Set in the nationally important historic landscape of Callendar Park which contains a section of the Roman Antonine Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The House’s permanent displays are The Story of Callendar House, a history covering the 11th to the 19th centuries, The Antonine Wall, Rome’s Northern Frontier, and Falkirk: Crucible of Revolution 1750-1850, tells how the local area was transformed during the first century of the industrial era.
In the restored 1825 Kitchen, costumed interpreters create an exciting interactive experience with samples of early-19th century food providing added taste to stories of working life in a large household.
The Park Gallery offers a changing programme of contemporary visual art exhibitions, while different aspects of cultural heritage are explored in the 2nd Floor Galleries temporary exhibition space. Keep checking our events diary to find out whats on
Callendar House was also recently used as a film location for the hugely popular Outlander TV Series.Visit Scotland have an excellent Outlander Fim Location map which you can access here and to download the outlander brochure click here.
The newly refurbished Callendar House Tearoom offers a bright and airy café experience in Falkirk, why not pop in for coffee and a scone!
For a family day out why not visit the fantastic play park, bring a picnic and enjoy the wide range of facilities which include:
- Bouncy castle
- Children’s giant inflatable slide
- Crazy golf
- Childrens Go Karts
- Swan pedalos (can carry up to five people)*
- Large children’s play area
- Play Trail
- Snacks Kiosk
These amenities are seasonal and operate from April – September.The Kiosk is open daily for hot and cold snacks and drinks. Keep checking the Falkirk Community Trust Website for information about the range of events and activities within Callendar House for kids.
As part of the development of Callendar Park, a new Natural Play Trail has been developed. The Natural Play project has focused on creating new, exciting, natural outdoor play within the park centered around a clearly waymarked trail. Providing opportunities for all ages, even adults, to play and exercise in creative and different ways to meet their varying abilities and drives. The result is an inspiring, challenging space for children, their families and carers which helps everyone achieve the recommended 20mins of daily excerise suggested to improve and maintain good health.”
The park is also home to a beautiful undulating par three golf course set in stunning woodland that will test your skills over 9 holes ranging up to 142 yards. There’s a staffed locker room, incorporating a General Purpose room which is available for hire. Clubs and balls are also available for hire.
