Summer at the Palace

Visit The Palace of Holyrood House this summer and explore the Palace and gardens with our new Family Trail.

About Summer at the Palace

	9th Jul 2018 to 2nd Sep 2018
	9:30am - 4.30pm
	The Palace of Holyroodhouse The Palace of Holyroodhouse Canongate, Edinburgh East EH8 8DX
	Free with your Palace or 1-Year Pass
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Join us over the summer to explore the Palace and gardens with our new Family Trail. Find out what happens during a royal visit, what you might eat at a Garden Party and where HM The Queen holds her meetings. Don't forget to make time for a visit to our Family Room where you can dress up in historical costumes and choose from a selection of stories and games.

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Other Events at The Palace of Holyroodhouse

Canaletto and the Art of Venice

11th May 2018 - 21st October 2018

The exhibition presents a spectacular selection of eighteenth-century Venetian art, bringing the irresistible allure of the most beautiful city in the world to The Queen's Gallery.

Buried history: The archaeology of Abbey Strand

6th September 2018

Join archaeologist Gordon Ewart for this lunchtime lecture where he will reveal some of the exciting finds and intriguing stories about Abbey Strand!

The Abbey Uncovered

8th September 2018 - 9th September 2018

Join us for a weekend of fun and hands-on activities at the medieval Holyrood Abbey to uncover its history.

Tea, cake and make: Gilding beauty

14th September 2018

Discover gilding techniques and create your own plaques with artist Gemma Coyle in this relaxed, hands-on workshop inspired by the great craftsmanship of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Canaletto’s Drawings

20th September 2018

Join Rosie Razzall, Curator of Prints & Drawings, as she discusses how and why Canaletto became a master at depicting views of Venice.

Curator’s Choice: Drawing Venice

20th September 2018

Learn more about Canaletto's drawings on display in the Canaletto & the Art of Venice exhibition as Rosie Razzall shares some of her personal picks of the exhibition.

Recitals for Wrigglers

30th September 2018

Join us in the Palace of Holyroodhouse as Recitals for Wrigglers return for another family-friendly concert in the Great Gallery.

Canaletto & the Art of Venice: BSL tour

2nd October 2018

Join Deaf presenter John Wilson for a British Sign Language highlights tour of the Canaletto exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 2nd October.

Portrait Masterclass

13th October 2018

Follow our new portrait trail around the Palace of Holyroodhouse, then join artist Gemma Coyle in the Family Room for a drop-in portrait masterclass.

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Linlithgow Holiday Club - Don’t Get Lost!

14th August 2018
Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow

Take part in our orienteering challenge on the Peel, using a map to see if you can find all of our markers.

Edinburgh International Festival: National Youth Orchestra of Canada

14th August 2018
Usher Hall, Edinburgh West

Listen to The National Youth Orchestra of Canada, conducted by Jonathan Darlington, at the Usher Hall on 14th August!

Edinburgh Intenational Book Festival Themes: Year of Young People: Codename F

14th Aug 2018 - 26th Aug 2018
Charlotte Square Gardens, Edinburgh New Town

Edinburgh Intenational Book Festival has been working with youngsters aged 8-14 who live in and around Craigmillar, Edinburgh and in Codename F the group explores a range of topics.