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Almond Valley Heritage Centre

National Museum & Exhibition · West Lothian, Scotland · Millfield, Livingston, EH54 7AR

Almond Valley Heritage Centre is a national museum & exhibition in West Lothian, Scotland. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £13.50 · Child £11.50 · Family £50
Almond Valley official: adult £13.50, child 2-15 £11.50, under-2 free; online booking only. Family figure shown is 2+2. Livingston EH54 7AR.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; late August for English visitors.
School holiday tipLate August is the sweet spot for English/Welsh visitors: Scottish schools are back by mid-August while England/Wales are still on holiday. Early July is the Scottish local peak, so go midweek. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
Best for 1-10.
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
FoodFamily café with homemade meals, snacks and drinks; the Shepherd's Hut for food to go.
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsDo the farm animals first, then the play barn.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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