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Extravagant Eggs Activity

This Easter discover the story of some very fancy eggs in the Royal Collection at The Palace of Holyroodhouse!

Extravagant Eggs Activity

About Extravagant Eggs Activity

Fabergé eggs were beautifully decorated with bright colours and jewels.

Take inspiration from these extravagant eggs and have a go at designing and decorating your own bejewelled egg to take home.

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Explore spaces and objects which have shaped history and inspired fiction at the Abbey Strand book club!

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Selected dates between 11th March 2024 - 2nd December 2024

Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.

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Abbey Strand Art Club

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 30th November 2024

Do you enjoy getting creative and learning about the past? If so then the Abbey Strand art club could be just for you. Suitable for 7-12 years olds.

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A King’s Visit: George IV in Edinburgh

10th May 2024

Join Emma Stead, Curator at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, to learn about George IV’s visit to Edinburgh in 1822.

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Recitals for Wrigglers

8th June 2024

Join Recitals for Wrigglers in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for a classical concert specially created for babies and toddlers.

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Dressing Children in the 18th century

21st June 2024

Join Assistant Curator Lucy Peter as she explores an important philosophical shift in attitudes towards childhood and children’s fashion in the 18th century!

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Hands On History

Selected dates between 8th July 2024 - 26th August 2024

Join us in the Family Room at The Palace of Holyroodhouse to get up close to some historical and replica objects.

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Midweek makes: Collage crowns

Selected dates between 10th July 2024 - 28th August 2024

Join us in the Family Room at The Palace of Holyroodhouse to discover the stories behind some special crowns. Get creative by decorating your own crown to wear as you visit the rest of the Palace.

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Recycled fashion: Family workshop

10th August 2024

Take part in a fun family workshop exploring fashion in Georgian Britain at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 10th August!

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