Opening times
Seasonal opening changes through the year, and the official visit page currently contains conflicting hours. Check the live site header and ticket calendar before travelling.
Jupiter Artland is an outdoor sculpture park near Edinburgh, and the family decision is whether your children will enjoy a long woodland art walk more than a conventional attraction. The free MAKE studio adds hands-on time, but uneven natural paths, changing weather and the no-picnic rule make some planning worthwhile.
Best for Families with children who enjoy outdoor exploring, art, woodland walks and an unhurried visit rather than rides or structured play
Opening times
Seasonal opening changes through the year, and the official visit page currently contains conflicting hours. Check the live site header and ticket calendar before travelling.
Tickets
Paid admission. Book online or buy at the box office, and check the live booking page for current rates. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Entry type
Paid admission; book online or buy at the box office
Address
Bonnington House Steadings, Wilkieston EH27 8BY
Parking and access
Free main and overflow parking is available. The main car park is about 300m from the Steadings, with designated disabled parking about 100m away.
Visit length
2–4 hours
Opening check
Opening changes seasonally. Check the live visit page and booking calendar for your date before travelling.
Choose Jupiter Artland for a creative outdoor day where children can explore large-scale art in the landscape and use the free MAKE studio materials. The walk itself is a major part of the experience.
Terrain
Paths are natural and uneven, can be affected by weather, and do not provide step-free access to every sculpture.
Food
Picnics are not permitted. Use the café, Silverstreak food outlet or kiosk when operating.
Dogs
Dogs need their own ticket and must stay on a lead. Only assistance dogs may enter the galleries and café.
The main activity is following paths to discover sculpture in the landscape. Works appear among trees, in clearings and across meadow, which gives children a reason to keep moving rather than asking them to spend hours in a conventional gallery.
The MAKE studio provides materials at no extra charge, giving families a useful creative pause during the visit.
Allow enough time for a substantial outdoor walk. The venue estimates around two hours for the whole collection, and the surfaces can be muddy or uneven after poor weather.
Robust pushchairs and outdoor wheelchairs are the better fit. The café and galleries have ramp access, but the sculpture route is not fully step-free and does not reach every artwork.
Picnics are not allowed. Check which café, food outlet or kiosk is operating on your date, especially if children need predictable meal times.
Toilets, an accessible toilet and baby changing are listed. The main parking area involves a walk to the Steadings, while designated disabled spaces are closer.
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