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We always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as activities and attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible, depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper.
Our guide is popular with families and as a school resource for educational trips.
For opening times click through to website or telephone attraction. Some attractions close during the winter.

Place

Doing What

Wheelchair friendly

alien rock, 8 Pier Place
Edinburgh EH6 4LP
0131 552 7211
www.alienrock.co.uk
Indoor climbing for all !  Discover the excitement of climbing walls up to 10 meters high! Suitable for 8's and over. Kids clubs, Tasters, Parties and Groups.

No

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2ND
Tel 0131 226 3709
www.camera-obscura.co.uk  
Enjoy the fascinating Camera Obscura Show.     5 floors of interactive hands-on fun!  Fantastic views of Edinburgh and 3 galleries full of amazing optical experiences which have been amusing visitors of all ages since 1853!

no

Paintball Edinburgh, Milton Farm Road, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9SR
website
Nationwide Paintball's purpose-built Edinburgh paintball site is only 15 mins from Edinburgh city centre. It boasts 6 individual team huts. Book online here.

No

Skirmish Scotland,  Edinburgh, 
see website for location
Tel 0800 052 6190

www.skirmishscotland.co.uk
All activities including Paintball , Clay-pigeon shooting, White-water rafting, Airsoft, Birthday Parties, Archery and more

Partly 

the imagination workshop, 135 Marchmont Road, Edinburgh EH9 1AQ
Tel 0845 11 11 125

www.theimaginationworkshop.co.uk 
the imagination workshop is an arts and crafts shop and workshop with an amazing studio space for children and adults. Parties at our place or yours, drop-in sessions, Special Events. 

Yes

 

The Real Mary Kings Close, 2, Warriston's Close, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1PG
Tel 01904 527733

www.realmarykingsclose.co.uk
Hidden beneath the Royal Mile lies Edinburgh’s deepest secret: a warren of hidden ‘closes’ where real people lived, worked and died.  For centuries they have lain forgotten and abandoned…UNTIL NOW....!

No

Kiss the Fish Studios, 9, Dean Park Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh,  EH4 1JN
Tel 0131 332 8912

www.kissthefishstudios.com 
Fun Arts & Crafts for all ages and abilities. Drop in or come along to one of our workshops - loads of animals, boxes, frames etc to decorate with paint, papers, glitter and sparkles ...

Yes

Royal Observatory Visitor Centre, Blackford Hill, Edinburgh, EH9 3HJ 
Tel 0131 6688404
www.roe.ac.uk

A Programme of special events throughout the year featuring interactive exhibits and attractions. It is not open on a daily basis.

Partial access - ring for details 

Museum of Childhood, 
42 High Street, Royal Mile. 
Tel: 0131 529 4142
www.cac.org.uk

Described as 'the noisiest museum in the world'. the Museum of Childhood is a favourite with adults and children alike. It is a treasure house, crammed full of objects telling of childhood, past and present.

Yes but please telephone 

Clown Around, Unit 2+3, 109 Restalrig Road, Edinburgh EH6 7NY
Tel: 0845 263 4851
www.clownaround.me.uk

Indoor Play Centre - Bouncing around on trampolines, swinging around in the activity areas, diving around in the ball pool, Clownaround is ideal for all ages. new 0-3 year softplay has its very own trampolines. Cafe.

Yes - if children can be lifted from wheelchairs. Please telephone.

Deep Sea World, Battery Quarry, North Queensferry, Fife. KY11 1JR
Tel: 01383 411 880
www.deepseaworld.com

The world below the sea. At 112 metres long and holding a million gallons of water, the underwater tunnel is one of the longest underwater tunnels in the world. See sharks and many different underwater species from around the world.

Fully accessible plus disabled parking 

Brass Rubbing Centre, Trinity Apse, Chalmers Close, Royal Mile. 
Tel: 0131 556 4364
Website

Brass Rubbing for all. In the centre, you will find a fascinating collection of replicas moulded from ancient Pictish stones, rare Scottish brasses and medieval church brasses. No experience is required to make a rubbing, and staff are on hand to help 

To be advised 

Dark Ocean, Edinburgh - 46a Portobello Road, Edinburgh, EH8 7EL
Tel: 0131 661 4650
www.darkocean.co.uk

Laser Games. The vivid oceanic theme, smoke, and incredible laser effects conjure a stunning other-worldly atmosphere, and there's a range of options to suit players of all skill levels.

Yes 

Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World
at Dobbies Garden World, Melville Nursery
Lasswade, Midlothian, EH18 1AZ
Tel: 0131 663 4932
www.edinburgh-butterfly-world.co.uk

Butterfly & Insect World -Enter our tropical rainforest paradise and discover!

Tropical Rainstorm, Experience what a tropical rainstorm is like 1st hand, Fish Feeding,  

Animal Handling

Yes 

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
Tel
: 0131 247 4422

Website
Come and explore the National Museum of Scotland. When did people first settle in Scotland? What are our oldest treasures?  School visits, Cafe/ Restaurant/ shop

Yes

Edinburgh Castle, Castle Hill, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1 2NG 
Tel 0131 225 9846
www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk
World famous castle, and top tourist attraction. Sites to see include, Scottish Crown Jewels exhibition, The Stone of Destiny, Half Moon Battery, Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle Palace.

Yes - vehicle available and wheelchairs - some restrictions

Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS
Tel: 0131 334 9171
www.edinburghzoo.org.uk

Great Zoo - In just one day, you can meet over 1,000 wonderful animals in our beautiful parkland setting on the outskirts of Edinburgh. We have some wonderful attractions for you to experience. Hilltop safari ride.

Yes including Hilltop Safari Ride 

Time Twisters - Unit 5 Catalyst Trade Park, 2B Bankhead Drive, Sighthill, Edinburgh, EH11 4ES, 
Tel: 0131 308 2464
www.timetwisters.co.uk

Time Twisters is far more than your average “soft play” centre, it offers a completely unique experience for both children and parents; with its state of the art play facilities, unique Ancient Egyptian themed environment

Yes - Please ring for details

Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
Tel: 0131 556 9579
www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk

Storytelling - The Centre is the ideal place to discover live oral storytelling. programme of storytelling, theatre and literature, supported by exciting visual arts, craft and multimedia exhibitions. Cafe

Good access but some restrictions 

No

Murrayfield Ice Rink, Riversdale Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 5XN
Tel 0131 337 6933
www.murrayfieldicerinkltd.co.uk
Fancy ice skating - Great skating rink for all the family, lessons, skate hire, skate shop, cafe.

Wheelchairs on ice - please ring

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