- Open
- £11 adult · £5.50 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- Parking on site
- Historic Environment Scotland
Quick answer
Linlithgow Palace, Peel & Park is a palace near Linlithgow, West Lothian, managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Adult tickets cost £11, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a car park on site.
Linlithgow Palace, Peel & Park opening times
- Mon 12 10:0016:00
- Tue 13 10:0016:00
- Today Wed 14 10:0016:00
- Thu 15 10:0016:00
- Fri 16 10:0016:00
- Sat 17 10:0016:00
- Sun 18 10:0016:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter (1 October – 31 March) | 1 Oct to 31 Mar | Daily | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:15 |
| Summer (1 April – 30 September) | 1 Apr to 30 Sep | Daily | 09:30 to 17:00 | 16:15 |
Closed on 1 Jan, 2 Jan, 25 Dec, 26 Dec.
Closed 25-26 December and 1-2 January.
Linlithgow Palace, Peel & Park tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £10 | £11 |
| Concession | £8 | £9 |
| Child | £5 | £5.50 |
| Historic Environment Scotland members | Free | Free |
Getting to Linlithgow Palace, Peel & Park and parking
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- Address
- EH49 7AL
- Parking
- Car park on site. Limited cobbled car park; gate 2.65 m high, so no large vehicles, campervans or buses; two accessible bays.
- By train
- Polmont Station is 4.5 miles away.
- Public transport
- The X38 between Edinburgh and Falkirk stops in Linlithgow, a short walk from the Cross stop; trains also stop at Linlithgow.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dogs allowed but not in roofed areas.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Level but uneven flagstone and cobbled courtyard; upper floors by uneven spiral stairs (around 25 steps to first floor).
- Accessible toilet: no.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
- Audio guide Yes
What to see at Linlithgow Palace, Peel & Park
- 01
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
- 02
Chapel
A chapel inside the castle.
- 03
Views
Notable views from the site.
- 04
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
History of Linlithgow Palace, Peel & Park
- 1302 Edward I builds a defence, the 'pele', around the royal residence
- 1424 James I orders work on a new palace after a fire
- 1542 Mary Queen of Scots born here
- 1603 Decline begins as the royal court moves to London
Photos
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How much does it cost to visit Linlithgow Palace, Peel & Park?
Adult tickets cost £11, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free.
Where do you park at Linlithgow Palace, Peel & Park?
There is a car park on site.
When is Linlithgow Palace, Peel & Park open?
In the winter (1 october – 31 march) season it opens every day from 10:00 to 16:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Sources
- Page on api.postcodes.io
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on portal.historicenvironment.scot
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
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