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Callendar House in Falkirk, its long turreted front like a French chateau, seen across the lawns of Callendar Park under a blue spring sky.
Stirlingshire

Callendar House

A turreted mansion of 14th-century origin in Callendar Park, Falkirk, with a working Georgian kitchen, a tearoom and free entry.

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Callendar House is one of the grandest days out in Falkirk, and it's free.

The house dates back to the 14th century, and its long, turreted front stands at the head of a wide lawn in Callendar Park. Inside, an exhibition tells the story of the house, with displays on the Antonine Wall and on Falkirk's industrial past, and exhibitions of contemporary art. The Georgian Kitchen is a working 19th-century kitchen where staff in period costume make the visit a hands-on one. There's a tearoom for a cuppa and cake, and afternoon tea in the Drawing Room if you book ahead. Outside, the ditch of the Roman Antonine Wall runs through the park, and there's a Roman-themed play park for the children. Parking is free, and the house opens every day except Tuesday.

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Before you go

Open every day except Tuesday, 10am to 5pm, and free to go in.

Parts of the house close this autumn for the seasonal events.

Where
Callendar Park, on the east side of Falkirk, FK1 1YR.
Open
Every day except Tuesday, 10am to 5pm; last admission 4.30pm.
This autumn
The Park Gallery is closed from 19 October 2026 to 4 January 2027, and the Georgian Kitchen and the Story of Callendar House from 26 October to 4 November 2026. The Artful Winter Exhibition opens in the Second Floor Galleries on 7 November.
Price
Free: the house, its exhibitions, the Georgian Kitchen, the car park and the play park. Afternoon tea in the Drawing Room is booked ahead.
Food
A tearoom in the house; no need to book.
Parking
Free, in the car park reached along Seaton Place, with more at Estate Avenue; disabled parking in front of the house.
Getting there
Trains to Falkirk High and Falkirk Grahamston; buses 1, F16, F25 and X38 stop near the park; bike racks by the house.
Access
Fully accessible for wheelchair users, the house says. On 21 October 2026 its lift was out of service until further notice.
Phone
01324 503772

Opening hours

Their website
Monday
10am–5pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10am–5pm
Thursday
10am–5pm
Friday
10am–5pm
Saturday
10am–5pm
Sunday
10am–5pm

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Where it is

In Callendar Park on the east side of Falkirk, FK1 1YR.

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