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John Knox House

⭐ John Knox House offers a chance to explore the only surviving original medieval building on Edinburgh's Royal Mile and learn about past residents, plus the most turbulent times in Scottish history.

Ticket types
🎫 Child (Age: 7-17)
🎫 Concession - Students with valid ID and Seniors 65+
🎫 Regular (Age: 18+)

Highlights
🚶‍♀️ Stroll around Edinburgh's Royal Mile to discover the last remaining medieval building, and explore its rich history and fascinating inhabitants
📚Uncover the hiding place of the dragon's nest and the time capsule at the John Knox House bookshop
🎭 Witness cunningly crafted illusions and deceptions designed to deceive trespassers

General Info
📅 Date: select your dates directly in the ticket selector
📍 Location: John Knox House (High Street, EH1 1SR, Edinburgh)
♿ Accessibility: this experience is not wheelchair accessible
❓ For this event, all sales are final and tickets can’t be refunded, changed or modified. For more information, please refer to our T&Cs

Description
Get ready for an amazing journey at John Knox House! Travel through time and immerse yourself in medieval Edinburgh right on the Royal Mile. Every corner is packed with dramatic history and intriguing secrets. Hear captivating tales of past residents, including Mary, Queen of Scots. Become a detective on a quest to find hidden time capsules and even discover a mystical dragon's nest in the enchanting bookshop. Encounter cunning tricks and traps designed to fool intruders, and be amazed when you spot the devil in the Oak Room ceiling. Brace yourself for an exhilarating journey into Scotland's enthralling past. Don't miss this breathtaking experience that will leave you forever changed!


How to get there?

John Knox House

Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR

Edinburgh


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