Platinum Jubilee celebration
Map & directions
By car
There is a public car park adjacent to the Palace at Broad Pavement. Please visit the Historic Environment Scotland website for more details.
Accessible parking spaces are located on Horse Wynd, just outside the Palace, on a first-come first-serve basis.
By train
Edinburgh Waverley. The Palace is a 15 minute walk from the station. Visit National Rail Enquiries for times and fares.
By tram
The nearest tram stop is York Place. The Palace is a 20 minute walk from the station. Visit Edinburgh Trams for times and fares.
By coach / bus
Bus number 35 stops near the Palace. Open-top tour buses stop nearby.
Limited free coach parking is available adjacent to the Palace. Alternative pay-and-display coach parking is available on nearby Regent Road.
By bike
A free-to-use public bicycle rack is located opposite the Scottish Parliament. Cycle hire stations are available nearby on both Holyrood Road and Abbeyhill, within a 5 minute walk of the Palace and The Queen’s Gallery. Visit Edinburgh Cycle Hire for details.
Celebrate the historic Platinum Jubilee at the Palace of Holyroodhouse with fun activities and special crafts for the whole family to enjoy.
Make a crown
Before exploring the Palace join us in the Family Room to make your own royal crown and get set for your visit to the State Apartments.
Dressing up
Explore how kings and queens have dressed throughout the centuries. Have a go at dressing up in our replica costumes and see how you would look in Charles II's coronation robes or Queen Victoria's coronation dress.
Platinum Jubilee activity sheet
Don't forget to pick up your Platinum Jubilee activity sheet with challenges to help you celebrate this special year.
Design a medal
Visit the largest room in the Palace, the Great Gallery, and find out about some special occasions, which take place in this room. Design a medal and take part in a ceremony of your own.
Royal Races
Ready, steady, go! All the family can take part in our Royal Races – get set for the Jubilee jump, see if you are steady enough to balance a crown on your head, and take part in a royal race.
