It’s tricky trying to keep the little ones entertained! Most of these recommendations are for the West end of the city
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Stay & Play
Weekday Kids Classes
Outdoors
Stay & Play
Places to take your kids full of toys and things to clamber on! Great for tiring them out ❤️
A lovely independently run stay-and-play at Westside Plaza. Ideal for children aged 0-5y.
Ohana - Children's Stay & Play
Edinburgh’s best soft-play! An area for babies and another for the older kids
Timetwisters Play Centre
Absolute gem of a place - coffee and cake for the grown ups, toys and noise for the kiddos
Turtledove Play Cafe
Located in the city centre, this is a great place to stop off at. With two floors of toys, including a ball pit, your little ones are guaranteed to have a great time!
Make Believe: The Baby Play Place
Weekday Kids Classes
My 3yo absolutely loves his weekly Sporty Sprouts sessions with Emma! Brilliant fun and a great way to teach kids how to follow simply instructions
Sporty Sprouts Club
Classes for 0-2y and such a great way to encourage early communication with your little ones. Both my kids love the weekly sessions
Sing and Sign - Helping Babies Communicate Before Speech
Outdoors
Places in and around the south west of Edinburgh to take your kids!
Nothing beats a leisurely stroll when the weather is nice - and Edinburgh has the best walk available; The Water of Leith! For more information, check out the visitor centre (free entry)
The Walkway » The Water of Leith Conservation Trust
A great enclosed playpark in Spylaw Park
Spylaw Park Playground
An absolute must see! Doesn’t take long to walk from one end to the other so definitely pair this up with other activities (eg, a walk along the Water of Leith, or a trip to the nearby playpark)
Colinton Station & Tunnel
An absolute must with small children, one of the most family friendly attractions Edinburgh has to offer with loads to offer
