School visits
Find out how Palaces and great works of art can inspire learning with our curriculum linked programmes and resources for primary and secondary schools.
Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the monarch’s official Scottish residence. Spanning 10 centuries of history, from its foundation as an Augustinian monastery to its role as a working Palace today, Holyroodhouse is an ideal focus for a wide range of school studies.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the monarch’s official Scottish residence. Spanning 10 centuries of history, from its foundation as an Augustinian monastery to its role as a working Palace today, Holyroodhouse is an ideal focus for a wide range of school studies.
How to book
To find out more or to make a booking contact the Learning Bookings team.
Please have to hand:
- Preferred date and possible alternatives, plus time of arrival
- Numbers of children and supervising adults
- The taught programme you would like
- Details of any special educational or access needs
Please use the downloadable Bookings Forms to send your details to the Learning Bookings Team.
You will then be sent a reservation letter, together with your teachers’ resource pack, giving a date by which full payment must be received to secure the booking.
Please note: you may be asked to cover the cost of the session if you cancel within short notice of your visit. Non-booked schools will be charged at standard group admission rates. Please see our Terms of Application for Learning Group Admissions.
Contact us
Learning Bookings Team
Ticket Sales and Information Office
Buckingham Palace
London SW1A 1AA
T. (+44) (0)303 123 7323
F. (+44) (0)20 7930 9625
[email protected]
Sharing Learning Objectives
You will find our learning objectives for each taught session on the relevant programme information page. Sending us your learning objectives prior to your visit will help us tailor the session to your group’s requirements.
Planning Visits
Once you have made your booking, we offer two complimentary tickets for you and a colleague to conduct a planning visit. If you would like to meet a member of the Learning team during this visit, please let us know at the time of booking.
Prices
Reduced-rate admission for school groups
Most of our Palace schools sessions are £3 per pupil. Children in P1 and below are FREE. Please see individual sessions for details.
Accompanying adults
One teacher or adult helper is admitted free of charge at the following ratios:
Under 5s - P1 - 1 adult: 3 pupils
P2 – P4 - 1 adult: 6 pupils
P5 and above - 1 adult: 10 pupils
Please ask for details of rates for additional adults when booking.
All online workshops: £35 per class attending a booked session.
Access
Our learning programmes are designed to be accessible to all pupils. Most of our sessions can be adapted to meet any educational or access needs your group may have. Please ask for details when booking.
You may find the information for visitors on the Autism spectrum helpful when planning your visit to The Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Lunch facilities
A lunch room is available for booked groups in the Learning Rooms.
Security
Following your booking a confirmation letter, with an agreed arrival time, will be sent to you; your letter serves as a ticket for your group. The group leader must have a copy of the confirmation letter to present on arrival.
The Royal Collection Trust Learning section asks that teachers undertake the following guidelines to make entry to Royal Collection Trust sites as smooth and quick as possible:
- Please arrive at the Royal Collection Trust site at least 5 minutes before the scheduled time for the booked workshop
- Teachers and children should not bring the following: scissors, compasses, metal cutlery, sharp metallic implements
- Only bring what you need! The Royal Collection Trust Learning section will provide all necessary equipment such as clipboards, pencils and drawing materials (groups can bring their own sketchbooks if they prefer to use these)
