Muiravonside Country Park

The Country Park owned and managed by Falkirk Council Community Service; formerly an estate owned by the Stirling family of Falkirk, is situated in the Southeast corner of the Falkirk Council area and covers an area of 170 acres very rich in historic, industrial and wildlife interests.

The park consists of a Visitor Centre with displays and information on the estates past history, the role of the Ranger Service and local biodiversity of the area.

Newparks Farm, which has a variety of domestic stock consisting of rare breeds and exotic animals and birds, is open to the public all year round, a wonderful place to bring children!

Play area, horse rides and wonderful walks along the River Avon, which now forms part of the new ‘River Avon Heritage Trail', with links to the Union Canal and the wider countryside. There are approximately four miles of footpaths within the Park where one can see an array of wildlife, trees and plants, etc.

Opening times:

Country Park

The country park is open to public access 365 days per year. Vehicle access is restricted, via the main gate, to the hours of:

April - September     8.00am - 8.30pm

October- March       8.00am - 5.00pm

Visitor Centre

April - September     9.30am - 5.00pm Weekdays

                            10.30am - 6.00pm Weekends

October - March     10.00am - 4.00pm Weekends only

Newparks Farm

All year    9.30am - 4.00pm

The Steading Café

Opening times vary and are usually posted on the door

or contact  01324 503746 .

Facilities available to the public

Car parking

4 disabled parking bays, 2 at Visitor Centre and 2 in Main Car Park

2 car parks with parking for approx 130 cars (including mini buses)

Coach parking - 2 coaches max, (52 seater max size)

Events and Activities

Spring Badger Watches 2009

Friday & Saturday evenings (times to be arranged)

March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28

April 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25

May 1, 2, 8, 9

Also

Easter Sunday 12 April

May Holiday Sunday 3 May

Bookings only, at MCP Reception or by phone  01506 ....

Spring Badger Watches 2009|

Download the Spring Badger Watches 2009 poster

Schools Out

The Countryside Service runs a children's summer 'schools-out|' programme during July and August. All other activities, including Group visits, BBQs, walks, talks to schools, groups, and other organisations, must be booked via the Visitor Centre on  01506 845311 .

Fishing

Fishing is restricted on the River Avon by permit, daily permits available from the Visitor Centre during opening hours.

Picnic areas

4 picnic areas within park

1 area for BBQs to rear of Café

Toilets

Visitor Centre - toilets, including disabled and baby-changing facilities

Newparks farm - toilets (no disabled)

Litter Bins

There are no litter bins on site as it is Countryside Service policy to educate the public to take their litter home for disposal.

Sheltered areas

There are no sheltered areas available for schools or groups apart from the Visitor Centre, which has public access.

Wheelchair access

The Visitor Centre, Café, Play area and Newparks Farm are accessible to wheelchair users, as are some woodland paths (depending on the time of year).

Country Park contact details

Visitor Centre

Tel:  01506 845311

Fax: 01506 840709

Newparks Farm

Tel:  01506 847726 

Steading Café

Tel:  01506 671290

Falkirk Council