Rough Castle Experiences

Sehenswürdigkeit | Falkirk | Schottland | Großbritannien

Rough Castle Experiences in Falkirk, Schottland, bietet Besuchern die Möglichkeit, in die reiche römische Geschichte der Region einzutauchen und gleichzeitig an vielfältigen Freizeitaktivitäten teilzunehmen. Das Gelände befindet sich in unmittelbarer Nähe des Rough Castle Forts, eines der am besten erhaltenen römischen Forts entlang des Antoninuswalls, der zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe gehört.

Das Rough Castle Fort, das um 143 n. Chr. erbaut wurde, war einst mit etwa 480 Soldaten der Cohors VI Nerviorum besetzt. Heute können Besucher die Überreste des Forts erkunden, darunter die beeindruckenden Verteidigungsanlagen, Teile der Militärstraße und die sogenannten "Lilia" – verteidigende Gruben, die einst mit angespitzten Pfählen versehen waren.

Neben der historischen Bedeutung bietet Rough Castle Experiences eine Reihe von Aktivitäten für Besucher jeden Alters. Dazu gehören geführte Segway-Touren durch die umliegenden Wälder und entlang des Antoninuswalls, bei denen Teilnehmer die Landschaft auf einzigartige Weise erleben können. Für Abenteuerlustige gibt es die Möglichkeit, sich im Axtwerfen zu versuchen, eine Aktivität, die sowohl Geschicklichkeit als auch Konzentration erfordert. Zudem werden unter dem Motto "Well Wild" naturverbundene Programme angeboten, die Bushcraft und Waldpädagogik kombinieren und den Teilnehmern Fähigkeiten wie Feuer machen, Unterschlupfbau und Naturerkundung näherbringen.

Die Lage in der Nähe des Falkirk Wheels ermöglicht es Besuchern, ihren Ausflug zu erweitern und weitere Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Region zu entdecken. Ein gut ausgeschilderter Pfad verbindet das Besucherzentrum des Falkirk Wheels mit dem Rough Castle Fort und bietet so eine ideale Gelegenheit für einen Spaziergang durch die geschichtsträchtige Landschaft.

Rough Castle Experiences verbindet auf einzigartige Weise historische Bildung mit modernen Freizeitaktivitäten und schafft so ein abwechslungsreiches Erlebnis für Geschichtsinteressierte, Naturliebhaber und Familien.

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Rough Castle Community Woodland The Falkirk Wheel Lime Road Falkirk Fk1 4RS
FK4 2BP Falkirk

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Sonntags11:00 - 17:30
Montags11:00 - 17:30
Dienstags11:00 - 17:30
Mittwochs11:00 - 17:30
Donnerstags11:00 - 17:30
Freitags11:00 - 17:30
Samstags11:00 - 17:30

Bewertungen

36 Bewertungen

koushik halder
28.04.2024

Ok
Barry Bradley
08.04.2024

Excellent
Barry Maddison
18.08.2023

Great trip up and down the wheel
Angelika Hall
04.08.2023

We went today 4/8/23, Baz the instructor was brilliant. Aidan (13) and I (oldish at 51), had a great time. I started off nervous but quickly got the hang of it thanks to Baz. Aidan said he had the best day. We are still buzzing, thank you 😊
gareth meek
14.02.2023

Amazing
doug wilson
12.07.2022

Old experience..winter fun..
Scott Chapman
03.01.2022

Would have been good in reindeer handlers had waited for all the people starting the walk to get round. Thought the Elves were great
Bekki Cochrane
28.12.2021

I would give this a miss. The food was insanely over prices (£5 for a small hot chocolate & cream). The trail was very muddy and no effort had.been made to make the path safer for the amount of walking and standing it was taking over a short period of time mixed with a lot of rain. The "light show" was amazingly poor, a couple of lights partially lighting up a tree. For £12 per adult this was not worth it at all. Avoid at all costs and save your money. The Falkirk wheel was beautifully lit up.
Stacy Corrigan
27.12.2021

Was really looking forward to this and was majorly disappointed, as were the kids. Not well organised or signposted at all from the Boardwalk side. Long muddy path with a few lights and music. 2 reindeer. Tiny sweet and photo with Santa. Amusements and food majorly overpriced. Not worth the money at all. Wouldn’t do it again.
Allan Silver
27.12.2021

Drove by the road that takes you to Falkirk wheel where I worked
Chris Veal
24.12.2021

Went to the light experience. It was an experience. Had to prebook a space, paid £55 for me and my family. So we turned up 10 mins early as was suggested and we got told that we wouldn't be taken on time due to people not adhering to the pre-booked times. One member of staff even told us people weren't even turning up on the right day. So we had to wait about 45 mins with a 1 year old in the cold when we spoke to staff about it we got told it wasn't their fault and they couldn't control when people came in. Finally we got in and the lights were a few coloured spot lights on a tree. You have to walk up a dark slippery path. Santa and the elves were good and they had reindeers which were cool. But certainly not worth the money there are far better Christmas events that you can spend your money on.
Christina Odonnell
21.12.2021

Any one considering Rough Castle Christmas Miracle, do yourself a favour and don't go. Absolutely rubbish. Nothing to see except santa and two reindeer. No miracle, and you get a sweetie, I mean one sweetie, on exit. All the rides, well, the 4 there, are £3 each and a coffee sets you back a fiver. The path isn't a winter Wonderland. It has some lights and lots, and lots, then a bit more mud. Absolutely a waste of money and time
Stacey Kavanagh
19.12.2021

Really disappointing. Definitely not worth the money. A few random lights scattered around does not create a magical experince. Left standing in the middle of the walk for over 15 minutes waiting on santa ? Amanda the elf did try to brighten the crowd however by this time spirits were dampened and beyond repair. Food trucks were ok and the rides were a good way of making it up to my 2 very disappointed kids. I would not recommend this at the price they are charging. I think it was an absolute rip off.
Ian Mansfield
24.09.2021

Very shabby site. Disappointed
George Houston
10.09.2021

Not great
From Above
30.05.2021

Very nice place!
Angela Thomas
08.12.2018

Brilliant family night out at 'LEGION' They opened up a world of history and exploration. All the staff, stewards, caterers and especialy the actors were fantastic . Well done!
Lisa Valenti
07.11.2018

Brilliant, brought to life an area on our doorstep I've never been to ,and came away with some education about our local history that was lighthearted and fun. Well done everyone involved !!!!!

 

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