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Christmas Nights at Edinburgh Zoo
20th November-3rd January 2021
Time: 4.45pm to 9pm (last entry 7.30pm)
Venue: Edinburgh Zoo
Address: 134 Corstorphine Rd, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 6TS
A light trail around the zoo passes Penguins Rock and an enchanted ice forest on the way to visit Santa’s workshop. Tickets start at £12 for children, £18 for adults. Entry slots...
Santa at Home
23rd November-24th December 2020
Time: Various pre-booked slots
Venue: Online
Address: Zoom
The man himself is joining families via Zoom from his base in the North Pole. Santa at Home, produced by Underbelly, is available to book with sessions taking place until December 24. Sessions, which...
Back to the Future - Drive-in
28th November 2020
Time: 6pm
Venue: Edinburgh Airport
Address: Eastfield Avenue Edinburgh, EH12 9DN
Drive-in Movies, a project by the Edinburgh International Film Festival and Unique Events, is proving extremely popular. Back to the Future (PG) is included in this weekend's list of films. Arrive...
Santa's Grotto
28th November-23rd December 2020
Time: Times vary
Venue: Dalkeith Country Park
Address: Dalkeith Country Park, Via King's Gate, Dalkeith EH22 1ST
Santa and his elves are bringing the magic of Christmas to Dalkeith Country Park. Obviously Santa is very keen to make sure everyone is safe so this year’s Grotto will be a socially distanced one...
Toy Story - Drive-in
28th November 2020
Time: 10.30am
Venue: Edinburgh Airport
Address: Drive-in Movies, Eastfield Avenue Edinburgh, EH12 9DN
Drive-in Movies, a project by the Edinburgh International Film Festival and Unique Events, is proving extremely popular. Toy Story (PG) is included in this weekend's list of films. Arrive up to...
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