
Children's attraction admission: charge per 45-minute session

 
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