1. South Scotland
  2. Edinburgh and Lothian
  3. Edinburgh

About Fayre Play

Fayre Play is a vibrant indoor entertainment venue located in the heart of Edinburgh City, offering a unique twist on traditional fairground fun. Situated at Picardy Place, close to popular shopping and leisure areas, it brings together the excitement of classic carnival games with a modern setting. Its central location makes it an easy addition to a family day out in the city, whether you are visiting Edinburgh for the first time or looking for something new to enjoy locally.

At its core, Fayre Play recreates the nostalgic atmosphere of a traditional fair, featuring a range of colourful, interactive games inspired by familiar family favourites such as basketball, hook-a-duck, and tin can alley, all with a creative local twist. Guests can take part in multiple rounds across nine different games, competing individually or in groups to achieve the highest scores. The experience is designed to be engaging, energetic, and social, encouraging friendly competition and teamwork in a lively environment. This makes it particularly appealing for families with children, as well as mixed-age groups looking to share an activity together.

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Indoor Fairground Experience

Get competitive on our nine retro funfair games and complete the experience with a loaded dog or a bangin’ burger, and don’t forget to wash it down with something from the bar.

Bring back the joy of the classics and let your kids see what a day at the funfair is like!

Tin cans, hook-a-duck and all the best bits of the fair are located under one roof for the ultimate family day out.

Extended Hours During School Holidays

Extended Hours During School Holidays

Perfect For All Ages! (Recommended +7)

Perfect For All Ages! (Recommended +7)
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Facilities

  • Toilets iconToilets
  • Free Wifi iconFree Wifi
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  • Card Payments Accepted iconCard Payments Accepted
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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, Closed
  • Tuesday, Closed
  • Wednesday, 17:00 - 22:00
  • Thursday, 17:00 - 22:00
  • Friday, 16:00 - 23:30
  • Saturday, 11:00 - 23:30
  • Sunday, 11:00 - 23:00

Children are welcome between 11am- 3pm on Saturdays and 11am-6pm on Sundays.

*Additional hours during School Holidays

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Child (7-17) : £12.00
  • Adult (18+-18+) : £14.95

Book in advance for cheapest tickets

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Plan Your Visit

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Toilets

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Family Friendly Options

Food & Drink

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Accessibility Information

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Private Hire & Birthday Parties

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Contact Details

14 Picardy Place, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Lothian
EH1 3JT
Scotland

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Transport Information

There is access to the venue via the Edinburgh Tram (right outside!) and Waiverly Station (10 min walk)

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Verification & Last Updated

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Last Updated: 18:15 08/04/2026

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