Christmas activity day
- This event is in the past
- 10:00 - 15:00
- Included in Palace ticket or 1 Year Pass
- Adults, Children / Families
Included as part of your visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse this Christmas, enjoy the beautifully decorated State Apartments and make a memento or two to take home.
Design a Christmas card
Making and sending Christmas cards was a cherished pastime for children during Queen Victoria's reign. Hear about the tradition of sending Christmas cards, and design your own festive card inspired by Christmas cards from the past.
Make a festive cracker
Find out about some surprising Victorian Christmas traditions and have a go at making your own Christmas cracker.
Christmas Short Talk
Christmas trees have become an established Christmas tradition but where did this tradition come from and what was a royal Christmas like in the past? Join us for a short talk to find out.
Talks take place at 11:00, 12:00 and 14:00.
Festive Music
Join us in the quadrangle to hear some festive music.
Members of the University of Edinburgh Renaissance Singers will preform at 14:00.
