The Helix: Home of The Kelpies
Falkirk, United Kingdom
About The Helix: Home of The Kelpies
Welcome to The Helix, home of the world-renowned Kelpies, located in the stunning countryside of Falkirk, UK. Our institution is a unique blend of establishment, park, point of interest and tourist attraction - offering an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.
The Helix is an expansive park, spanning over 350 hectares of incredible lush greenery, stunning wetlands, open meadows and woodland trails. This beautifully landscaped park is home to many exciting amenities and attractions such as a bike rental service, a cafe, and a children's adventure zone. You can enjoy the fresh clean air as you meander through the park, stopping at tranquil lagoons or serene ponds.
The crown jewels of The Helix are the magnificent Kelpies - the largest equine sculptures in the world. These towering 30-metre-tall horse heads have become a global landmark, attracting over a million visitors from around the world each year. The Kelpies are breathtaking, made from 300 tonnes of steel - each horse head represents the strength, spirit, and cultural heritage of the Clydesdale horse.
At The Helix, we strive to provide an unforgettable experience for visitors. Take a guided tour of the Kelpies, visit the visitor centre to learn more about these mammoth structures or enjoy food and drink in our cafe, which offers amazing panoramic views of the sculptures. Our experienced staff and volunteers are on hand to provide great service, answer your questions, and share stories about the Kelpies and the surrounding park.
With free parking, a variety of walking and cycling trails, portable activity kits, and virtual reality experiences - we have something for everyone! We are proud to offer excellent facilities that are fully accessible to all and welcome visitors from all parts of the world.
So, come and explore The Helix to discover the beauty and excitement of this wonderful park and witness the magnificence of The Kelpies, one of the world's most impressive sculptures in history!
Photos of The Helix: Home of The Kelpies
The Helix, Grangemouth, Falkirk FK2 7ZT, United Kingdom
Opening hours of The Helix: Home of The Kelpies
Monday:
09:30 - 16:00
Tuesday:
09:30 - 16:00
Wednesday:
09:30 - 16:00
Thursday:
09:30 - 16:00
Friday:
09:30 - 16:00
Saturday:
09:30 - 16:00
Sunday:
09:30 - 16:00
Reviews of The Helix: Home of The Kelpies
"A superb experience. What a clever piece of engineering to create a magnificent tribute to such gorgeous creatures. The impression of their spirit changes as the light and atmosphere around them changes and alters the shadows on their muscles, manes and eyes.. spent over an hour in total awe. There are good parking facilities and easy access for mobility impaired. A good gift shop and eats and drinks are available, with good seating outside. Toilet facilities are excellent."
"We were not expecting much, but found both the Kelpies and Helix park worthy of an afternoon and we wish we had timed it for sunset and the lit Kelpies with the colorful lights. Next time we will see them at night as well! We arrived early afternoon and it was not crowded. We enjoyed reading information in the small museum, looking at the scale versions, and sitting by the water pond. The Kelpies are HUGE and really amazing to see. Very wild and majestic, despite their steel plate construction. We had a lovely walk around Helix Park after and before, which was also wonderful, well laid-out, and clean. People were so friendly here, too, as they enjoyed the public space. Ample, safe parking nearby. Also worth seeing are the canal systems and houseboats along the waterway."
"Great place for family. The walking trails are well maintained and easy to walk for all ages. The largest equine sculptures in the world are worth seeing. You can spend hours taking photographs from different angles. I had a great time here and it is a place which I often visit."
"It’s a fantastic place to visit at Falkirk, Scotland. There are many things to explore and walk around at the Helix. The Kelpies is very beautiful structure. It’s also a lovely experience during the evening time when it’s lighted up. There are lot of parking places available. They charge only 2 pounds per car. There is NO other entry fee. The visitor center have nice seating cafe, toilets and gift shops for everyone. Its worthy to visit anytime of the year. A good place to visit with family. Loved the place. A must visit place in Scotland .."
"Lovely place to visit with lots of free parking and easy access by car. It has well displayed information boards around which makes it easy for the first timers to visit the place. There is a big play park free of charge with lots of fun opportunities for all ages ( including benches). Easy access to all areas for wheelchair users ( might only need a bit of support on hilly parts of the walk). Unfortunately on the day we went there there was a very unpleasant smell which got much stronger around the play area and because of that we had to leave the place. Hope this isn't an issue every day."
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