Located in the grounds of one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, Willow Den at the Falkirk Wheel (just off car park 4), offers a unique space amongst the birch woods for your little one to fall in love with the outdoors.
Our nursery is open for children from age 3 until they join primary school. You are welcome to come and explore our site with you little from age 2 upwards at one of our Nursery Open Day sessions.
COME AND EXPLORE: Click here to complete our enquiry form and one of our team will be in touch to find a date and time that suits you.
FUNDED PLACES AVAILABLE
We offer funded places. Click on the button below to book your woodland nursery place now! (Children 3 years and over).
You’re bound to have questions…
We often get asked questions by parents interested in Willow Den, so here we’ve answered some of the most common questions to put your mind at ease.
- What is being at Outdoor Nursery like? (parents reveal all!)
- Why is Outdoor Nursery great for wee ones?
- What will happen when the weather is bad?
- Outdoor vs indoor – will my child learn as much at an outdoor nursery?
- How do we get started at Willow Den?
Check out the video below to get a feel for what life is like at Willow Den…
Used all your funded hours? You can buy more! See the fee table below.
| Fees 2023/24 | ||
| Full Long Day (Monday to Thursday) | 8.30am – 4.30pm | £52.50 |
- morning snack
- afternoon snack
For more information download our Fee Schedule:
Funded Places
For more information on funded places check out our FAQs
Willow Den at The Falkirk Wheel
Lime Road
Falkirk
FK1 4RS
0131 376 0080
CI registration number: CS2022000231
Enquiries
Contact Willow Den at The Falkirk Wheel with your enquiry and one of our friendly team will be in touch.
Stay and Play
Come along with a grown up for a nursery taster session at our popular Stay and Play. These sessions are perfect for 2-5 year old’s who love adventure, mud pies and exploring our natural world.
Book your place now:
FAQ
You probably have lots more questions, and we would really like the chance to answer these. We’ve compiled a handy list, to give you an idea of the Willow Den experience.
Nursery Closure Dates 2024
Closure Dates 2024
- Friday 3rd May – Staff Training Day
- Friday 9th August – Staff Training Day
- Friday 20th December to Friday 3rd January 2025 (children returning Monday 6th January 2025)
