Name: HELIX PARK and the KELPIES
Price range: $$

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Artwork, Free access, Parks

The Helix is a large community park between Falkirk and Grangemouth, bisected by the Forth and Clyde Canal, formed from regenerated land and including a lake, wetlands, walking and cycle paths, cafes and a visitor centre. But its most famous feature is the Kelpies, two massive steel sculptures of horses heads, inspired by industrial horse power and mythical creatures. The Kelpies can be seen from the M9, but are best viewed from the park.

Region/Nation

Scotland

Location/Address

The Helix
Falkirk

County

Stirlingshire

Post Code

FK2 7ZT

Main Historic Period

Modern

Link to featured article

Kelpies

Useful Website Address

The Helix website

Tip/Nearby

Falkirk Wheel, Rough Castle

Primary Management

Local Authority

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edgrant22 on Coventry’s Blitz and CathedralA powerful and moving piece about Coventry. I am now inspired to visit the city which will be a first for me. Thank you Edward
Lisa G. on Coventry’s Blitz and CathedralWhat a tragic tale, Mike. So much destruction, not to mention the terror! I tried imagining being at home, or even not at home, but enduring the fear, the noise, the uncertainty. Hour after hour.
notesoflifeuk on Coventry’s Blitz and CathedralI went to an event there some years ago. I really must visit again one day.

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