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Royal Yacht Britannia

National Museum & Exhibition · Edinburgh, Scotland · Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ

Royal Yacht Britannia is a national museum & exhibition in Edinburgh, Scotland. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £22–£25 · Child £11.50–£12.50 · Family £67
Britannia official prices (Nov 2026-Mar 2027, online / door): adult £22 / £24, child 7-15 £11.50 / £12.50; April-October adult £23 / £25. Children 0-6 free. No family ticket; figure shown is 2+2 online. Ocean Terminal, Leith EH6 6JJ.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; opening hour.
School holiday tipLate August is the sweet spot for English/Welsh visitors: Scottish schools are back by mid-August while England/Wales are still on holiday. Early July is the Scottish local peak, so go midweek. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
All ages; under-7s free.
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
ParkingFree multi-storey car park in Ocean Terminal. (Free)
FoodRoyal Deck Tearoom on board.
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsTake the audio tour first. Combine with the Ocean Terminal.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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