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We always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as all 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 

The Scottish Mining Museum, Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, Midlothian, EH22 4QN, 
Tel: 0131 663 7519
www.scottishminingmuseum.com
Recreated underground railway & coalface. Experience the atmosphere & noise of a working pit . Hands-on operations centre. Massive mining machines, including the largest winding engine in Scotland. Restaurant & picnic area. Parties

Yes

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
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

Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World
Dobbies Garden World, Lasswade, Midlothian, EH18 1AZ 
Tel 0131 6634932

www.edinburgh-butterfly-world.co.uk

Set in an indoor tropical rain forest see some of the world’s most beautiful butterflies flying all around you. Also leaf-cutting ants, and a selection of deadly scorpions.

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

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 Zoo, Corstorphine Road,
Edinburgh, EH12 6TS 
Tel 0131 334 9171

 

Meet over 1,000 animals, in a beautiful parkland setting. Visitor facilities, include Hilltop Safari rides, children's play areas, restaurants, events and activities throughout the year.

Yes

Edinburgh Castle, Castle Hill, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1 2NG 
Tel 0131 225 9846

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

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh,
20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5LR

Tel 0131 552 7171

 

Discover and explore plants from around the world. Enjoy the landscaped grounds, and gardens, also exhibitions, events and guided walks. 

Yes

 

The Royal Yacht Britannia, Ocean Terminal,
Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ 
Tel 0131 555 5566

The Royal Yacht. Discover the fascinating story of This Royal Yacht. Starting in the Visitor Centre see exhibits, displays and photographs then  collect the audio handset and step on board.

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