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Edinburgh Family City Breaks - Fabulous family friendly art and science venues
The city that gave the world the incredible spectacle of the Edinburgh Festival can certainly guarantee plenty of fun and excitement during a stay, however hot sunny weather is a different story! Come rain or shine there is a feast of attractions suitable for all ages to ensure there is never a dull moment on an Edinburgh family city break. It is easy to get your bearings in this elegant compact city which offers some of the UK's most magical monuments such as regal Holyroodhouse Palace and Edinburgh Castle. There is a fabulous array of art venues too with something to delight all ages and plenty of educational museums to inspire older kids. The Dynamic Earth is a real treat for nature buffs where children can explore the chill of the polar ice cap or a tropical rainforest. Visit the charming Museum of Childhood that nostalgic parents will enjoy too. Great fun can also be had experiencing the darker side to Edinburgh life at Edinburgh Dungeons or a nightly ghost walk through the Old Town.
Family City Breaks in Edinburgh - Adventure in the great outdoors
Wildlife lovers are certainly spoilt for choice during a stay in Edinburgh with a city chock full of exotic attractions. Not only is there Edinburgh Zoo but the highly entertaining Blair Drummond Safari Park, the Deep Sea World Tropical Aquarium, the Edinburgh Bird of Prey Centre and Insect and Butterfly World. The great outdoors are filled with adventurous fun for kids just minutes away from the city. Edinburgh family city breaks can indulge in horse riding, amusement and assault courses, archery, clay pigeon shooting, mountain biking and rafting in complete safety. In fact the verdant rolling hills of the Lothians make a fabulous day out for all the family with charming villages, magical historic ruins and tranquil windswept beaches to discover at leisure.
Edinburgh Family City Breaks - Sporting fun and thrills for all ages
Rainy days should do little to dampen enthusiasm for yet more fun and family city breaks in Edinburgh can have a delightful time ice skating at Murrayfield, a thrilling day of go carting or a magical journey through the hills onboard the Bo'ness steam railway. For weary mums and dads who crave a little peace and quiet, why not pack the kids off to the wonderful Imagination Workshop for an afternoon. Here they can let their creative juices flow with arts and crafts, technology and music classes. It’s a great fun environment fully supervised and perfect for budding little film directors or rock superstars! Of course the festive season is without doubt the most magical time for families in Edinburgh and an occasion not to be missed.
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