7 Best Arts and Crafts In Edinburgh Near Me | Day Out With The Kids

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    Best Arts and Crafts In Edinburgh

    We've rounded up the best arts and crafts in Edinburgh in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 7 Edinburgh arts and crafts to pick from.Alternatively, why not explore some other sightseeing days out nearby, including indoor and soft play areas. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!

    All the arts and crafts we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.

    Many of the places we list are historic or educational in nature and would be suitable for class trips or as ways to keep the learning up whilst having fun over the school holidays.

    Find your perfect day out

    People painting at Doodles Ceramics Workshop in Edinburgh

    Doodles Ceramics Workshop

    • Edinburgh
    • Indoor
    • Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes

    Doodles Ceramics Workshop is a paint-your-own pottery workshop. Choose from their range of white, unglazed pottery items. The range includes mugs, pl...

    All Ages

    1.1 mi

    Mini trampolines at Orcadia Trampoline Centre in Edinburgh

    Orcadia Trampoline Centre

    • Edinburgh
    • Indoor
    • Trampoline Parks

    Head off to the Orcadia Trampoline Centre, where your little ones can let off some steam and bounce the day away. With 6 trampolines, there’s plenty...

    All Ages

    3 mi

    Girls painting at Potter Around in Kirknewton

    Potter Around

    • Kirknewton
    • Indoor
    • Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes

    Potter Around is a pottery painting and craft studio located in Kirknewton on the outskirts of Edinburgh close to Livingston. Try your hand at painti...

    All Ages

    10.3 mi

    Painted plate at Fingers and Thumbs Crafts Centre in North Berwick

    Fingers and Thumbs Crafts Centre

    • North Berwick
    • Indoor
    • Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes

    Fingers and Thumbs Crafts Centre We are open 6 days Tuesday to Sunday pop in anytime during our opening hours no need to book. During the holidays yo...

    All Ages

    19.3 mi

    Outside view of North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre in Motherwell

    North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

    • Motherwell
    • Indoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is a museum with changing exhibitions and hands-on activities for children. There are craft activities and events f...

    All Ages

    33.3 mi

    People doing crafts at The Craft Pottery in Glasgow

    The Craft Pottery

    • Glasgow
    • Indoor
    • Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes

    Get creative at The Craft Pottery! Paint your own pottery and then, once it has been glazed and fired, take it home to use. Choose from an array of s...

    All Ages

    42.5 mi

    Entrance to Mugdock Country Park in Glasgow

    Mugdock Country Park

    • Glasgow
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Parks and Playgrounds

    There is something for everyone at Mugdock Country Park. Get involved in archery (on special event days), explore the castle or take part in the hist...

    All Ages

    44 mi

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