The Falkirk Wheel

The Falkirk Wheel is the world's first and only rotating boat lift, as much an icon for Scotland as it is an engineering masterpiece!

About The Falkirk Wheel

	The Falkirk Wheel Lime Road, Falkirk FK1 4RS
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The Falkirk Wheel is a fantastic day out with a difference and accessible to everyone! With boat trips, a cafe, gift shop, children's activity zone, water play park & mini-canal, waterwalkerz, canoeing, bike hire and woodland walks; there really is something for everyone!

Upcoming Events at The Falkirk Wheel

Falkirk Wheel Abseil

15th September 2019

The Scottish Huntington's Association is looking for daredevil supporters looking for a fun activity and to help a great cause, could this be YOU?

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