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| 15 miles West of Edinburgh, very well signposted from jtn. 3 of the M8 |
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GUARANTEED FUN WHATEVER THE WEATHER
An award-winning museum packed full of things to prod, sniff, shake and discover, with activities that every member of the family can join in.
Crawl through tunnels, hunt for fossils, explore secret works and invest your savings in Scotland’s famous shale oil industry. Blow oily bubbles, become a sanitary inspector, and explore a microscopic universe.
Meet the friendly animals of Mill Farm; get face to face with chicks, lambs and other new arrivals. Explore the working watermill and enjoy a riverside walk. There’s an indoor adventure playground, soft play area, and during summer months, trailer rides, and trips on the narrow-gauge railway.
Open daily 10am to 5pm (except Dec 25 & 26, Jan 1 &2 )
Admission : Adults £5, Children/OAP £3.50, Family (2+4) £17 |
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Millfield, Livingston
West Lothian EH54 7AR
TEL - 01506 414957
FAX - 01506 497771
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There's always something going on at Almond Valley. Life on the farm changes with the seasons, so there are different things to do and see throughout the year. There are also special events throughout 2009 for everyone to enjoy.
The First Tingles of Spring
Saturday 14th February - Sunday 22nd February
In the warmth of the museum make stunning snowdrop hats, fine flowery bird feeders and perhaps meet the first chicks of the year.
Easter Eggcitement
Saturday 4th April – Sunday 19th April
Springtime adventures for the Easter holidays with hidden clues, a treasure trail, springtime crafts and games, plus the chance to meet the new arrivals on the farm. Our famous plastic duck race takes place on 10th, 11th, 12th, & 13th of April.
Prehistoric Frolics
Daily from Saturday 27th June until Sunday 16th August
The lives of our ancient ancestors will be celebrated in a summer-long programme of activities for children and their families, allowing everyone to play their part in recreating a prehistoric encampment. Workshop sessions will be run every day to teach the skills essential for prehistoric living, and each day a little more will be added to the settlement. There’s a shelter and fences to be build, crops to plant, and livestock to tend. And between all of this hard work there’s need to make fire, prepare food, make clothing and bedding, and even go hunting.
Spooky Happenings
Saturday 10th October – Saturday 31st October
A little horror for the autumn holidays when the darkest and scariest corners of the old mill and farm buildings become the abode of unearthly creatures intent on horrible fun. Follow the trail of terror and win a small prize for your bravery, join in creepy crafts, gruesome games, and have a spine-tingling good time.
Friday Fright Night
Friday 30th October 6pm-9pm
Doors re-open after dark for horrible performances, candlelit trails, the ghost train and traditional Halloween games. Come dressed to kill.
Santa at Almond Valley
Weekends 28th & 29th November, 5th & 6th, 12th & 13th, 19th & 20th plus the 21st to the 24th of December.
Meet Santa in his cottage in the forest, receive an early Christmas present, join in Christmas crafts and enjoy the magic of a traditional Christmas |
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