Location: West Calder
Top Things to do in West Calder
The 10 Best Things to Do in West Calder, United Kingdom (UK)
West Calder is a town in West Lothian, Scotland, located 4 miles west of Livingston. The town was an important centre for the oil shale economy in the 19th and 20th Centuries. West Calder has its own railway station.
Restaurants in West Calder
1. Five Sisters Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
The Five Sisters Zoo offers a great value family day out for all the family. With over 120 different species from all around the world from bats to bears and lemurs to lynx everyone has their favourites. Daily handling sessions, keeper talks and feed the lemur sessions. School and groups are most welcome, group rates available. Please see the website for full details and admission charges. Open all year.
Reviewed By fatdrummer - Prestonpans, United Kingdom
Have not visited since 2012. What a difference, bigger and better than before. Spent about 5 hours in the place and could have stayed longer easily. Next time we'll have to get there earlier. Had an enjoyable wander round looking at the animals. The bears and lions didn't want to come out but you were able to look in the windows and see them. My wife loved watching the otters playing about. I could have watched the wolves all day. Our daughter was scared of the crocodiles but returned for a second visit before leaving. Nice little cafe for a warm drink and some food. Really enjoyed the visit and won't leave it so long for the next visit.
2. Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 470 reviews
A family-friendly museum on a peaceful riverside site with friendly farm animals, working watermill and interactive displays. Explore fields and woodland walks, join in daily demonstrations and activities, and let the kids go wild in Playgrounds, pedal carts and trampolines. Take a trip by tractor, ride the narrow-gauge railway, explore the museum, or bounce around in the indoor soft play area. There is lots to see and do at Almond Valley indoors and out.
Reviewed By Vhornibrook - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
We decided to do a little last min family day at Almond Valley and were absolutely thrilled with our choice. We had so much fun around all their normal facilities but the icing on the cake was Santa. He chatted with our little boy, posed for all pics and was a total delight. The pressy was also fantastic, all age ranges catered for and our guy got a beautifully illustrated animal book, all this for only £3.50 (on top of entrance fee).
As a side note we are just back from Santa on George St which was a complete waste of money and time. George street was over twice the price, after queuing you were rammed in to a tiny sweat box, got a communal 2 minute speech, a 2 second hello and a cheap colouring book. The whole thing is so badly organised, over subscribed and such a let down. In contrast Almond Valley is relaxed, informal, friendly and just a lovely alround family experience.
If you are looking for a lovely family day with Santa I can not recommend Almond Valley highly enough. Great job all!
3. Scottish Owl Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 253 reviews
Reviewed By blaise c - Margao, India
The owl center is understated but very interesting even though pretty small. What a variety of owls, I never knew so many owls species existed. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable.
4. Bathgate Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By LanarkshiresBrettney - North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Returned to watch Goodbye Christopher Robin, it was a mid Thursday afternoon so it was quiet bar 4 others, still as comfy and staff still as helpful.
Reasonably priced and an asset to Bathgate town centre, quite possibly the best thing to happen to the town for quite sometime, hopefully it'll reattract business back to the precinct,
5. Harburn Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By alexovens - Scotland, United Kingdom
My daughter took me to Harburn for dinner for Father's Day and it was amazing very well impressed with the service and food, 10/10, will definitely be visiting there again soon, sorry no pics will be the next time
6. Beecraigs Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By Michigander829 - South Haven, Michigan
We were taken to the Beecraigs restaurant for breakfast, which was excellent, and then put on our boots to walk it off. Deer and cattle to watch and good woodland walks. Lots of families at the adventure play park. A really nice place to spend two or three hours. We didn’t make it up the nearby hill which our hosts told us provided spectacular views. Next time definitely.
7. Livingston Designer Outlet
Overall Ratings
4 based on 396 reviews
Reviewed By Chris o - Gorey, Ireland
This designer outlets has everything you could want for. The only thing I can advise you bring a pair of comfortable shoes. Well worth a visit
8. The Retreat Health and Beauty Salon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
The Retreat Health and Beauty Salon offers a wide selection of the latest treatments.
Reviewed By dew44 - Livingston, United Kingdom
Came across this salon on facebook and as its not far from where I live decided to try out their treatments. I have since become a fan and visit regularly. Girls make you feel very welcome, always a smile and very accomodating. Recently have ESPA available and the girls are now ESPA trained which really pleased me as I am big fan of ESPA. My shellac nails are the best I have ever had. Massage was out of this world. They have a VIP list which regularly offers discounts and more recently added a Late List via email, which allows you to book for the next day at a discounted price when spaces available. Worth trying you wont be disappointed!
9. Regal Community Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
The Regal Community Theatre is a Charitable Trust set up to provide quality entertainment and access to the arts for all. The Regal has regular comedy nights, film nights, plays, tribute acts and much more.
Reviewed By Janette H - Bathgate, United Kingdom
This converted cinema is a well loved and used local feature. The range of uses is impressive - special film screenings, Concerts, ceilidhs, shows, dance and excercises classes etc. Well maintained, comfortable and staffed withe friendly volunteers. I'm looking forward to visiting again in October..twice!
10. Howden Park Centre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
West Lothian's most exciting venue for arts, music, theatre, comedy, dance, Exhibitions and classes. Howden Park Centre is a stunning arts centre that features a 300 seat auditorium at its heart, an art gallery (free entry), art studio, several multi-function rooms for hire and a stylish café bar with free Wi-Fi. Please refer to Howden Park Centre's website for venue and box office opening hours.
Reviewed By trae493
Stopped here with a friend as we wanted to see what's on over the next couple of months. Ended up having coffee and cake whilst chatting. Staff are friendly and there's a large choice of cakes, biscuits and snacks available at reasonable prices. Will have to pop back to try the hot food but all in, a pleasant experience.
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