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Falkirk Wheel

Falkirk, Scotland
Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in Falkirk
4.5 of 5 stars 201 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Architectural Buildings
Description: This 35-meter-high rotating boat lift, the world’s first, connects the Forth & Clyde and Union canals.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Wishaw, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012 NEW

This is a fascinating piece of engineering. However the car park is a fair walk from the attraction. There is a cafe type eating place with reasonably priced food which is very tasty. The usual gift shop with some nice smellly stuff and the usual Scottish tat. More

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Dromore, Ireland
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012 NEW

went as part of a pre booked large group. Had lunch, lovely fresh soup and crusty sandwiches. boat trip fascinating. plenty to do for all ages More

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Merseyside
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012 NEW

Wasnt open when we went, but had a walk around the area. Seems a nice area More

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Dingolfing, Germany
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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Amazing example how "simple" a solution can be. But beside that fact, of course an engineering masterpiece and a symbol for modern Scotland! Have a small lunch break and watching the wheel turning :) Definitely worth to stay. Kind regards, Thomas More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

This is such an interesting structure. Well worth the trip. I could have watched it all day! More

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Lancashire
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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We went 250 miles to Falkirk to see the Wheel and we weren't disappointed. A fantastic feat of engineering.....and the whole area is a fabulous resource for the people of the area. Free parking if you park on the bottom side near the Wheelhouse restaurant, and £2 elsewhere all day. You don't have to pay to see the Wheel but... More

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Falkirk, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Brilliant, something a wee bit different, nice walks along the canal, super for kids as well as adults More

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paisley, scotland
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Very informative journey but wish we had better weather to see the views from the top. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Very interesting ..amazing design wonderful to watch it in operation even better to have a trip on it. More

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Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

My husband and I had been promising we'd visit the wheel since it opened - can't believe that was 10 years ago. We finally went this week to mosey about together on our anniversary. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but the structure is wonderful to see in situ as the sheer scale of it just cannot be transmitted... More

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