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Find brilliant activities for kids near you. From sports and arts to science clubs and adventure days, there's something for every child.
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Find classes for kids including music, dance, swimming, gymnastics, art, language and coding classes across the UK.
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Find holiday camps and half-term programmes for children. Multi-activity, sports, arts and outdoor adventure camps across the UK.
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Find qualified tutors for primary and secondary school children. Maths, English, science, 11+, GCSE and A-level tutoring across the UK.
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Find the best days out for families and children. Theme parks, zoos, museums, farms, castles, beaches and nature trails across the UK.
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Find free activities, events and days out for children across the UK. Parks, museums, trails, festivals and more that won't cost a penny.
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Find local clubs for children including sports clubs, drama groups, coding clubs, Scouts, Guides and more.
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Find children's party venues, entertainers, and party packages. Soft play, trampolining, craft parties, disco and adventure parties across the UK.
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A first researched set of real museums, parks, attractions and family venues, with official links so parents can check opening times and booking details.
Days out
National Museum of Scotland
Old Town / Chambers Street · Dinosaurs, science, history and free indoor days · Free entry, book/check special exhibitions
Large free museum with animals, technology, world cultures and family trails. A strong central choice for mixed-age children, especially when weather is poor.
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Dynamic Earth
Holyrood · Primary-age children interested in Earth, space and volcanoes · Paid entry, book/check tickets
Interactive science attraction covering the planet, oceans, ice ages and space. Good as a structured half-day near Holyrood and Arthur’s Seat.
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Edinburgh Zoo
Corstorphine · Animal lovers and bigger outdoor days · Paid entry, book ahead
Major zoo with pandas no longer the focus, but plenty of animal areas, hills and viewing points. Check feeding talks, walking distances and weather before visiting.
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Museum of Childhood
Royal Mile · Short free city-centre stop with younger children · Free entry, check opening times
Compact museum about toys and childhood. Useful as a low-cost add-on while in the Old Town, but check current opening arrangements before promising it.
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Dance Base children's classes
Grassmarket · Dance classes for children and teens who want a city-centre arts venue · Paid classes, check term blocks and age groups
A practical option for families looking for regular contemporary, ballet or creative dance sessions in central Edinburgh. Check class levels, whether parents stay for younger children and how easy the venue is to reach after school.
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Edinburgh Leisure swimming lessons
Citywide leisure centres · Regular swimming lessons from beginner water confidence to stronger swimmers · Paid lessons and memberships vary by centre
Useful for parents who want a structured learn-to-swim route at council-run venues across the city rather than a one-off activity. Check the nearest pool, waiting lists, lesson times and whether stage changes affect your weekly routine.
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Planning family activities in Edinburgh
Use these pages as a starting point for comparing activities, camps, parties and days out. We focus on practical parent questions: age suitability, location, timings, cost, booking requirements and what to check before you go.
- For school holidays, start with camps and full-day activities.
- For weekly routines, compare clubs, classes and local activities by travel time as well as interest.
- For weekends, keep a mix of free ideas, outdoor spaces and book-ahead days out.