Royal Rhyme Time: Coronation celebrations
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.
Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for a fun interactive Royal Rhyme Time session for toddlers, led by a member of the Learning Team. Celebrate the Coronation with games, rhymes and storytelling. Can you march like a soldier, balance a crown on you head and spot the wild animal on the special royal flag?
Suitable for children aged four and under, accompanied by parents or carers.
