Venue Information:
Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX
Nearest Train Station: Edinburgh Waverley
Opening Hours:
Opening times 2026
1 January - 30 March: Thursday to Monday
09:30-16:30 (last admission 15:15)
2 April - 11 May: Thursday to Monday
09:30-18:00 (last admission 16:30)
21 May - 7 September: Daily
09:30-18:00 (last admission 16:30)
10 September - 31 October:Thursday to Monday
09:30-18:00 (last admission 16:30)
1 November - 31 December: Thursday to Monday
09:30-16:30 (last admission 15:15)
The Palace of Holyroodhouse will be closed to visitors on:
19 January 2026
14 - 18 May 2026
26 June - 3 July 2026
25 - 26 December 2026
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is open daily throughout the year, with a few exceptions when it is in use for official functions.
Please note:
You MUST print the voucher and exchange it at the ticket office for an entry ticket.
As the Palace of Holyroodhouse is a working royal palace, sometimes closures can happen at short notice.
Under 5's go free.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours in advance.