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Royal Rhyme Time

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

Royal Rhyme Time

About Royal Rhyme Time

7th April 2025
5th May 2025
2nd June 2025
11am - 11.45am
The Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Palace of Holyroodhouse Canongate, Edinburgh East EH8 8DX
Adults £3 / Toddlers/babies £3
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Each session is led by a member of the Learning Team and explores different themes through interactive storytelling, songs and rhymes.

On Monday 3 March we will be joined by special guests Recitals for Wrigglers. Monday 2 June will be part led by a guest storyteller.

Sessions are 30 minutes in length with time for free play at the end of the session. These sessions are best suited to children aged two to four but children under two are welcome.

Children should be accompanied by parents or carers.

Additional Dates: 05 May 2025, 02 June 2025

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