Opening times
The sculptures are always open. Visitor Centre hours are typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily, and guided tour times vary by season.
At a glance
Tickets
Viewing the sculptures is free. Guided Kelpies Tour tickets are currently £8.50 adult, £7.50 concession, and £3.50 child, with two children free per paying adult.
Entry type
Free sculpture viewing with optional paid guided tour; pre-booking is advised for tours
Address
The Helix, Falkirk FK2 7ZT
Parking and access
The Kelpies car park has 175 spaces, seasonal charges, and published locking hours; the smaller Helix car park exists too, but visitors should check current signage because published parking guidance differs by source.
Visit length
45 minutes to 2 hours
Last entry
The sculptures are always open, but the Kelpies car park has seasonal last-entry times and the guided tour runs on published seasonal departure slots.
Parking
Cafe or restaurant
Toilets
Baby changing
Accessible Routes
Parking Catch
Why visit
It gives you a memorable big-landmark stop with very low friction: short walks from parking, free sculpture viewing, and the option to upgrade with a short guided tour.
Access
Accessible routes available.
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