Carols and crafts: Christmas Activity Day
Join us at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for a day full of activities for the whole family to enjoy!
About Carols and crafts: Christmas Activity Day
| 16th December 2023 | |
| 10am - 3pm | |
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The Palace of Holyroodhouse The Palace of Holyroodhouse Canongate, Edinburgh East EH8 8DX |
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| Included with Palace ticket or 1-Year Pass | |
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Make a Christmas decorations - Many of the Christmas decorations at the Palace take their inspiration from the beautiful 17th century plaster ceilings. Join us in the Family Room to make your own clay decoration to take home.
Choir performances - Feel the Great Gallery come to life as you enjoy performances by local choirs performing some festive songs.
Christmas crackers - Much of what we know think of as a traditional Christmas is a result of the Victorians. Try your hand at making a Victorian invention…the Christmas cracker!
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