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Descriptive tour: A Royal Christmas

Join us for a special descriptive Christmas Tour at the Palace of Holyroodhouse designed for visually impaired visitors.

Descriptive tour: A Royal Christmas

About Descriptive tour: A Royal Christmas

14th December 2024
11am - 12.30pm
The Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Palace of Holyroodhouse Canongate, Edinburgh East EH8 8DX
£10.00
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Step back in time to learn about Christmas traditions over the centuries and explore the Palace State Apartments which have been beautifully dressed for the festive season.

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