1st September 2025 6th October 2025 3rd November 2025 plus 1 more date(s), see below for more info |
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11am - 11.45am (There will be an additional session 2pm - 2:45pm Mon 8th December) | |
The Palace of Holyroodhouse The Palace of Holyroodhouse Canongate, Edinburgh East EH8 8DX |
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Adults £3 / Toddlers/babies £3 | |
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Each session explores different themes through interactive storytelling, songs and rhymes and is led by a member of the Learning Team.
Sessions are 30 minutes in length with time for free play at the end of the session. These sessions are best suited to children aged two to four but children under two are welcome. Children should be accompanied by parents or carers.
September – Horses and Carriages
Join Stuart the Unicorn as he explores transport of the past with this horse and carriage themes session.
October – Kings and Queens
Discover the stories if some Kings and Queens who have made the Palace their home.
November – Mini Gallery
Explore some famous artworks though story and rhyme as Stuart the Unicorn gives a tour of his mini gallery.
December – Christmas Fun
Discover stories of Christmas long ago in our special Christmas Royal Rhyme Time.
Additional Dates: 06 October 2025, 03 November 2025, 08 December 2025
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