Every place in Edinburgh

The Torrance Gallery

Edinburgh

A free-to-enter art gallery in Edinburgh, open six days a week for a quiet browse with the kids.

The Vennel Viewpoint Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh

A steep set of steps up to a classic postcard view of Edinburgh Castle, free to visit any time of year.

Outdoor playPicnic area

The Wellness Barn Edinburgh

Edinburgh

An adults-only therapy barn on the edge of Edinburgh where you can book anything from reflexology to a Pilates drop-in under one roof.

Blue badge parkingFree parkingStep-free accessWheelchair accessible

Thirlestane Castle

Lauder · ages 0-5

A guided tour through 400 years of history, a small playground for under-fives, and afternoon tea in a Victorian kitchen.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingBooking required+8 more

Three Hares Community Woodland

Roslin

Free woodland walks with a musical shelter to bang about on and the odd campfire or egg-rolling day thrown in.

Picnics allowedToilets

TimeTwisters Soft Play

Edinburgh

Rope bridges, a crocodile pit swing and rapids to slide down, plus laser tag if you book the right night.

Indoor playCaféBirthday partiesParking

Traquair House

Innerleithen

A rambling old house with a maze, willow tunnels and pygmy goats to hunt down in the grounds.

Accessible toiletBirthday partiesCaféDog friendly+6 more

Tuk Tuk Tollcross

Edinburgh

Indian street food style small plates in Tollcross, open daily from midday to 10pm.

High chairsKids menu

Tumbles Soft Play at Portobello

Edinburgh · ages 0-10

Split into baby, toddler and junior zones so a crawler and a ten-year-old can both find their level.

Indoor playCaféBirthday partiesFree parking+1 more

Turtle Tots Edinburgh

Edinburgh · ages 0-4

Structured swimming lessons for babies through to four-year-olds, plus aquanatal yoga for pregnant mums.

Underbelly George Square (Venue 300)

Edinburgh

An outdoor festival site of circus, comedy, theatre and cabaret shows, with street food and bars to hang about in between.

Accessible toiletBooking requiredFood on siteWheelchair accessible

Union Canal

Edinburgh

A towpath that strings together boat trips, cycling, canoeing and the Falkirk Wheel for a whole day outdoors.

Café

V9-theSpace @ Niddry Street

Edinburgh

A performance venue in Edinburgh's Old Town putting on theatre, dance, acapella and improv, with a courtyard bar either side of the show.

Toilets

WHALE Arts Agency

Edinburgh

Adult workshops and evening classes at a community arts venue in Edinburgh, with a café on site for a coffee before or after.

CaféGroup bookingsFood on siteVegetarian options

Water of Leith Walkway and Visitor Centre

Edinburgh · ages 4-11

Free stainless steel models of waterwheels and flood defences to poke at, plus a wildlife sound wall, on the edge of the river.

Birthday partiesCaféDog friendlyGift shop+4 more

We Make Workshops

Edinburgh

A craft studio where a party group picks one project, from flower crowns to candle painting, and takes it home at the end.

Birthday partiesGroup bookingsParty rooms

Wee Eden

West Calder · ages 0+

Walk an alpaca round an obstacle course, feed the goats and hens, then bring your own picnic for afterwards.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredDog friendlyFree parking+3 more

Wee Museum of Memory

Edinburgh

A free hands-on museum of everyday objects from the past, with weekly craft and reminiscence sessions.

Free parkingPublic transport nearbyToiletsWheelchair accessible

Wemyss Caves

Kirkcaldy

A guided walk into sea caves to see Pictish carvings over a thousand years old, plus the ruins of Macduff Castle.

Booking required

West End Fair ‘26. 3rd - 30th Aug ‘26

Edinburgh

A free churchyard arts and crafts market with over 120 makers spread across five levels, running through the Edinburgh Festival.

Wheel of Fate

Edinburgh

Adults-only craft workshops in Edinburgh, from bookbinding to drop spindle spinning, tucked into a listed shop with tarot readings on the side.

Wild Cairns

North Berwick

An outdoor assault course with over 30 obstacles, a 50 metre inflatable slide, axe throwing and airsoft on one site.

Birthday partiesCaféEV chargingFree parking+1 more

Woodbank Farm

Windygates

Pick your own strawberries straight from the fields at a farm shop near Windygates, open late May to mid September.

World Of Bowling

Edinburgh

Ten pin bowling and retro mini golf under one roof, with a stone-baked pizza menu to fuel the last few frames.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredFree parkingGroup bookings+2 more