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Family days out

Things to do in Midlothian with kids.

Covering Dalkeith, Penicuik, Bonnyrigg, Loanhead, Gorebridge, Newtongrange

The best family days out in Midlothian — 14 places to explore, from soft play and farm parks to holiday clubs and theatre. Filter by age, price and indoor or outdoor to plan your day.

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Autism / ASN friendly
Sensory sessions
Quiet space
Ear defenders
Changing Places toilet
Free carer entry
Wheelchair access
Buggy friendly
BSL
Makaton
4.8(12)

Zoos & aquariums

Beeslack Wood

Penicuik

Beeslack Wood is a wildlife park near Penicuik where you can explore nature and see animals.

Indoor & outdoor
4.4(93)

Soft play

Clambers

Edinburgh

Clambers is an indoor playground in Edinburgh where children can climb and play.

Indoor
4.6(2067)

Play parks

Dalkeith Country Park

Dalkeith

Dalkeith Country Park offers woodland walks, a playground, cafe and shop in a scenic parkland setting.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendly
4.8(596)

Multi-sport camp

Eden Rock Edinburgh

Loanhead

Eden Rock Edinburgh is a sports activity location in Loanhead offering outdoor adventures for families.

Indoor & outdoor
4.5(51)

Soft play

House of Fun Soft Play

Dalkeith

House of Fun Soft Play is an indoor playground in Dalkeith with soft play equipment for children.

Indoor
4.7(1067)

Museums & galleries

National Mining Museum Scotland

Dalkeith

Colliery museum with collection of machinery and hands-on exhibits, plus guided tours by ex-miners.

Indoor
4.2(142)

Play parks

Poltonhall Recreation Ground

Bonnyrigg

Poltonhall Recreation Ground is a park in Bonnyrigg offering outdoor space for leisure and activities.

Outdoor
4.7(10043)

Days out & attractions

Rosslyn Chapel

Roslin

Intricately carved chapel built in 1446, featured in The Da Vinci Code movie, with history talks.

Indoor & outdoor
4.5(2601)

Swimming

Royal Commonwealth Pool

Edinburgh

Airy venue featuring 3 indoor pools, including a 50m lap pool, plus a gym & 3 fitness studios.

Indoor
4.4(1184)

Days out & attractions

Ryze Edinburgh

Dalkeith

Ryze Edinburgh is an amusement center in Dalkeith offering fun activities for families and kids.

Indoor & outdoor
4.4(367)

Days out & attractions

Saltire Soft Play

Mayfield

Saltire Soft Play is an amusement center offering soft play activities in Newtongrange.

Indoor & outdoor
4.4(535)

Soft play

Straiton Retail Park soft play

Loanhead

Soft play facility located within Straiton Retail Park shopping mall.

Indoor & outdoor
4.6(119)
Toddler-friendlyAccessible

Drama & performance

The Glencorse Centre

Penicuik

We’re a small, charity-run community centre in Auchendinny. Our overarching aim is to help to build, encourage and sustain lasting connections within our community and beyond. We’re here for everyone, no matter what you do, how old you are, where you’re from, or who you love, there’s something for you at the Glencorse Centre.

Up to 18sIndoor & outdoorFree
4.6(2039)

Play parks

Vogrie Country Park

Gorebridge

Victorian baronial manor house in parkland estate with woodland walks, play area and golf course.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendly