It’s officially the Easter Holidays, and if you aren’t jetting off somewhere warm and sunny-side-up, there’s plenty to do in Edinburgh, especially while it’s warm(ish) and sunny(ish) here too!
See our full list of cracking recommendations below – and don’t forget, if you’re taking the wee ones out for the day, you can buy a Family Day Tripper ticket in advance on the Edinburgh Ticket website to get the best value for money.
Edinburgh Science Festival
Until Sunday 20 April
Closest Tram Stop: St Andrew Square
Events are taking place across the city as part of the Edinburgh Science Festival, including the DiscoveryLab at the City Art Centre, which is full of hands-on activities for your little chicks across 5 floors – just a few minutes walk from the St Andrew Square tram stop.
Lyceum Theatre
Wild Rose
Until Sat 19 April
Closest Tram Stop: West End
The world premiere of a new musical about motherhood, dreams, and finding the truth has opened to rave reviews in Edinburgh – hop to it, and catch its last week in the city before it closes on the 19 April.
Royal Yacht Britannia
Until Sun 20 April
Closest Tram Stop: Ocean Terminal
Our pals at the Royal Yacht Britannia are promising an egg-cellent day out this Easter, with a special themed update to their Cuddly Corgi treasure hunt. Spot the corgis hiding across all five floors of the ship, and relax in the Royal Deck Tearoom afterwards with waterfront views.
Or, pop into the nearby Fingal Hotel for a luxurious five-course Easter Afternoon Tea, if you’re shell-ebrating something special!
Edinburgh Rugby
Sat 12 & Friday 19 April
Closest Tram Stop: Murrayfield
Edinburgh Rugby have two home games at Hive Stadium in April – including in the quarter finals of the EPCR Challenge Cup vs. Vodacom Bulls, following a win last weekend to make it to the final 8. Poach your tickets quickly, before they’re gone!
Edinburgh Castle
Fri 18 – Mon 21 April
Closest Tram Stop: Princes Street
Pop up to Edinburgh Castle during the Easter long weekend to take part in their self-guided Easter Eggs-plorer Trail and help the birds get ready for their annual spring party. Perfect for families!
Camera Obscura
Until 26 April
Closest Tram Stop: Princes Street
Five colourful eggs are hiding out among the 100 colourful exhibitions – help the Easter Bunny out by spotting them all for a sweet treat as a reward. You’d be hopping-mad to miss out!
If you’ve made it to the end of this (and forgiven our easter-themed yolks), don’t forget you can book tram tickets in advance and save with the Edinburgh Ticket website.
