The Falkirk Wheel

• There is level access the full the way around our main site and inside the Visitor Centre from our drop-off area, which also has a limited number of blue badge parking spaces.
• We have one disabled toilet facility inside the Visitor Centre, located next to the gift shop desk. Please ask one of our staff if you have difficulty finding anything.

Click here to view our AccessAble Detailed Access Guide for The Falkirk Wheel.

The Falkirk Wheel site is fully accessible for visitors with mobility problems and is wheelchair friendly. We have limited Blue Badge parking spaces directly outside the Visitor Centre.

Facilities on-site can be used with ease, and a wheelchair or mobility scooter can also be taken onboard the boat trip (please mention this when booking so we can reduce capacity slightly on-board to allow for a chair).

Boat trip tickets for disabled customers are £15.50, if accompanied by a carer then the carer goes free (but still requires a ticket - please select the correct option when booking). We have concession rates for our young at heart visitors, so our boat trip tickets for over 60s are also at a discounted price of £15.50.

While we regularly have ticket availability on the day, we strongly recommend booking any tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. We welcome a lot of touring coach parties who regularly fill up our boat trips - our boats only have limited capacity, and we've only got the one Wheel!

Dogs are allowed on-site and in our Visitor Centre, but should be kept on leads at all times. Dogs are allowed to sit at the high tables, but for hygiene reasons only assistance dogs are permitted in the café. We have water bowls for dogs at various points around the site.

Well behaved pooches are permitted onboard our boat trips, however the experience can be quite overwhelming for those of a nervous disposition, so we advise only confident (and continent) doggies board.

During the summer we usually operate a 10-boat schedule daily, with departures at*:

You can view available slots on our departures schedule by clicking here.

* Due to operational demands it may be necessary for us to reduce our boat schedule at short notice.

If you have booked one of our boat trips but are missing your email confirmation please check your spam/junk folders. If you still can't find your confirmation please email the team at TFW_Bookings@scottishcanals.co.uk.

Our boat trips take approximately 1 hour, depending on traffic on the waterways.

Our cafe and gift shop are always open during opening hours.

We also have a number of food outlets that are open during the summer months* that serve everything from ice cream and pizzas to chilli chips and hot dogs, as well as our famous mac 'n' cheese, toasties and seasonal food offerings.

* Subject to availability.

The Falkirk Wheel has a visitor centre that provides information about the history, operation, and significance of the wheel. 

The Falkirk Wheel offers three spaces for venue hire – Blueprint Room, Wheel Room, Visitor Centre.

There is an option to select a carer's ticket when booking here. Please bring proof of your carer status to present on arrival.

We're unable to accept any bookings by telephone. You can book activities and boat trips online by clicking here, or by purchasing on the day (subject to availability).

We are unable to accept any cancellations or amendments to pre-booked boat trips 48 hours before the scheduled time of departure. Our team will endeavour to make amendments to bookings outwith the 48-hour period, however we cannot guarantee any requested changes. Cancellations before 48-hours will be refunded in full.

To make an amendment or cancel your boat trip please email TFW_Bookings@scottishcanals.co.uk with your booking details.

We always look to welcome our ASVA partners whenever we can. If you're in possession of an ASVA pass please email TFW_Bookings@scottishcanals.co.uk to reserve a booking. Valid ASVA passes must be presented upon arrival, 

Gift vouchers can only currently be purchased in-person from our Visitor Centre and can be redeemed for boat trips only.

Groups of more than 15 are entitled to a discounted group rate. Please email TravelTrade@scottishcanals.co.uk to enquire.

We always recommend being in the Visitor Centre at least 10 minutes before your scheduled time of departure. If for any reason you are late for your booking our team may look to rebook you on a later sailing, however if there is no availability we are unable to refund any missed bookings.

Yes! We love having our motorhoming friends over to stay.

Please note that until spring 2025 our facilities block (elsan, toilets, showers and laundry areas) will be unavailable due to refurbishment works. To reflect this we have lowered our overnight charge to £5 until works are completed.

Please check in at the Visitor Centre during opening times upon arrival if you're wishing to stay at The Falkirk Wheel.