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Almond Valley

Livingston Village, United Kingdom•4.6(2.4k)•Farm, Museum

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A family-oriented heritage centre with friendly farm animals, adventure play areas, and a fascinating shale oil museum.

Almond Valley Heritage Centre spans nearly a mile along the River Almond in Livingston, offering a full day of family fun whatever the weather. Meet friendly animals at Mill Farm, explore multiple outdoor play areas through meadows and woodland, plus indoor soft play. The unique Paraffin Works play area and shale oil museum tell the story of West Lothian's industrial heritage. Perfect for families with children of all ages, with alpaca walks, birthday parties, and Morag's Tearoom on site.
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Opening Hours

Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

18 months – 8 years

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Morag's Tearoom

Snacks, light meals, homemade soup, toasties, panini, baked potatoes, burgers

Hours: 10:00-17:00 daily

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4.6(2.4k reviews)
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Iain Weir

Iain Weir

3 months ago

Was slightly disappointed with my family visit having read about it on their website. In no particular order: 1. The interactive items in the museum were not working 2. Many of the soap dispensers were out of soap and they have lots of hand washing stations 3. The train ride was listed as 30mins on the website but only lasted 15mins. It isn’t circular, it goes along the track, engine turns and then you go back 3. The cafe was quite good - look out for the specials menu though as we never seen it tucked on the side wall until leaving. They forgot our salad that was listed on menu but they quickly rectified this. 4. There are no prices displayed for any of the drinks or ice creams. 5. If you have an EV forget about using their charger - it’s is a slow charger with a £1.50 connection charge and a maximum stay of 1hr before a £10 overstay charge occurs; I recon you might be able to get 5/6%. The museum was informative and interesting to look at. Once you go outdoors however you can see poor maintenance and condition of a lot of things unfortunately. Tractor drive was something to do. Only takes you along passed the horses and back again. Train journey doesn’t take you past any of the animals. Play park area is good for the kids but very little shade for a sunny day.

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Loopy Lou

Loopy Lou

3 months ago

A full family day out! Activities for all ages in the place. Mining museum to catch a glimpse of history in the area. Animal encounters (we got to pet the chick's, guinea pigs and polecat). Outdoor adventures with a new fort on offer to climb and slide. Jumping pillows, excavation sand pit and go-karts to name a few. Great value for money and reasonable priced drinks and snack at the outdoor snack van too.

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Laura M

Laura M

4 months ago

Lovely day out on a sunny day with the kids! Amazing playing areas all around the park. Café, toilets. Also an indoor area in case of raining, with picnic tables

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Imtiaz Ali

Imtiaz Ali

4 months ago

Visited with grandkids & family. Ticket prices are a bit steep, bit hey ho...what can you do...stump up! It started raining on the day we visited, so did our best to get around. Would I visit again...No U don't think so.

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Katie Scott

Katie Scott

5 months ago

Better than expected. Reasonable priced cafe as well £5 for a toasties bit more if you add chips. Also £2 per person for train ride and £1 per person for the tractor. Everyone was friendly and the day we had was 20 degrees. Wonderful day! Was a nursery trip.

Reviews last updated: 6 December 2025

Events at Almond Valley

This venue was last updated on 4 December 2025

Frequently asked questions about Almond Valley

Is Almond Valley free to visit?

Almond Valley is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is Almond Valley suitable for?

Almond Valley is best for children aged 1.5 to 8.

Is Almond Valley dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Almond Valley.

Is there parking at Almond Valley?

Yes, Almond Valley has on-site parking.

Is there food at Almond Valley?

Yes — Morag's Tearoom is on site at Almond Valley. Snacks, light meals, homemade soup, toasties, panini, baked potatoes, burgers

Is Almond Valley pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Almond Valley is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Almond Valley?

Almond Valley is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Almond Valley by public transport?

Almond Valley is well-served by public transport — buses 72 stop nearby, and Livingston Mill station is about 1 minute's walk away.

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