ACTIVITY

Christmas at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Palace of Holyroodhouse in the snow. ©

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Every Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (20 Nov 2025 - 5 Jan 2026)
Excl dates: 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025
Christmas displays are included in standard admission to the Palace.

2025 Advance price*:
Adult £21.00
Young Person (18-24) £13.50
Child (5-17) £10.50
Disabled Person £10.50
Access companion Free
Under 5 Free

2026 On-the-day price*:
Adult £25.00
Young Person (18-24) £16.50
Child (5-17) £12.50
Disabled Person £12.50
Access companion Free
Under 5 Free

* 2026 prices increase by up to £1.

£1 tickets - for those on Universal Credit and other named benefits. Read more about the £1 ticket offer.
Adults, Children / Families

Christmas at the Palace of Holyroodhouse Copyright: Royal Collection Enterprises Limited

Step into Christmas and 900 years of royal history at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

This festive period, the Palace will be transformed with magnificent Christmas decorations, including two 12-foot-high Christmas trees and a mantle garland in the wood-panelled Throne Room.

Visitors will be greeted by festive garlands, vibrant berries and seasonal foliage as they ascend the Great Stair leading to the historic State Apartments.

In the Royal Dining Room, the grand table is laid with a silver service and with sugared fruit and foliage.

Christmas tree in a room with dark wood walls and paintings.

The Christmas trees in the Throne Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Photographer: Jane MasseyCopyright: Royal Collection Enterprises Limited

A person decorating a table with Christmas foliage and fruit. Paintings hang on the walls.

The Royal Dining Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse decorated with sugared fruit and foliage. Photographer: Jane MasseyCopyright: Royal Collection Enterprises Limited

Three people adding Christmas decorations to a staircase. Tapestries on the walls behind.

Festive decorations on the Great Stair. Photographer: Jane MasseyCopyright: Royal Collection Enterprises Limited

2025 marks 100 years since King George V opened the State Apartments in the official Scottish royal residence to the public for the first time. It created an impressive suite of 17th century rooms and was part of the Palace’s increasing use for the public, ceremony, and celebration.

Christmas Café menu

After exploring the Palace, you can treat yourself in the Café where a Christmas menu is available throughout the festive season. Read more about the Café at the Palace.

Gift ideas

We have a wide selection of Christmas gifts in our shop, including festive home accessories, charming tree decorations, food hall favourites and luxury hampers. Browse for Christmas gift inspiration in the Palace shop or pick your favourites in our online shop.