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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.

Platinum Jubilee celebration

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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Join us in the Physic Garden this summer for free family history tours designed specially for children!

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