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The world’s only rotating boat lift, The Falkirk Wheel links the Forth & Clyde Canal to the Union Canal 35 metres above, allowing vessels to sail through the sky thanks to a unique fusion of art and engineering – and the same power it would take to boil eight kettles.
Enjoy the full experience of The Falkirk Wheel during your 50 minute boat trip on MV Antonine, or MV Archimedes (the history of why they’re called that will be revealed during your visit!). You’ll depart from the Falkirk Wheel basin ready to enter The Wheel’s lower gondola.
Nov 27, 2019 · Fifty-minute trips on the wheel, starting and finishing at the visitor center, are offered throughout the year and bookable by telephoning the visitor center (+44 (0)8700 500 208). You can also purchase tickets online through the Scottish Canals website.
Free. The Falkirk Wheel is the world’s first and only rotating boat lift, designed and built to connect the Forth & Clyde Canal and the Union Canal which allows coast to coast navigation across central Scotland.
The Visitor Centre is open 7 days a week, 9.45 am – 5.30 pm. Admission Price: Free to visit the site. Tours: Adult £13.50. Concession £12.00 (anyone over 60, holding an Access Card, full-time Student or Falkirk Council Tax Payer. Child (5-15yrs) £8.00. Child (under 5) Free. Registered Carers Free.
The Falkirk Wheel - E-boat Hire. From 10:30 - 17:30. Eboat adventure on Scottish canals. favorite_border. Available.
Take in views of the Three Bridges on your Forth Boat Tours cruise and travel on the Falkirk Wheel itself (the world’s first and only rotating boat lift) with an Original Tour ticket. The trips can be flexibly taken the same day or on separate days (subject to availability). BOOK NOW.
One of Scotland's most attractive tourist destinations, The Falkirk Wheel combines modern engineering and technology with ancient principles. It is the world's only rotating boat lift, providing vessels with safe passage through the sky. Visit website.
A small number of tickets are available on the day to purchase from our Visitor Centre on a first-come-first-served basis. Enjoy the full experience of the recently upgraded Falkirk Wheel by sailing through the sky on our 60-minute boat trip! Click to find out more! Get tickets. See all activities.
Book a boat trip. Enjoy the full experience of the recently upgraded Falkirk Wheel by sailing through the sky on our 60-minute boat trip! Click to find out more! Get tickets.
