The Balmoral
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Step out of the door into Princes Street and Edinburgh's best family sights are all walkable. The Balmoral's kids programme is tailored by age, so teenagers aren't patronised and babies get bottle warmers. A grand, central base for a castle-and-museums weekend.
For the children
- Kids' activities
- Babysitting
- Spa
- Best for
- City breaks with children of any age
- Ages
- All ages
- Outdoors
- Edinburgh city sightseeing on foot
We only list facilities we could confirm on their website — something not listed may still be there.
Days out nearby
~1 miles · ~15 mins
Science centre · same resort / on site
A journey through the planet's story, from volcanoes to ice caps and rainforest, with immersive shows and a planetarium dome beneath Arthur's Seat. A brilliant wet-weather plan in Edinburgh. Allow around two hours.
~4 miles · ~15 mins
Zoo · nearby attraction
A hillside zoo with a famous penguin colony, chimpanzees, koalas and a lemur walkthrough. Easy to reach from the city centre, it is a highlight of any family weekend in Edinburgh.
~11 miles · ~15 mins
Aquarium · nearby attraction
Scotland's national aquarium sits beneath the Forth bridges, with one of the longest underwater tunnels in the world, sand tiger sharks and a seal sanctuary. Easy to reach from Edinburgh.
~20 miles · ~30 mins
Zoo · ideal day trip
A friendly, rescue-focused zoo with bears, lions and reptiles plus a big play area and indoor soft play. Small enough to enjoy without rushing, and a short drive from Edinburgh.
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park ↗
~44 miles · ~45 mins
Safari park · ideal day trip
Scotland's only safari park mixes a drive-through reserve with a walk-around zoo, a boat trip to chimp island, pedal boats and an adventure playground. A full family day near Stirling.
~53 miles · ~1 hr
Science centre · rainy day option
Floors of hands-on exhibits, a planetarium and live science shows on the Clyde waterfront. Children can test their bodies, build structures and play with light and sound. The tower next door adds a view over the city.
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Researched by Tumble in October 2026 from each place's own website. Tumble doesn't take these bookings — prices, availability and children's club details change, so check with them before you book. Distances and travel times are approximate.