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Pleasance Courtyard

Edinburgh
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Edinburgh

What it’s like

A Fringe venue with courtyard bars and multiple stages, where age suitability depends entirely on the show you pick.

This is a multi-venue courtyard rather than a single show, so what your kids see depends entirely on which ticket you book. Shows here carry either a guideline age or a hard restriction, and the site is clear that a restriction means no entry for anyone under that age, ID checks included. Worth reading the listing for the actual show carefully before you commit, because two performances in the same courtyard could be aimed at completely different audiences.

If you've got a baby under two, they can sit on your lap as a babes in arms ticket for some shows, but this varies by performance and venue, so it's one to confirm with the box office before you book rather than assume. Anyone aged two or over needs their own ticket regardless.

Booking is online or by phone, and they're upfront that advance booking is the sensible move if you want to avoid disappointment. Phone lines have odd hours though, don't open until 2pm on weekdays and are shut on Sundays unless a show's actually on that day. Tickets are mostly e-tickets now, a QR code in your confirmation email.

Getting there by car is a bit of a faff. Pleasance itself steers people towards public transport, and the nearest option they mention, NCP Holyrood Road, only has 4 accessible bays. Card only at the bars and food stalls too, so leave the cash at home.

What’s on here

Need to know

Parking
Edinburgh: NCP Holyrood Road (EH8 9UL) has 4 accessible bays
  • Bars and food stalls are card only, no cash accepted
  • Tickets arrive as e-tickets by default, a QR code scanned at the door
  • Box office phone lines are shut on Sundays unless a show's running that day
  • Age restricted shows require ID, and a refusal at the door won't get you a refund

Plan your visit

How do we book tickets?

Online through their website, or by phone during set hours. Advance booking is worth doing since they warn popular shows sell out.

Is it suitable for young children?

It depends entirely on the show. Some carry a guideline age, others a hard restriction where under-age kids simply won't be let in, ID checked at the door.

Can I bring a baby?

Under-twos can sometimes go in free as babes in arms, sat on your lap, but this varies by show and venue. Check with the box office before booking rather than turning up and hoping.

Is there parking nearby?

Parking's limited and they'd rather you took public transport. The nearest option listed is NCP Holyrood Road, which has 4 accessible bays.

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