Come rain or shine, there's something for everyone at Almond Valley. We're open throughout the year and with many attractions under cover, there's plenty to see and do whatever the weather
There's so much for all the family will enjoy, and our play areas hold special appeal to those under ten years old. We'd recommend that you allow at least four hours for your visit
We're open daily 10am to 5pm throughout the year, except 25/26 December and 1/2 January. Trailer rides operate at weekend throughout the year and daily during holiday periods, train rides operate at weekends between Easter and Septemeber and during summer holiday periods. Please check the events page for latest details
All buildings, other than one small area of the Mill, are accessible to those with impaired mobility. All main paths around the site are surfaced and suitable for wheelchairs and buggies.
There are ample picnic benches around the site, and covered (but unheated) picnic accommodation is available at most times. We're afraid that picnics are definitely not welcome in the tearoom...and there is no public access to the tearoom unless you are visiting Almond Valley.
Well-behaved dogs are admitted providing they are kept on a lead at all times and away from the more nervous of our livestock.
Almond Valley is on the outskirts of Livingston, West Lothian, just two miles from junction 3 of the M8, the main Edinburgh to Glasgow motorway. Follow the brown tourist signs for "Almond Valley Heritage Centre". We're at the heart of Scotland, about 15 miles from the centre of Edinburgh and 30 miles from Glasgow. Our postcode is EH54 7AR
Standard admission costs £5.50 for adults and £4.00 for children aged 3-17 and senior citizens. A family ticket covering two adults and up to two children is available at £17. Unaccompanied children are not admitted.
Addition charges are made for tractor and trailer rides (50p per person) and train rides (£1 per person) when operating, and for half-hour play sessions in Morag's Meadow soft play area (£1 per child)
Pre-booked groups of 10 or more visitors qualify for a 10% discount; please phone for details.
Friends and Corporate memberships offer great value to the regular visitor, whilst special discounts are available to schools and other groups
Almond Valley is about a mile from Livingston North railway station, which enjoys a regular service (up to four trains an hour) on the Edinburgh to Glasgow line via Bathgate. For details of train services contact First Scotrail. Livingston North station is about a mile from Almond Valley and linked by various local bus services. Alternatively a walk via Livingston's attractive (but sometimes confusing) network of footpaths should take about 30 minutes
We'd recommend that you plan your journey using TravelLine Scotland. Just type "Almond Valley Heritage Centre" as your destination and full details of trains and connecting bus services will be provided.