Park
The Helix
A large free park between Falkirk and Grangemouth, home to the Kelpies, two 30-metre steel horse-head sculptures beside the Forth & Clyde Canal. It has an adventure play zone, seasonal splash play, a lagoon and paths for walking and cycling, plus a visitor centre with a cafe and paid Kelpies tours.
📍 Falkirk, Scotland · FK2 7ZT
Visitor information
- Ages
- 0–16+
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- The Helix, Falkirk FK2 7ZT
- Opening times
- Park open access; visitor centre open 7 days 9am-5pm (seen 2026-10-07). Splash play is seasonal.
- Website
- www.thehelix.co.uk
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- Café on site
- Toilets
- ParkingOn-site car parks; charges not confirmed on official pages fetched.
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Make a day of it
The Helix is a stop on this planned day out, with timings, lunch and what's nearby.
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