Camera Obscura & World Of Illusions

Castlehill
The Royal Mile
Edinburgh
Lothian
EH1 2ND

Tel: +44 (0)1312 263 709
Fax: +44 (0)1312 254 239
Email: info@camera-obscura.co.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Come and play at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions! The Camera Obscura gives an amazing live moving panorama of the city of Edinburgh. Spy on passers-by in the street below and pick them up in your hand. Free telescopes let you view amazing Rooftop Views.

Bigger and better than ever with even more hands-on fun for everyone and loads of amazing new exhibits. Can you shrink like Alice in Wonderland in the Ames room? Will you manage to stay on your feet in the Vortex Tunnel?"

Come and play at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions! There is a Magic Gallery where you can catch your shadow, shake hands with your ghost and discover a new you in the morphing machine. Amazing optical illusions with endless hands-on fun.

The Light Fantastic is a stunning hologram display and Edinburgh Vision is 3D cityscapes and live city viewcams you control.

Step inside our giant pinhole camera and laugh as your friends appear upside down.



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Opening Times
(2011 times)
July and August: Monday - Sunday 09.30 - 19.30

September and October: Monday - Sunday 09.30 - 18.00

November to March: Monday - Sunday 10.00 - 17.00

April to June: Monday - Sunday 09.30 - 18.00.

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Adult £9.95; Senior Citizen / Student £7.95; Child (5-15yrs) £6.95; Under 5yrs Free.

Directions
At the top of the Royal Mile - just before Edinburgh Castle.
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Camera Obscura & World Of Illusions Postcode for SatNav: EH1 2ND

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