West Calder
Things to do in West Calder, Edinburgh and Lothian
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West Calder works best as a day visit rather than a base for a longer stay. Five Sisters Zoo is the main draw, rated 4.6 from over 7,000 reviews, and there is also Pitstop for those looking for something different. The town has a decent selection of places to eat scattered throughout, which makes it easy to grab food before, after or in between visits.
For dining, La Salute and Thistles Coffee Shop both score 4.7, giving you solid options whether you want a proper meal or coffee and a snack. Carries Snack Bar (4.5) and Mastro Desserts (4.3) offer lighter fare, while Chillies Indian Restaurant provides something more substantial if you fancy a curry. Willow and Wedge rounds out the choices, though it has fewer reviews to go on.
Where to stay in West Calder
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Chain Runner by Marstons Inns
Almondvale Business Park, Livingston
Travelodge Livingston
The Hub, Livingston
Cairn Hotel
Blackburn Road, Bathgate
Bankton House Hotel
Murieston, Livingston
Premier Inn Livingston Bathgate
Starlaw Road, Livingston
Mercure Livingston Hotel
Almondview, Livingston
Livingston Lodge Hotel
Hawkbrae, Livingston
Best Western The Hilcroft Hotel West Lothian
East Main Street, Livingston
Things to Do in West Calder(2)
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Where to Eat in West Calder(7)
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If you are planning to visit Five Sisters Zoo, you will find enough food options in town to keep you fed and watered for the day, without needing to travel elsewhere. The combination of a well-reviewed attraction and several cafés and restaurants makes West Calder a straightforward spot for a family outing or a casual afternoon out.
Attractions Near West Calder
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3 mi
Almond Valley Heritage Trust
Livingston · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Vue Livingston
Livingston · ⭐ 4.3
3 mi
Livingston Skate Park
Livingston · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
The Hive Soft Play
Bathgate · ⭐ 4.2
4 mi
Spacebugs at Craigwoods
Livingston · ⭐ 4.4
5 mi
Xcite Whitburn
Whitburn · ⭐ 4.4
5 mi
Innoflate Livingston
Livingston · ⭐ 4.3
5 mi
Houston Farm Riding School
Broxburn · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in West Calder
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Self-Catering Cottages in West Calder
All cottages in West Calder →The Coach House
3 bed · sleeps 8 · from £891
The Stables
5 bed · sleeps 11 · from £1,272
Crosswoodhill Wing
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £631
Steading Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £727
Goose Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £567
The Bothy
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £697
Eilean Donan
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £453
The Farmhouse
4 bed · sleeps 9 · from £1,182
Common questions about West Calder
What is there to do in West Calder?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around West Calder.
Where can I eat in West Calder?
We list 7 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around West Calder.
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