Open all year [except Sundays in winter] and free to enter. The House has an excellent café.

Callendar House dates from the 14th century. It is set in the nationally-important …

Dan Hobson

October 1, 2019

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Callendar House is a French chateau style stately home that was built in the 14th century. Set amid the beautiful grounds of Callendar Park, the estate has hosted many great historical figures over the centuries, including: Mary Queen of Scots, Oliver Cromwell and Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Andrew

April 5, 2023

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As well as going in and seeing the house, there is plenty to do within the grounds. Cafe, woodland walks, and a section of the Antonine wall. Free but limited parking, and children’s play area. There’s also a lot of wildlife, and longer walks to the kelpies or Falkirk wheel are possible.

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1. Forbes Mausoleum – Callendar House loop from Falkirk

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2. Callendar Park Lake – Callendar House loop from Falkirk

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3. Forbes Mausoleum – Callendar House loop from Falkirk

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Elevation 40 m

Monday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm

Free Entry

Contacts

Callendar Park, Falkirk, FK1 1YR

www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/venues/callendar-house/

callendar.house@falkirkcommunitytrust.org

01324 503770

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yes

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Location: Falkirk Central, Central Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Forbes Mausoleum – Callendar House loop from Falkirk

2. Callendar Park Lake – Callendar House loop from Falkirk

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