Edinburgh Castle

The Esplanade, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG

0131 225 9846
 

Getting here

Edinburgh Castle 
The Esplanade 
Edinburgh
EH1 2NG

National Grid reference: NT 252 734

Telephone: 0131 225 9846

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Parking

There is no public parking at Edinburgh Castle. Castle Terrace NCP is the nearest car park.

Parking is available near the castle entrance on the esplanade for Blue Badge holders. These are limited and must be booked in advance by calling 0131 225 9846 or email ecadmissions@hes.scot.

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Opening times

Tickets often sell out in advance. Book your tickets online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry.

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 9.30am to 6pm
Last entry 5pm

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Daily, 9.30am to 5pm
Last entry 4pm

The castle will close at the earlier time of 4pm (last entry at 2.30pm) on the following dates:

17-20 and 25-27 November
2-4, 8-11, 16-23 and 27-30 December

1 Jan - the castle will open at the later time of 11am.

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Facilities

What's on at Edinburgh Castle

Colourful drawing of Edinburgh Castle with laser lights coming out the top

Castle of Light: A Kingdom of Colours

Friday 18 November 2022 to Friday 30 December 2022

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Man and woman enjoying afternoon tea in the Tea Rooms at Edinburgh Castle

Afternoon Tea Experience

Wednesday 30 November 2022 to Friday 31 December 9999

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Christmas afternoon tea at the Queen Anne Building in Edinburgh Castle

Christmas Afternoon Tea at Edinburgh Castle

Thursday 1 December 2022 to Friday 23 December 2022

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A photograph of a family looking at drawings and paintings of architecture laid out on a table

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HES Archives and Library
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Holyrood Abbey
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Trinity House
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Holyrood Park
The unique hexagonal vaulted chamber in St Triduana

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St Triduana's Chapel, Restalrig Collegiate Church
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Craigmillar Castle
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Craigmillar Castle
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