The Palace of Holyroodhouse, which stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, is open to visitors throughout the year.
The palace is used by The Queen when carrying out official engagements in Scotland has close ties with some of Scotland’s most well-known historic figures including Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie.
'Holyrood Week', or 'Royal Week' as it is known in Scotland, is when The Queen spends a week visiting various regions in Scotland from the end of June to the beginning of July.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is open daily throughout the year, with a few exceptions when it is in use for official functions.
Winter Opening: November - March
Open daily, 09.30 - 16.30 (last admission 15.15)
Summer Opening: April - October
Open daily, 09.30 - 18:00 (last admission 16:30)
Please note that the Palace will be closed on the 25 - 26 December 2019
As a working palace opening arrangements for Holyroodhouse are subject to change at short notice. Please check before planning a visit.
Note: Your visit includes airport-style security checks as part of admission. Please arrive with as few bags and bulky items as possible.
Note: Royal Edinburgh Pass includes admission to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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Edinburgh should be on your bucket list, if you decide to travel north of the border and is only 4 hours from London by train.
Steeped in history packed with things to see and do a city break in Edinburgh might turn into the icing on the cake of your trip to Britain.
The Royal Edinburgh Ticket includes:
Pass valid for 48 hours from first use, so no need to rush your visits to any of the attraction
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Take the train from London to Edinburgh, stopping off in historic cities like York, Newcastle, and Durham, before heading out into the extraordinary highlands of Scotland.
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