Edinburgh City Breaks - Family

On an Edinburgh city break you'll find that Edinburgh is a really family friendly city. Here's our top ten recommended attractions for visitors of all ages. 

Edinburgh Zoo 
Monkey around with the chimpanzees and have a roaring good time with the lions. With 127 different kinds of animals to meet, and well-trained staff on hand to inspire you about nature, the whole family will have a wild time here.Visit the Edinburgh Zoo website.

Edinburgh Tour 
Jump aboard the open-topped bus, sit back, relax and see everything Edinburgh has to offer on this multi-language tour. The tickets last for 24 hours so you can hop on and off as often as you like. Departs frequently from bus stops throughout the city centre.Visit the Edinburgh Tour website.

Our Dynamic Earth
A short stroll from the Royal Mile, Our Dynamic Earth is a hugely popular attraction that tells the story of our planet's past, present and future - little ones will love exploring exhibits like the Time Machine and Future Dome. Visit the
Dynamic Earth website.

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 
Five floors of interactive, hands-on fun. Swap noses and heads, walk through a tunnel of never-ending stars, or paddle in a virtual fish tank. Enter a world where seeing is definitely not believing, then head to the top to enjoy unrivalled views of the city and beyond. 

National Museum of Scotland 
Life, the universe and everything in it - that's what you'll find here. The wealth of treasures represent more than two centuries of history, from archaeology to science, anthropology to technology. A fascinating day out. Visit the National Museum of Scotland website.

Cramond Village 
Just four miles from the city is the picturesque seaside village of Cramond. Take a stroll along the shore or tranquil harbour then stop off for a bite at the Cramond Inn. If the tide's out and you're feeling adventurous, you can walk along the causeway to Cramond Island.

Go on a Seafari Adventure 
Skim across the waves as you're whisked off to some of the best sealife sites in the Firth of Forth. See the seals up close, take a picture of the puffins. These high-speed tours are pure exhilaration. Read more about going on a Sea Fari.

Head for heights?
Head to the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena. Go climbing, bouldering, abseiling, or try the Aerial Assault. This state-of-the-art centre has a soft play area for baby mountaineers and a spa, perfect for tired-out parents. Visit the website of the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena.

Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival 
May/June
The largest and most succesful performing arts festival for children and young people in the UK. Each year around 14 productions arrive in town, with over 100 performances across the city. Highlights in 2008 include a dance extravaganza for clubbers aged 0 to 4. An enriching day out for the family. Visit the Imaginitive Festival's website.

Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World 
If it's creepy, crawly and maybe a bit slimey, you can bet you'll find it in this tropical rainforest paradise. Feeling brave? Our experts will show you how to handle snakes, tarantulas and millipedes...then it's your turn. Visit the Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World website.