theSpace on the Mile
WHERE
Edinburgh
What it’s like
Live theatre shows on the Royal Mile, staged across venue spaces that mix modern kit with old, stair-heavy buildings.
This is a theatre venue rather than a play centre, so the actual "activity" for kids is sitting down and watching a show. What's on and who it suits will depend entirely on the production booked in, so it's worth having a proper look at the programme before you commit an afternoon to it.
The building itself is historic, which gives it character but also means access varies from room to room, some have stairs and physical restrictions, and hearing or visual access provision changes production by production. If you've got a buggy or anyone who needs step-free access, that's the bit to sort out first rather than assume it'll be fine on the day.
There's food on site, which is handy if you're trying to time a visit around a small child's meltdown window. Beyond that, the site's own detail is mostly aimed at the theatre companies performing there, covering things like technical rehearsals, sound formats and smoke effects, rather than at the audience, so don't expect a big list of family facilities.
If you're bringing children along to a show here, it's really a case of picking the right production first and building the day around that, rather than turning up expecting a set kids' offer.
Facilities
Plan your visit
What do kids actually do here?
Watch a live theatre show. What's on varies, so the specific production is what decides whether it suits your child.
Is the venue accessible with a buggy or wheelchair?
It depends on which room the show is in. Some of the spaces are in historic buildings with stairs, so access isn't guaranteed across the board.
Is there anywhere to eat?
There's food on site, which helps if you're working around a young child's meal times.
Will there be help for a child with hearing or visual needs?
That varies by production rather than being a fixed thing the venue offers every time, so it's not a given for every show.
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