Days out within 5 miles of Edinburgh

388 events within 5 miles

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Meadows Festival

Edinburgh's festival season kicks off with the Meadows Festival, which offers the best local bands, dance groups, quirky performers and workshops amidst lots of family-friendly activities.

The Meadows, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)

Sat 1 Jun

Times vary / Free

Sun 2 Jun

Times vary / Free

Edinburgh Zoo Nights

There is no one among us who hasn't wanted to visit the zoo after hours. Just what do all those critters do after dark, anyway? Now's there's a way to find out! The zoo opens its gates for an adults-only extravaganza featuring dancing, music, a champagne and a Pimm's bar, tapas, sushi, BBQ (take a breath) facepainting…

Edinburgh Zoo (4.2 miles)

Fri 24 May

£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340

  • 18:00 – 22:00

Fri 28 Jun

£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340

  • 18:00 – 22:00

Out of the Blue Flea Market

Bargain buys including furniture, clothes, music and more.

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 555 7100

  • 10:00 – 15:00

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0131 555 7100

  • 10:00 – 15:00

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 0131 555 7100

  • 10:00 – 15:00
…and 5 more dates until 28 Dec

Asparagus Week

It's a vegetable that doesn't come without its repercussions, but the misfit asparagus is still rather delicious. Celebrate its long-standing status as a showcase ingredient as Henderson's chefs put it in everything they can think of, from starters to bakes.

Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)

Mon 3 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 08:00 – 22:00

Tue 4 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 08:00 – 22:00

Wed 5 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 08:00 – 22:00
…and 4 more dates until 9 Jun

Henderson's Bistro, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)

Mon 3 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 225 2605

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 12:00 – 20:30

Tue 4 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 225 2605

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 12:00 – 20:30

Wed 5 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 225 2605

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 12:00 – 20:30
…and 4 more dates until 9 Jun

Henderson's @ St John's, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)

Mon 3 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 229 0212

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Tue 4 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 229 0212

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Wed 5 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 229 0212

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 4 more dates until 9 Jun

Nomads Tent Spring Fling

The Nomads Tent, who stock decorative wares from around the globe, welcome in spring with a show of the latest arrivals from Iran.

The Nomads Tent, Edinburgh (0.7 miles)

Tue 21 May

Free / 0131 662 1612

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0131 662 1612

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0131 662 1612

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 17 more dates until 9 Jun back to top

Summer(beer)hall

All things beery, yeasty and delicious are packed into Summerhall for one ale-filled weekend. A pop-up bottle shop, live music, brewery tours and talks run alongside a smorgasboard of Barney's Beer (which is brewed onsite), a number of guest beers and, of course, some obligatory bratwurst and pretzels. Prost!

Summerhall, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Fri 24 May

£5–£8 / 0845 874 3000

Sat 25 May

£5–£8 / 0845 874 3000

The RoadBlock Run

RoadBlock Run (formerly Urbanathlon) returns with another race filled with obstacles for runners to negotiate in aid of Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. Prizes for fastest males, females and teams, as well as a special prize for runners in fancy dress.

Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh (0.5 miles)

Sun 22 Sep

£14 / 0845 450 2000

  • 11:30 – 16:00

Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival

Henderson's celebrates 50 years of their healthy veggie eats. In addition to barbecues, exhibitions, vegetarian speed dining, bonfires and live music, the 50-day fete hosts a couple of fancy dress food parties: 'Back to '63', with 60s inspired food and fashion, and 'Henderson's Goes to Hawaii', with – you guessed it…

Edinburgh: various venues (1.0 miles)

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131

Mon 27 May

Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131

Tue 28 May

Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131

…and 47 more dates until 14 Jul

Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets

Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Sat 25 May

Free / 0300 123 6789

  • 10:30 – 12:30

Sat 31 Aug

Free / 0300 123 6789

  • 10:30 – 12:30

Me to You Markets @ Columcille Centre, Morningside

A range of vintage home wares, preserves, clothing, toys, handmade jewellery and more.

Columcille Centre, Edinburgh (2.2 miles)

Mon 17 Jun

Free / 07796 905986

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Mon 15 Jul

Free / 07796 905986

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Mon 19 Aug

Free / 07796 905986

  • 12:00 – 16:00
…and 3 more dates until 18 Nov back to top

Victoria's Language Cafe

A meet-up for people interested in learning languages – just turn up and see if someone's got the lingo you want to pick up, then have a chat.

Victoria, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 555 1638

  • 19:00

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0131 555 1638

  • 19:00

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0131 555 1638

  • 19:00
…and 11 more dates until 26 Aug

The House of Annie Lennox

Exhibition, organised by the Victoria & Albert Museum, of personal effects, music, film, costume, awards and photographs from the career of the Aberdonian musical superstar.

Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)

Tue 21 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 19:00
…and 38 more dates until 30 Jun

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

It's a big bear bonanza today – a teddy hunt in the wood, teddy bear stories, a prize for best-dressed ted (better get the glad rags out) and the chance to get crafty and create some bear bunting for your bedroom.

Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh (4.7 miles)

Tue 21 May

£6 per adult + child / 0131 529 3963

  • 10:00 – 12:30

Amazing Amber

Amber is beautiful as well as fascinating. It consists of fossilised tree resin, and since resin in liquid form is sticky, and amber is transparent, this means that insects, animals and plant material sometimes get trapped in it and are preserved intact, giving us a glimpse of life millions of years ago. The whole process…

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Tue 21 May

Free / 0300 123 6789

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0300 123 6789

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0300 123 6789

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 108 more dates until 8 Sep

Portobello Market

A wide range of tasty offerings with a conscience from local artisan producers, plus crafts and other goods. Check the website for a full list of the day's stallholders.

Brighton Park, Edinburgh (1.8 miles)

Sat 1 Jun

Free

  • 09:30 – 13:30

Sat 6 Jul

Free

  • 09:30 – 13:30

Sat 3 Aug

Free

  • 09:30 – 13:30
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Sunday Market

Edinburgh Markets presents this outdoor street market, which boasts more than 20 stalls of hot food, fresh produce, pet supplies and more.

Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh (0.8 miles)

Sun 26 May

Free / 01316 674058

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01316 674058

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 01316 674058

  • 10:00 – 16:00
…and 11 more dates until 25 Aug

The Whisky Stramash

A chance to sample as many different whiskies as you think you can handle, also promising 'mystery, music entertainment, comicality and madcap pioneering.' That includes Heston-style whisky-based molecular experiments, a murder mystery challenge with a trip to Jura for one lucky winner, whisky cocktails and much more.

Surgeon's Hall, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)

Sat 25 May

Over-18s only

£26 / 0844 481 8898

Sun 26 May

Over-18s only

£26 / 0844 481 8898

Alien Invasion

A special extraterrestrial exhibition featuring costumes and props from some of the most iconic sci-fi films and TV shows of all time. Browse memorabilia from the likes of Predator, Star Wars and Doctor Who, or take in the 360 degree film, We Are Aliens, narrated by Rupert Grint (AKA Ron Weasley).

Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh (0.5 miles)

Tue 21 May

Included in admission / 0131 550 7800

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Wed 22 May

Included in admission / 0131 550 7800

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Thu 23 May

Included in admission / 0131 550 7800

  • 10:00 – 17:30
…and 36 more dates until 28 Jun

Drouthy Neebours, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Sun 26 May

Free / 07896 745991

  • 19:30

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 07896 745991

  • 19:30

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 07896 745991

  • 19:30
…and 9 more dates until 11 Aug

Rock'n'Roll Ping Pong

Free table tennis club with DJs Ding and Dong providing the music. If you're feeling brave enough it's £1 to enter the sudden death tournament (strictly amateurs), and the winner takes home the cash.

The Bongo Club, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)

Sun 26 May

Free / 0131 558 8844

  • 19:00
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Shaolin Warriors: Return of the Master

Theatrical Kung-Fu show displaying feats of agility, strength and skill, and telling the story of the warrior.

Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)

Wed 5 Jun

£19.50–£24.50 / 0131 529 6000

  • 19:30

Animal Buddies

Wander the museums in search of animal inspiration then create a wheeled wee friend to take home.

Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 529 4142

  • 10:30 – 12:30
  • 13:30 – 15:30

Leith Festival

The vibrant community of Leith shows off its festival skills with a fun-packed programme of events. Among the line-up of exhibitions, concerts, walks, talks and films is the anticipated Leith Festival Gala Day on Leith Links.

Various Venues, Edinburgh (0.4 miles)

Sat 8 Jun

Times & prices vary / 0131 629 1214

Sun 9 Jun

Times & prices vary / 0131 629 1214

Mon 10 Jun

Times & prices vary / 0131 629 1214

…and 6 more dates until 16 Jun

61 Fountainhall Road, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)

Sun 23 Jun

0131 667 6146

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 8 Sep

0131 667 6146

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 15 Sep

0131 667 6146

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Against the Dark

Regular role-playing night.

Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)

Sun 26 May

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 2 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 9 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444

  • 14:00 – 17:00
…and 3 more dates until 30 Jun back to top