What's open in the Falkirk area?

Accommodation

Self-catering Accommodation Re-opened from 3^rd July, you can access our list of self-catering providers here

Hotels and other accommodation providers – Re-opened from 15^th July.     

'We're Good to Go' Accommodation - Check it out here.

Restaurants and other food & drink businesses

Have a look at our Food & Drink section and check businesses websites/social media prior to your visit.

Find out which restaurants are offering takeaway/delivery and sit in service here.

Activities

• Bean Row Pottery – Open 3^rd July. Friday to Saturday 10am to 5pm. All other times contact beanrowpottery@outlook.com

• Callendar Estate Activity Centre – Open from 1^st June. Paths and trails are available at all times. Visitors are advised to maintain social distance. 

• Cloybank Estate – Coffee Shop open from mid July (booking only). Please get in touch for more information. Playpark, animal areas, pony rides also available. Discover more here.

• Divergent Games Escape Room - Currently open. Please visit their website to check the safety precautions introduced. It is 'We're Good to Go' certified.

• Forth Bikes – Ebikes hire - Currently open. E-bikes stations can be found in Helix Park, Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk High Street and Forth Valley Royal Hospital. Find out more here.

• Forthview Golf Range - Currently open and accepting visitors.

• Gemini Walks – Open from 1^st July. To book and get more information, get in touch here.

• Glenbervie Golf Club – Accepting visitors from 3rd August.  Please get in touch for more information.

• Grangemouth golf course -  Currently open and accepting visitors. Book a time up until 8.00pm by phoning the Pro Shop on 01324 503840. Check their new operating procedures.

• Greenrig Cycles – Currently open. Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm.

• Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre - Re-opening on the 13th of August. Opening Monday to Friday from 10:00-16:30. It is 'We're Good to Go' certified.

• Maley's Hand Made Chocolate Producer – Ordering available online with delivery service. Their Christmas chocolate making classes are now available to book here. (Running through November and December. Limited numbers) 

• Paddlefast Ltd –. Online and physical shop open from 26^th June. Paddleboarding lessons (1 to 1, if customer has own kit), board hire. Orders can be click and collect.

• Re-Union Canal Boats – Open 1^st August. Opening time 9am - 5pm. Advance booking required. Please contact for more information.

• School of Witchcraft & Potions - Currently open. Check conditions and book here.

• Scottish Segway Centre - Reopened with limited capacity on the 22nd July at The Falkirk Wheel. Other Segway locations to reopen soon. Keep an eye for the most up-to-date information here. It is 'We're Good to Go' certified.

• Tenpin Falkirk - Currently closed until further notice. Check thier latest updates and safety guidelines here.

• The Mariner Leisure - Reopened on Monday 14th September with access to the swimming pool, squash courts, and health & fitness facilities. The café and sauna will remain closed until further notice. Check their safety guidelines here. It is 'We're Good to Go' certified.

• The Milk Barn  – Open for takeaways, outside & indoor seating. Opening hours 10am to 5pm.

• Wellsfield Farm Activity Centre - The farm park and coffee shop remain closed during this season. Their holiday lodges and trout fishery are open and the Equestrian Centre and Health Club will reopen when Covid restrictions ease. (Please check their social media for updates).

• Wonder World – Currently closed. For updated information please see websites wonderworldsoftplay.co.uk

• Sky High Trampolining - Currently open. Please notice pre-booking is required. Book online or phone them on 01324 460668 as walk-in slots cannot be guaranteed. Check their new rules and guidelines here.

• Xtreme Karting / Game Over Escape Rooms - Open from the 14th of September. Offering karting sessions / private events, and Game Over Escape Room challenges in their "Walking Death" Escape room! Check their new safety guidelines here. It is 'We're Good to Go' certified.

Businesses who have not confirmed opening dates: Megazone, Seagull Canal Cruising, Tolbooth Miniatures, Transcend Escape Rooms and Wee Heroes.

Attractions

• Blackness Castle - Re-opened 17th August. Pre-book tickets online here. Check how HES attractions are responding to the coronavirus situation here. It is 'We're Good to Go' certified.

• Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway & Museum of Scottish Railways – Extended the closure of the Railway and Museum to visitors for the months of October and November. The Museum and passenger trains may re-open towards the end of December. Winter Diesel Gala and popular Santa Steam Trains will not take place this year. Read latest update here. Please keep checking their website for more information.

• Bo'ness Motor Museum - Museum and gift shop open from 18th July. The museum will be open weekends only from 11am to 4pm. For a weekday visit please phone 01506 827007 to book an appointment. Please notice toilets will be closed for everyone’s safety.

• Callendar House - Re-opened Thursday 10th September. Pre-booking required online here. Opening hours will be: 10am – 5pm, Wednesday to Monday. The Tearoom reopens on Wednesday 14th October with an additional Take Away menu. The latest information and safety measures here. It is 'We're Good to Go' certified.

• Falkirk Wheel – The café will remain open for food and non-alcoholic drinks and now operates with table service only. The Grab n Go, Airstream and Pizza Oven will continue to offer outdoor takeaway food and non-alcoholic drink. Visitor Centre and gift shop will remain open with mandatory face coverings and a return to reduced capacity, 2m physical distancing and the reintroduction of a one-way system. Boat trips will continue to operate with reduced capacity, 1m physical distancing, restricted group sizes, collection of customer details and mandatory face coverings. Trips suspended until 16th December due to maintenace. It is 'We're Good to Go' certified. Please see FAQs and information surrounding visiting The Falkirk Wheel during Covid-19 here.

• Kinneil House - It will not be open for tours/open days this year.

• Kinneil Museum - Re-opening on Saturday 24 October. Opening hours remain the same: 12.30pm – 4pm, Wednesday – Monday. It is 'We're Good to Go' certified.

• Muiravonside Country Park - Newlands Farm Reopened to the public on the 16th of July with safety restrictions in place. Visitor Centre will not be reopening this year. Find out more here.

• The Kelpies - The Helix Visitor Centre toilets and shop opened from 9th October. Visitor Centre fully re-opened on Saturday 31st October. Kelpies Tours will restart from Saturday 7th November. Visitors are advised to plan ahead as capacity will be reduced in the Visitor Centre and car parks are very busy. More information here. It is 'We're Good to Go' certified.

• The Steeple – Expected to be open days at first and later regular opening hours. More information soon.

Businesses who have not confirmed opening dates: Grangemouth Heritage Trust, The Hippodrome Cinema

Parks and outdoors areas

All parks and paths around the Falkirk area are open for you to enjoy.

• Callendar Park - Play park opened on the 29 June 2020. Public toilets open weekends only until further notice.

• Dollar Park - Tennis court currently open (Please follow the guidance set here). Arnotdale House and Café opened from 1^st August and is 'We're Good to Go' certified.

• Kinneil Estate - Play park opened on the 29 June 2020.

• Muiravonside Country Park - Newlands Farm reopened to the public on the 16th of July with safety restrictions in place. (Please read their guidance in advance of your visit). Play park opened on the 29 June 2020. Visitor Centre will not be reopening this year.

• The Helix - Play park opened on the 29 June 2020. Plaza Café reopened 5th September on weekends only from 9.30am-4.30pm with a reduced menu. The Helix Visitor Centre toilets and shop opened from 9th October. 

• Zetland Park - Tennis court currently open. Please follow the guidance set here.

Outdoor areas:

• Antonine Wall
• Bo'ness Mining Memorial
• Falkirk Tunnel
• Forth & Clyde Canal and the Union Canal
• Kinneil Nature Reserve
• The Dunmore Pineapple (Outdoor area)
• The Faw Kirk Historic Graveyard & Sir John De Graeme Tomb
• The John Muir Way

Trails:

• Charlotte Dundas Heritage Trail
• Falkirk Town Heritage Trail

VisitFalkirk Memories

This fantastic video acts as a reminder of the many great tourist attractions and businesses we have in our area. We encourage those who have visited our area previously to share their favourite memories and to visit us again in the future. Share your memories using the hashtag #VisitFalkirk 

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