Can you swim at The Helix Falkirk?
Can you swim at The Helix Falkirk?
Sign up to our daily The Falkirk Herald Today newsletter “These areas are not only untested for safe swimming but are unsupervised, and there are many dangers beneath the still surface that could easily cause even the most confident swimmers to experience difficulty.
When did The Helix park open?
14th September 2013
On 14th September 2013, Helix Day celebrated the opening of Helix Park, the zone at the heart of The Helix.
How much does it cost to visit The Kelpies?
You can visit The Kelpies free of charge any time of the day, 365 days of the year due to their prime location in The Helix community park. The area around the massive sculptures has been designed to give access for all, meaning everyone can come and see them up close.
Where are the 2 horse head sculptures in Scotland?
Falkirk
The Kelpies are a pair of gargantuan horse heads by public artist Andy Scott that now tower over the Forth & Clyde canal in Falkirk, Scotland. The sculptures measure some 30 meters tall (99 ft.) and are meant as a monument to the horse-powered heritage of Scotland.
How deep is the helix Lagoon?
about four feet deep
Swimming at The Helix lagoon I had hoped the lagoon, being man-made and only about four feet deep, might be a little warmer. It wasn’t! But I was wearing a 3.5mm neoprene dhb triathlon wetsuit and once I was over the initial shock of the cold water it felt sort of bearable.
Can you go in the water at the Helix?
The Lagoon at the Helix is a brand-new open water venue in Central Scotland. Within Helix Park you will find the shingle beach surrounding the lagoon, and the lagoon plaza with cafe and splash play area – Jets of water leap from the ground and invite young and old alike to take part.
Why is it called Helix Park?
Access around The Helix will be provided by 27 kilometres (17 miles) of cycleways and footpaths. The name ‘Helix’ comes from the distinctive shape of the project as it spirals down from Langlees to Laurieston and Polmont.
Is The Helix open?
The Helix Box Office opens from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday and before scheduled performances due to take place outside of these hours. Tickets can be purchased for all of our events online 24/7!
Can you just turn up at Kelpies?
The only way to get inside a Kelpie is on a Kelpies Tour! Come and see the world’s largest equine sculptures up close and go inside to marvel at the complexity and engineering which created these fantastic pieces of art.
Why are they called kelpies?
The Kelpies are named after the mythical water horses said to be in Scottish lochs and rivers. However, Scott says the inspiration for his sculptures comes from the heavy horses that once powered Scotland’s canals.
Where is the largest horse sculpture in the world?
Scotland
The Kelpies, two 300-tonne, 30m tall horse heads engineered by Atkins, have opened to the public in Scotland, UK. Part of the new 350 hectare Helix Park in Falkirk, they are the biggest art installation in the country and the largest equine sculptures in the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6JbyF8OoAM