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Calanais Visitor Centre Cafe

Callanish, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DY

Type:Cafes & Tearooms

Website

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Tel:01851 621422

About

http://www.callanishvisitorcentre.co.uk/index.php/covid-19

Urras nan Tursachan (the Standing Stones Trust) set up the Calanais Visitor Centre, and it was first opened to the public 30 June 1995. The aim is to educate visitors on the story of the world famous Callanish Standing Stones. As one of the main attractions on the island, the Standing Stones attract an estimated 150,000 people a year.

We have created a place for visitors to come and relax, learn about our heritage, sit in the cafe with a speciality tea or coffee and relax while admiring the beautiful surrounding landscape. The cafe serves breakfast from 10am till 12.30pm, lunch from 12.30 till 2.30pm and afternoon teas from 2.30 till 5pm.The café also offers visitors a chance to sample some of our local delicacies, such as Stornoway black pudding, as well as plenty of home baking.

Facilities

Other

By Car - The village of Callanish is on the main Westside circular road, the A858, the stone site and visitor centre is visible from teh main road on a side road in Callanish vilage
By Cycle
By Walking
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Best for

Afternoon Tea
Breakfast
Group Dining
Kids & Families
Lunches - Varied menu available. From soups to daily specials. Example price, a butcher burger with chips is £9.99
Outdoor Dining
Outstanding Views

Catering

Childrens Portions
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Organic Food
Outdoor dining area where smoking is not permitted
Outdoor dining area where smoking is permitted
Outside Catering Available
Reservations not taken
Takeaway food available
Vegan Meals Available
Vegetarian

Children

Baby Changing Facilities Available
Children Welcome
Children's Menu Available
Highchair Available

Dietary Options

Dietary needs can be accomodated
Vegetarian Meals available

Domestic

Public Toilet Facilities
Toilets

Facilities

Disabled Access
Disabled toilets
Picnic Area

Languages Spoken

Gaelic Speaking

Leisure Facilities

Gift Shop

Location

Coastal Location
Rural Location
Village Location
Waterfront Location

Payment Methods

Cash
Debit Card
Delta Card
Mastercard
VISA Card

Special Requirements

Children Welcome
Coach Parties Welcome
Groups Welcome
Pets Welcome By Arrangement
School Groups Welcome
Senior Citizens
Single Travellers
Young People

Transport

Bike Storage Available
Coach Parking
Coach Parking On-site - Booking is essential. Book online at https://calanais.org
Disabled Parking
Free Parking On-Site
On Public Transport Route
Paid Parking within easy distance
Parking
Public Parking Nearby

Typical Prices

Breakfast - Full 5 piece breakfast £8.25 Breakfast Rolls from £3.50
Lunch - Varied lunch menu available from soup to speciality dishes a burger is £9.95 Full range of teas and coffee's available, cream tea is £6.10

Map & Directions

Map Link

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Awards

Other Awards Gold Listing 2013
Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
Other Awards WTTC Safe Travels 2021

Opening Times

* 2023 SEASON OPENING TIMES:

April 10th to June 3rd open Monday to Saturday 9am-4.30pm.

June 5th to September 30th, open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm.

October 3rd to December 22nd, Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4pm.

*Please note the cafe and centre is closed on Sundays.

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