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30 Things to do in and around Livingston
The choice of things to do in Livingston is literally endless. So, to help you, we’ve picked our top 30 things to see and do. Have a read and see which ones are right for you.
- Indulge in a spot of retail therapy with over 275 shops and stores in Livingston, including all your high street, designer outlet and retail park favourites.
- Get your heart rate up with a general workout at NuYuu Fitness.
- Catch the Livi Lions in a home game at Livingston FC’s Almondvale Stadium.
- Have a family day out discovering the history of West Lothian at Almond Valley Heritage Centre.
- Explore House of the Binns, a pretty 17th century house featuring family portraits and unique porcelain, paintings and furniture
- Master a backside 180º flip at Livingston Skate Park.
- Take a step back in time and discover Bathgate’s history at the Bennie Museum.
- Find tranquility as you gaze across the River Forth from Cairnpapple prehistoric burial site
- Make a splash at Xcite Livingston Leisure.
- Explore Blackness Castle, situated right on the banks of the River Forth
- Visit Annet House, and learn about Linlithgow during the reigns of the Stewart Kings of Scotland.
- Broaden your mind with an evening class at West Lothian College.
- Get in gear at the Racing Karting Centre.
- Visit Hopetoun House, Scotland's finest stately mansion set in acres of beautiful parkland overlooking the River Forth.
- Wander around the tower and transepts of a 13th century church at nearby Torphichen Preceptory.
- Take in the latest blockbuster at Vue Cinema.
- Plan your dream home at Livingston Self Build Visitors Centre.
- Visit Five Sisters Zoo, an unmissable, family friendly attraction.
- Get in the swing with a round of golf at Deer Park Golf & Country Club.
- Relax with a range of spa treatments at MacDonald Houston Hotel’s Vital Beauty.
- Let the kids run wild on the brightly coloured play equipment at TumbleZone.
- Enjoy outstanding views and walks around the two reservoirs at Bellencrieff Fishery
- Visit the deer farm at Beecraigs Country Park.
- Take a look at the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots at magnificent Linlithgow Palace.
- Go walking in the Pentland Hills
- Try one of our new restaurants, Ask, Chiquitos, Nando's, Tony Roma's or wagamama
- Enjoy a boat trip, the museum and cosy tea room at Linlithgow Canal Centre
- Dance the night away at Chicago Rock or Club Earth.
- Take a walk through Almondell & Calderwood and Polkemmet Country Parks.
- Test your sporting skills by trying out laser clay shooting at Kingsfield Leisure, near Linlithgow.
