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:
Due to essential conservation work, the Abbey will be closed from 23 February to 12 March 2026. The Gardens will remain open during this time.
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.