Questions and answers

How much does it cost to go on The Falkirk Wheel?

How much does it cost to go on The Falkirk Wheel?

Adult £13.50. Concession £11.50 (anyone over 60, full time Student or Falkirk Council Tax Payer. We may ask to see proof of age or status) Child (5-15yrs) £7.50.

Do you have to pay to see The Falkirk Wheel?

The Wheel also hosts a range of Family Friendly events throughout the year keep checking the Falkirk Wheel website for details. Special group rates are available and the visitor centre is open at no cost to sit and view The Falkirk Wheel or have a delicious coffee and a wide variety of quality foods.

Is there free parking at The Falkirk Wheel?

Parking. The main car park is a 5 – 10 minute walk along the side of the canal with a slight incline. There is a charge of £3.50 per day for parking. This payment helps to maintain The Falkirk Wheel and Scotland’s Canals.

Is The Falkirk Wheel open to visitors?

Yes, the car park is currently open at The Falkirk Wheel and costs £3.50 for a ticket. The car park is also open at The Helix Park for access to The Kelpies. I was planning to bring my children is there anything for them to do? Our boat trips and outdoor activities reopened on Monday 26th April 2021.

Can you walk from Falkirk wheel to kelpies?

This short walk connects the stunning tourist attractions of the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies equine structures on the historic Forth & Clyde Canal. If the start at the Falkirk Wheel is impressive, the sight of the Kelpies is mind-blowing.

Can you visit the Falkirk Wheel at night?

Does the Falkirk Wheel light up at night. Unfortunately the Falkirk Wheel is not lit up every night. The coloured lights you might have seen in photos or from afar are reserved for special occasions.

Can you walk from Falkirk Wheel to kelpies?

Can I take my dog on the Falkirk Wheel?

Can I bring my dog? Dogs are allowed on-site but should be kept on leads, and we have water bowls for dogs at various points around the site. For boat trips, dogs are allowed on the Rotation Tour but only service dogs are allowed on the Original Tour and in the visitor centre.

Is parking free after 3 in Falkirk?

Free parking after 3pm is available in all of our pay and display car parks. Free after 3 is not available in any on-street pay and display parking bays. Free after 3 is an initiative to encourage more visitors to Falkirk town centre and support businesses.

How much does it cost to visit The Kelpies?

You can visit The Kelpies free of charge any time of the day, 365 days of the year due to their prime location in The Helix community park. The area around the massive sculptures has been designed to give access for all, meaning everyone can come and see them up close.

Can you visit The Kelpies at night?

It’s open 24 hours a day and you can even visit The Kelpies at night!

Can you walk from kelpies to Falkirk wheel?

This is a nice, flat route, and easy to follow as it’s An easy walk along the Forth and Clyde Canal towpath to visit two modern visitor attractions, The Kelpies and The Falkirk Wheel. Park in the car park at the Kelpies (charges).