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Support for families

What's on guide for families on holidays

Free or low-cost activities and support for families during the holidays. If you know of any other activities that are running, please let us know.  

wholefamilywellbeing@edinburgh.gov.uk   

Keep an eye out for new activities as we get closer to the October holidays!

Weehailes Playpark  

Located within the Newhailes House and Gardens Estate. Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. No booking is required.   

  • Adults - £1.00  

  • Children – £3.50  

  • Under 3s – Free  

Monthly Markets also run from 9.30 am to 3 pm on the 21st and 22nd of September.  

Newhailes  
Newhailes Road  
Musselburgh  
EH21 6RY 
 

Dobbie’s Garden Centre Soft Play  

Enjoy a 60-minute soft play session at Dobbie’s Garden Centre. Bookings must be made at least 1 day in advance. Booking is recommended on , though walk-ins are welcomed depending on the space available. Adults are free, children cost £3.00.  

Dobbie’s Garden Centre  
Melville Nursery,  
Lasswade,  
Midlothian,  
EH18 1AZ 
 

Edinburgh Zoo – Reduced tickets  

Reduced price tickets are available to book online for anyone in receipt of benefits. A maximum of 6 tickets per household can be booked. Proof of benefits and ID will be required upon arrival. 

For more information and a list of eligible benefits, visit . 

Kids for a Quid on Scotrail 

Up to four children can travel for £1.00 return with most adult ticket types. Available everyday all year round. 

For more information visit the .