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Falkirk

Starts Falkirk Wheel, FK1 4RS

Ends Falkirk Town Centre

Suitable for Couples / Groups of Friends

Means of Transport Bicycle

Schedule of Activities Falkirk Wheel, Callendar House, The Helix (HArTT)

Itinerary 1

Falkirk Cycle in the HArTT of Scotland

Itinerary 1 Map

Helix Around Town Tour Please consult the online Helix HArTT Map: www.thehelix.co.uk/cycle-in-the-hartt

Total Duration 10:00 - 19:00 (including dinner in Falkirk Town Centre)

10:00 Arrive at the Falkirk Wheel either by car or by public transport (from Camelon Station to the Wheel is roughly a 15 minute cycle, mainly along the canal). Park in the free parking area or rent a bike from Outdoor Trax (located at the Wheel). Enter the Falkirk Wheel visitor centre and see the unique and spectacular engineering marvel. Enjoy a 50 minute boat trip at 10.30 (Adult £8.95, Children £4.95 - remember to pre-book). Option to explore the Roman Fort and Antonine Wall remains at nearby Roughcastle. Depart for Callendar House for 12.15. *Special offer available

13:00 Arrive at Callendar House. Explore the park and Cycle the path that circumnavigates the pond. Enjoy lunch in the Tearoom and look for some special gifts in the shop. Wander through the interior of the house which tells stories spanning 2000 years of history. The house provides an excellent vantage point for the Antonine Wall. Depart for the Helix at 14.15. *Special offer available

15:00 Cycle into Helix South and up to Helix Park - opening on Helix Day - past The Kelpies and explore the woodlands of Helix North. Continue towards the Town Centre on the HArTT Cycle Route and along the pathways towards the A9.

16:30 Divert from HArTT Cycle Route along Camelon Road and dismount for the Town Centre at West Bridge Street at 16:30. Explore the unique Town Centre with the Falkirk Steeple, which dates from 1814, the famous Faw Kirk and a variety of restaurants, shops and cafes for an early dinner. Return to The Wheel to return your bike, collect your vehicle or alternatively take a train from Falkirk Grahamston Train Station. *Special offer available

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Total Duration: 09:00 - 16:00 (next day)

09:00 Arrive at Muiravonside Country Park. Call in at the visitor centre and enjoy the numerous nature trails and play areas throughout the Park. If with children, enjoy exploring the park generally. If adults only or with older children capable of walking 8 miles, enjoy the River Avon Heritage Trail (guided by the Countryside Ranger or independently). Enjoy views of the exquisite famous aqueduct and see the relics of bygone industry and farming. Depart for Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway at 13:00. Drive past the spectacular Grangemouth refinery and petrochemicals facility and the RAF Grangemouth Spitfire Memorial on Bo’ness Road.

13:20 Arrive at Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway. Tickets for the 14.05 Steam Train, can be pre booked (Adult £9, Child £5 and for an additional £2 include the Museum). Enjoy lunch from the Station Buffet, which can be taken on board. Train returns at 15.13. Depart for the Museum, which can be accessed over the metal footbridge in the car park or via the wheelchair/pushchair friendly route next to the Model Railway at Bo’ness Station. *Special offer available

15:20 Arrive at the Museum of Scottish Railways, and discover how railways transformed the lives of our ancestors. It boasts three large buildings of historic locomotives, carriages and wagons, as well as a railway themed activity area for children. Depart for Blackness Castle at 16.10. Enjoy a scenic drive to the village of Blackness.

16:20 Arrive at Blackness Castle, also known as ‘the ship that never sailed’. Enjoy views across the Firth of Forth, including the rail and road bridges’. Purchase your entry ticket before 17.00 (Adult £5.50, Child £3.30, Concession £4.40).

Evening Enjoy an early dinner in Bo’ness and view a film at the Hippodrome. For full listing please visit www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org.

10:00 Arrive at the Falkirk Wheel. Enjoy the visitor centre and see this unique and spectacular engineering marvel. Enjoy a 50 minute boat trip at 10.30 (Adult £8.95, Children £4.95 – remember to pre-book). Depart for Xtreme Karting. *Special offer available

11:40 Arrive at Xtreme Karting and enjoy a thrilling world class experience. Prices start at £20 per child for 3 x 7 minute sessions and £30 per adult for 3 x 10 minute sessions. Adults and children race separately. *Special offers available

13.30 Enjoy an afternoon exploring Falkirk town centre where you will find one of the best shopping and dining destinations in the area.

Starts Muiravonside Country Park, EH49 6LW

Ends Falkirk Town Centre

Suitable for Everybody

Car required Yes

Schedule Muiravonside Country Park, River Avon Heritage Trail, Spitfire Memorial Exhibition, Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway, Museum of Scottish Railways, Blackness Castle, Falkirk Wheel, Xtreme Karting

Itinerary 2

Falkirk in Motion

Itinerary 2 Map

A Muiravonside Country Park Visitor Centre & Avon Heritage Trail

B Grangemouth

C Spitfire Memorial Exhibition

D Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway & Museum of Scottish Railways

E Blackness Castle

F Falkirk Wheel

G Xtreme Karting

H Falkirk Town Centre

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Starts The Bridgeness Slab, Harbour Road, EH51 9LD

Ends Muiravonside Country Park

Suitable for Everybody

Car required Yes

Schedule The Bridgeness Slab, The Hippodrome, Kinneil Museum and Estate, Antonine wall, Faw Kirk, Falkirk Town Centre, Callendar House, Falkirk Town Hall, Music and Cinema, Muiravonside Country Park

