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Palace Fashions

February half term activities

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Palace of Holyroodhouse
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    Every Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (14 Feb 2022 - 19 Feb 2022)
  • 11:00 - 15:00
  • Included in Palace ticket or 1-Year Pass
  • Children / Families
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    Clothing at Court

    Do you know a farthingale from a frock-coat?

    Explore past court fashions in the Family Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

    See replica clothing up close; discover the detail in dressing for court; find out about fashions from across the centuries.

     

    Make a Ruff

    Did you know, hundreds of years ago a popular item of clothing was a ‘ruff’- a ruffled collar made of starched linen.

    Make a paper ruff fit for royalty in this crafty clothing activity.

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