Platinum Jubilee celebration
Celebrate the historic Platinum Jubilee at the Palace of Holyroodhouse with fun activities and special crafts for the whole family to enjoy.
About Platinum Jubilee celebration
Make a crown -
Before exploring the Palace join us in the Family Room to make your own royal crown and get set for your visit to the State Apartments.
Dressing up -
Explore how kings and queens have dressed throughout the centuries. Have a go at dressing up in our replica costumes and see how you would look in Charles II's coronation robes or Queen Victoria's coronation dress.
Platinum Jubilee activity sheet -
Don't forget to pick up your Platinum Jubilee activity sheet with challenges to help you celebrate this special year.
Design a medal -
Visit the largest room in the Palace, the Great Gallery, and find out about some special occasions, which take place in this room. Design a medal and take part in a ceremony of your own.
Royal Races -
Ready, steady, go! All the family can take part in our Royal Races – get set for the Jubilee jump, see if you are steady enough to balance a crown on your head, and take part in a royal race.
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