Callendar House is a mansion set within the grounds of Callendar Park in Falkirk, central Scotland. During the 19th century, it was redesigned and extended in the style of a French Renaissance château fused with elements of Scottish baronial architecture. However, the core of the building is a 14th-century tower house.To visit Callendar House and other attractions in Falkirk, use our Falkirk tour planner.
During its 600-year history, Callendar House has played host to many prominent historical figures, including Mary, Queen of Scots, Oliver Cromwell, Bonnie Prince Charlie and Queen Victoria. The current building is by far the most substantial historical building in the area, with a 300 ft (91 m) frontage. It is protected as a category A listed building, and the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, the national listing of significant gardens.
Source
Callendar House reviews
-
I visit the grounds of Callendar House regularly and would recommend it as a lovely setting for a walk in the woods and grounds. The house is stunning and a fantastic focal point for the park and...
I visit the grounds of Callendar House regularly and would recommend it as a lovely setting for a walk in the woods and grounds. The house is stunning and a fantastic focal point for the park and... more »
-
Lovely lovely!Seriously friendly place to take young kids/old kids.FREE parking .FREE entry.👍 The house is amazing.The tea room or the “upstairs cafe”is beautiful.Wandered in with little ones for...
Lovely lovely!Seriously friendly place to take young kids/old kids.FREE parking .FREE entry.👍 The house is amazing.The tea room or the “upstairs cafe”is beautiful.Wandered in with little ones for... more »
-
Absolutely awesome museum, the house is beautiful outside and so interesting inside. It's a good place to visit even with kids, as they have lots of models, displays, and even interactive activities! The house itself has a great deal of history and everything is thorough and well explained. We were amazed this was for free! The people at the reception/shop were so friendly and welcoming, they made our day :)
-
Enjoyed our day out here. Nice walk around the grounds. Activities for all the family. Little museum inside, which was interesting. Cafe was good, welcoming staff and good coffee and food.
Plan your trip to Falkirk
best routes and schedules
Popular things to do in Falkirk
Side trips from Falkirk
Hidden gems in Falkirk
Nearby attractions in Falkirk
Historic Sites in Falkirk
Parks in Falkirk
Trips in Callendar House by other users
60 days in Glasgow
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Food Tours
Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral of St Andrew
South Portland Street Suspension Bridge
38 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA
Wojtek "the Soldier Bear" Statue
Walking tours
Edinburgh Castle
29 days in Scotland
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Edinburgh
Falkirk
Stirling
15 days in Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valley
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Stirling
4 days in Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valley
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Stirling
44 days in South Pacific, Asia, Europe & United States
BY A USER FROM NEW ZEALAND
Paihia
Auckland
Singapore