The Usher Hall (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is The Usher Hall?
What makes it 30% Baby-Friendly: Babies admitted only to child-labelled events by phone-booked ‘baby ticket’; there are no changing tables, pram storage or nursing room, so comfort and flexibility for carers are limited.
Positives:
- Free baby seating: Under-2s sit on your knee for free at special children’s events with a reserved baby ticket.
- Accessible toilets: Accessible restrooms are available on every level for quick breaks.
Challenges:
- No baby-changing facilities: There are no changing tables or parent rooms; bring a portable mat and change in an accessible toilet.
- Pram storage limited: No cloakroom for large prams. Keep the pram with you or use the coat rails at your own risk.
- Age restrictions: Babies under 4 are not allowed at shows not aimed at children. Confirm event suitability before booking.
What is The Usher Hall?
- A purpose-built concert hall in central Edinburgh, inaugurated in 1914 through Andrew Usher’s philanthropic endowment
- Features an Edwardian neoclassical façade, grand foyer with marble floors and sweeping staircases
- Holds a Category A listing for its architectural and historic significance and accommodates approximately 2,200 seats
What is so special about The Usher Hall for with baby?
- Special children’s events allow free baby-on-lap seating.
- The hall’s grand foyer is free to explore before the show.
- Accessible toilets on every level ease quick breaks.
- Advance baby ticket reservation ensures hassle-free entry.
- Short, interactive concerts keep even young children engaged.
Note: The Usher Hall is 30% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Edinburgh for a more suitable experience.
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