Name: Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Rating: 5.0

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Castlehill, Edinburgh, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

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Description

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is a tourist attraction located in Outlook Tower on the Castlehill section of the Royal Mile close to Edinburgh Castle. The original attraction was founded by entrepreneur Maria Theresa Short in 1835 and was exhibited on Calton Hill.

Edinburgh's oldest visitor attraction, located at the top of the Royal Mile. Five floors of fascinating, hands-on, interactive exhibits. Where 21st Century tech meets classic illusions and historic science. It's a great day out for all ages. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is the only place where you can discover the whole of Edinburgh without leaving the room.

Price starts from £24.95 for Adults and £17.95 for Children(5-15 years & under 5s free). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Explore our attractions: With five floors and over 100 interactive, hands-on exhibits, we have something fun to entertain all ages. Tour Edinburgh’s streets without moving. Test your brain against mind-bending illusions. Take spectacular cityscape photographs from our Rooftop Terrace. It’s all part of the Camera Obscura & World of Illusions experience. Situated just a stone’s throw from Edinburgh Castle, at the top of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, come and discover the first ever purpose built visitor attraction in Edinburgh and see history and modern marvels together under one roof
Bewilderworld: On Floor 2 immerse yourself in Bewilderworld, a collection of our most popular, biggest and fun illusions. A scramble for the senses, which will leave you feeling fully bewildered! Make sure to take pictures, they’ll be the most unusual souvenirs to share with friends.
Eye Spy Edinburgh: See Edinburgh from a different vantage point on Floor 3. Get interactive and use our cameras and mirrors to view yourself and the world around you in a new way. You can zoom in on the very small with our marvellous microscopes and make sure to see your reflection in the Victorian inspired Bendy Mirrors, which are almost impossible to look at without laughing. Once you travel through the sparkling and colourful Infinity Corridor you’ll find our live city Viewcams, powerful modern cameras showcasing the city in real time!
Light Fantastic: Our Light Fantastic exhibition, on Floor 4, is a filled with interactive fun, tricks, and illusions – many unique to Camera Obscura. Stand opposite someone and count how many versions of them you can see in our Kaleidohead. View a selection of holograms, an amazing set of unique, 3D images. Are you a musical maestro? Beam out a song with our (Not A) Light Harp, and see the notes light up as you tap out a tune.
Magic Gallery: On Floor 5, the Magic Gallery houses some of our most electrifying exhibits, a great variety of cool optical illusions and hands-on, interactive experiences. Like every aspect of your visit, it's also great fun! Walk through the Electric Room and touch our collection of Plasma Tubes and Globes bring electricity right to your fingertips. You can literally light up the room by using your hands to connect our giant Plasma Ball to a light tube on the wall. Don't worry if you feel the spark as a tiny shock - it's a very small current, which is quite safe.
Rooftop Terrace: On Floor 6, at the very top, high above this World Heritage Site, our Rooftop Terrace offers a blockbuster panorama of Edinburgh’s famous attractions. It’s an unbeatable vantage point for ultimate 360 degree views of Edinburgh and beyond. The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, the Firth of Forth – all your favourites are visable from here. This is the perfect point for capturing breathtaking photographs and Edinburgh Castle selfies.
The Camera Obscura Show: Discover Edinburgh's oldest tourist attraction, the Camera Obscura. At the very top of our building, on Floor 6, step inside our 173-year-old Victorian rooftop chamber and experience Edinburgh like never before! Marvel at a live panorama of the city, accompanied by an informative tour of Edinburgh's rich history. It's a view that's both fascinating and surprisingly spectacular!
Entrance and Gift Shop: Start your visit on our Ground Floor. Our friendly team are waiting to welcome you and answer any questions. You will also find our well stocked Gift Shop, offering a wide range of souvenirs, gifts and refreshments.

Facilities

Parking: To find the nearest on street parking, and disabled parking spaces you can use the Edinburgh City Council map here. Castle Terrace NCP – Postcode is EH1 2EW (this car park is roughly 10 minutes’ walk away, please check up to date prices and find a location map here). YourParkingSpace.co.uk - offers visitors a choice of parking spaces selected and booked through their website. Camera Obscura visitors will receive 10% discount, to redeem enter code CAMOB10 in the 'Redeem Referral Code' box on the payment page. Visit the website to book here. QPark Quartermile – is a 10 minute walk from Camera Obscura. Find out more here. Postcode EH3 9GF.
Food & Drinks: We don’t have an on-site café, but you can grab a snack in our gift shop any time. Your ticket also gets you money off at several nearby cafes and restaurants.
WiFi: We have free WiFi which is available to all our visitors. Our team will give you the access code at the admissions desk on your arrival.

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Contact

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult: £24.95
Child (5–15 years): £17.95
Under 5s: Free (£0.00)
Student (with ID): £21.95
Senior (65 yrs +): £21.95
Carer (ID required): Free (£0.00)

Pricing URL: https://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/book-tickets/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Sun-Thu: 9:00am – 8.00pm.
Fri: 9.00am - 9.00pm.
Sat: 9.00am – 9.30pm.

Address: Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Castlehill, Edinburgh, UK

Post Code: EH1 2ND

Council: Edinburgh

County: Edinburgh and Lothia

By Foot: Edinburgh’s a brilliantly compact city. So the easiest way to reach us is to walk. We’re in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, so stroll up the Royal Mile, Ramsay Lane or Johnston Terrace while enjoying some of the city’s most famous sights. We’re at the top on the right-hand side, just before the castle. Our postcode is EH1 2ND.
By bike: The nearest bike parking is at West Parliament Square, near the National Library of Scotland on George IV Bridge and in the Grassmarket. These and more options can be found on Open Street Map. Bike parking is shown with a small blue square.
By bus or tram: Buses to and from all directions stop on George IV Bridge, three minutes’ walk away. Hop on bus numbers 9, 23 and 27. Bus stops on North Bridge and Nicolson Street are ten minutes' walk away.
By train: The nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley, 10 minutes’ walk away. You can get the most up-to-date train times and tickets from The Trainline.
By car: There’s no parking on the Royal Mile. The nearest car parks are: To find the nearest on street parking, and disabled parking spaces you can use the Edinburgh City Council map here. Castle Terrace NCP – Postcode is EH1 2EW (this car park is roughly 10 minutes’ walk away, please check up to date prices and find a location map here).
There’s no parking on the Royal Mile. The nearest car parks are:
Parking: To find the nearest on street parking, and disabled parking spaces you can use the Edinburgh City Council map here. Castle Terrace NCP – Postcode is EH1 2EW (this car park is roughly 10 minutes’ walk away, please check up to date prices and find a location map here). YourParkingSpace.co.uk - offers visitors a choice of parking spaces selected and booked through their website. Camera Obscura visitors will receive 10% discount, to redeem enter code CAMOB10 in the 'Redeem Referral Code' box on the payment page. Visit the website to book here. QPark Quartermile – is a 10 minute walk from Camera Obscura. Find out more here. Postcode EH3 9GF.