Itinerary 3

2000 Years of Heritage

Itinerary 3 Map

A The Bridgeness Slab

B The Hippodrome

C Kinneil Museum and Estate and Antonine Wall

D Faw Kirk and Falkirk Town Centre

E Callendar House

F Falkirk Town Hall, Music and Cinema

G Muiravonside Country Park

Total Duration 10:00 - 13:00 (next day)

10:00 Arrive at the Bridgeness Slab, a Roman legionary distance marker stone was found in Bo’ness in 1868. One of the best examples of its kind is displayed at the National Museum of Scotland and a replica has been installed in Bo’ness. Depart Bridgeness Slab and stop off at the Hippodrome, Scotland’s oldest picture house, opened in 1912. If visiting on a Saturday, you can explore inside between 10.15 and 11.00. For full listing please visit www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org

11:00 Arrive at Kinneil Museum and Estate. The estate is of impressive historical significance and do not miss the ‘2000 Years of History’ exhibition which tells the story of the estate from Roman times to present day. Explore the estate and visit a section of the Antonine Wall, which was awarded World Heritage Status in 2008. Visit www.kinneil.org.uk for Free Open Day dates. Depart for Falkirk town centre at 12.00.

12:20 Arrive in Falkirk town centre and visit the Faw Kirk, meaning ‘Speckled Church’, one of the most historic buildings and famous graveyards in the area. Take advantage of the existing Falkirk Town Centre Heritage Trails, for full information and leaflet, please visit www.falkirkdelivers.com Enjoy lunch in one of the many town centre restaurants and cafes. Depart for Callendar House at 14.30.

14:40 Arrive at Callendar House and enjoy a relaxing afternoon exploring the park and interior of the house which tells stories spanning 2000 years of history. The house provides an excellent vantage point for the Antonine Wall, with an Antonine Wall display on the first floor gallery. Purchase a refreshing afternoon cup of tea or coffee from the Tearoom. Depart Callendar House at 16.30 and check in to your chosen accommodation. *Special offer available

Evening Enjoy a meal in Falkirk town centre and a show at Falkirk Town Hall. For full listings visit www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org.

09:00 Arrive at Muiravonside Country Park and head to the visitor centre. There are numerous nature trails and play areas throughout the Park. If with children, enjoy exploring the park generally. If adults only or older children enjoy the 8 mile River Avon Heritage Trail guided by the Countryside Ranger or independently. Enjoy views of the exquisite famous aqueduct and see the relics of bygone industry and farming.

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Starts The Antonine Wall Viewing Point, EH51 0PR

Ends Bo’ness Motor Museum

Suitable for Everybody

Car required Yes

Schedule of Activities Antonine Wall, Kinneil Museum and Estate, Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway and Museum of Scottish Railways, Blackness Castle

Itinerary 4

Bo’ness Heritage Trail

Itinerary 4 Map

A Antonine Wall

B Kinneil Museum and Estate

C Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway and Museum

D Blackness Castle

E Bo’ness Motor Museum

Total Duration 10:30 - 17:00 (Plus dinner in Bo’ness)

10:15 Arrive at Kinneil Museum and Estate. The estate is of impressive historical significance and do not miss the ‘2000 Years of History’ exhibition which tells the story of the estate from Roman times to present day. Explore the estate and visit a section of the Antonine Wall, which was awarded World Heritage Status in 2008. Visit www.kinneil.org.uk for Free Open Day dates. Depart for Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway at 11.40.

11:30 Arrive at Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway and start exploring at the authentic Ticket Office and view the steam trains. Tickets for the 12.15 Steam Train, can be pre booked (Adult £9, Child £5 and for an additional £2 include the Museum of Scottish Railways). Enjoy lunch from the Station Buffet, which can be taken on board. Train returns at 13.23. Depart for the Museum, which can be accessed over the metal footbridge in the car park or via the wheelchair/pushchair friendly route next to the Model Railway at Bo’ness Station. *Special offer available

Depart for Blackness Castle at 14.40. Enjoy a scenic drive to the village of Blackness.

14:50 Arrive at Blackness Castle, also known as ‘the ship that never sailed’. Enjoy views across the Firth of Forth, including the rail and road bridges’ (Adult £5.50, Child £3.30, Concession £4.40).

15:50 Arrive at the Bo’ness Motor Museum (last admission at 16:00). Enjoy the displays of authentic cars including a Bond Exhibition which boasts a James Bond BMW 750 as used on the set of Tomorrow Never Dies. There is a soft play area for children and adults can be entertained in the Double O Bar/Miss Moneypennys. (Adults £5.95, Children £4.50). Enjoy an early dinner in Bo’ness town centre. *Special offer available

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Callendar House and Park 2-for-1 On hot and cold beverages for those that visit other attractions.

Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway Kids Go Free Except for special days such as Day Out With Thomas and Santa Trains for those that visit other attractions.

Xtreme Karting 3-for-2 With the cheapest driver going free (on condition that one Falkirk Boat Trip voucher is shown).

Falkirk Wheel 20% discount On the Wheel boat trip, available to those that visit other attractions.

Bo’ness Motor Museum 10% admission discount available to those who visit other attractions.

To claim a special offer, you must visit one of the following attractions, Callendar House, Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway, Xtreme Karting, The Falkirk Wheel or Bo’ness Motor Museum. Please print off this page and ensure that you keep your ticket and/or receipt from a previous visit and produce this when visiting another attraction.

Offers valid until 31st October 2013. Terms and Conditions apply.

Visit Falkirk Special Offers*