Museums & Galleries · Edinburgh
HMY Britannia
📍 EH6 6BP
Photo: Akiramenai (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
- Explore five decks of the former Royal Yacht
- Audio guide available in many languages plus BSL/ASL and Braille
- See the Royal Residence and Life Below Decks
- Visit the Royal Deck Tearoom for scones and waterfront views
- Learn about TV and film scenes shot aboard
The Royal Yacht Britannia is berthed at Ocean Terminal in Leith, Edinburgh, and offers a self-guided tour across five highly accessible decks, exploring the Royal Residence and Life Below Decks with the help of an audio guide available in numerous languages, plus BSL/ASL and Braille options. It suits history lovers, families and anyone curious about royal life at sea, and you can round off your visit with scones at the Royal Deck Tearoom. The attraction is in the City of Edinburgh, with Edinburgh Waverley station 2.2 miles away, and there are 141 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it easy to combine with an overnight stay nearby.
Practical details
- Accessibility
- Access via lifts to each of the five decks
- Booking
- Free annual pass available after your visit
- Parking
- Free multi-storey car park with a two-metre height restriction
From the attraction's own website on 28 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Parking
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Turn a visit to HMY Britannia into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Edinburgh Waverley 2.2 miles
- Haymarket 3 miles
- Brunstane 4.1 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page