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Afternoon Teas and Teddy Bears Woodland at Almond Valley
Afternoon Tea at Almond Valley and Teddy Bears Woodland play area
14th January – Friday 22nd March (except 11th - 18th February)
It might be cold and miserable outside, but in the Teddy Bear Woods, the weather is always warm and cosy.
Almond Valley Heritage Centre Millfield, Livingston
Today, Tue 19 Mar
Afternoon Teas and Teddy Bears Woodland at Almond Valley
Afternoon Tea at Almond Valley and Teddy Bears Woodland play area
14th January – Friday 22nd March (except 11th - 18th February)
It might be cold and miserable outside, but in the Teddy Bear Woods, the weather is always warm and cosy.
Almond Valley Heritage Centre Millfield, Livingston
Wed 20 Mar 19
VIVALDI - THE FOUR SEASONS by Candlelight
Programme:
Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
Vivaldi - Bassoon Concerto
Vaughan-Williams - The Lark Ascending
Telemann - Oboe Concerto
Vivaldi - “Spring” & “Summer” from The Four Seasons
If you’re looking for a romantic candlelit experience - or simply want to enjoy some classical music greats in a...
St Giles’ Cathedral,
High Street,
Edinburgh
Fri 22 Mar 19
Easter Eggcitement
Easter Eggcitement
30th March - 22nd April
Throughout the Easter school break, the farm is alive with the cheeps and bleats of baby animals, who will be introduced to you at handling and encounter sessions.
Almond Valley Heritage Centre Millfield, Livingston
Sat 30 Mar 19 to Mon 22 Apr
Prescription for Murder
Edinburgh Makars present Norman Robbins’ thriller ’Prescription for Murder’:
Dr Richard Forth has a busy time balancing his wife Barbara’s ill health, an awkward friendship with his ex-girlfriend and the gossiping locals of sleepy Bere Knighton.
Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road, Edinburgh
Thu 11 Apr 19 to Sat 13 Apr
VIVALDI - THE FOUR SEASONS by Candlelight
Programme:
Mozart – Divertimento in D
Elgar – Serenade for Strings
Bach – Concerto for 2 Violins
Vivaldi –The Four Seasons
Join us for this candlelit concert, and the ensemble will transport you between seasons, countries, and eras.
St Giles’ Cathedral,
High Street,
Edinburgh
Fri 26 Apr 19
Steak Night at Restoration Café
In need of a night out? Restoration Café’s Steak Night is back by popular demand – and it’s bigger and better than ever.
Slice into the best cuts of the finest Buccleuch Beef and enjoy a steak experience like no other, now taking place on the last Friday of every month.
Restoration Café, Restoration Yard, Via The King’s Gate, Dalkeith Country Park
Fri 26 Apr 19
Beltane Fire Festival 2019
Celebrate the first signs of summer with a blazing mix of fire, drumming, dance, and acrobatics.
For one special night, hundreds of otherworldly creatures will descend on Calton Hill to mark the change of the seasons.
Calton Hill, Edinburgh
Tue 30 Apr 19 and Wed 1 May
Brilliant Beltane
A special long weekend of family fun when we can all wish each other a Brilliant Beltane. Turning our backs on the cheesiness and chocolates of an increasingly commercial Easter, we’re celebrating happier, simpler days when life was closer to nature, and ancient traditions marked the passage of the seasons.
Almond Valley Heritage Centre Millfield, Livingston
Fri 3 May 19 to Tue 7 May
VIVALDI - THE FOUR SEASONS by Candlelight
Programme:
Vivaldi – "Spring" & "Summer" from The Four Seasons
Vivaldi – Concerto for 2 Cellos
Vivaldi – Concerto for 2 Violins A minor
Vivaldi – La Follia
Telemann – Viola Concerto
Bach – Concerto for 2 Violins
If you’re looking for a romantic candlelit experience - or simply want to enjoy some
St Giles’ Cathedral,
High Street,
Edinburgh
Fri 17 May 19
Restoration Café’s Exclusive Steak Night
In need of a night out? Restoration Café’s Steak Night is back by popular demand – and it’s bigger and better than ever.
Slice into the best cuts of the finest Buccleuch Beef and enjoy a steak experience like no other, now taking place on the last Friday of every month.
Restoration Yard, Dalkeith Country Park, Via The King’s Gate, Dalkeith, Midlothian
Fri 31 May 19
Tom Lucy - Reluctant Millennial
At only 22 years old, Tom Lucy has already established himself as one of the most
exciting new comedians around.
The Stand Edinburgh
5 York Place
Sun 16 Jun 19
VIVALDI - THE FOUR SEASONS by Candlelight
Programme:
Mozart – Symphony No. 29
Mozart – Sinfonia Concertante
Vivaldi - Four Seasons
Indulge in the richness of Mozart’s ‘Symphony No. 29’. Composed when was only 18, this piece is one of the first in which we really hear his symphonic voice come to fruition.
St Giles’ Cathedral,
High Street,
Edinburgh
Fri 21 Jun 19
Circus Extreme
We are offering a 2 for 1 deal, any seat, any day. Call the box office in advance 0203753970 ans quote “EXTREME241’ to receive the deal
THIS YEAR a new death-defying and extreme circus is descending on the UK as part of it’s European tour.
Gyle Park
Glasgow Road
Thu 27 Jun 19 to Sun 7 Jul
Den Building Adventures
Den Building Adventures Summer Holidays Saturday 29th June – Tuesday 20th August
Join the tribe for daring daily adventures exploring some of the wildest and most remote corners of the Almond Valley site.
Almond Valley Heritage Centre Millfield, Livingston
Sat 29 Jun 19 to Tue 20 Aug
Audacious Mr Astley - the man who invented circuses!
It’s 250 years since the world’s first circus performance. ’Father of the modern circus’ Philip Astley is reincarnated by his modern-day equivalent.
Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33), 60 Pleasance, EDINBURGH
Thu 1 Aug 19 to Sun 25 Aug
Spooky Happenings
Spooky Happenings Sat 5th - 31st October
As the nights get darker, mysterious creatures emerge from the dark corners of the old farm. Grab your trail sheet and look out for the clues on your spooky quest.
Almond Valley Heritage Centre Millfield, Livingston
Sat 5 Oct 19 to Thu 31 Oct
Friday Fright Night
Friday Fright Night Friday 25th October 18:00 – 21:00
A little extra horror once the sun goes down, with a scary surprise around every corner, ghost trains to nowhere, and trailer rides circuiting the graveyard. Come dressed to kill.
Almond Valley Heritage Centre Millfield, Livingston
Fri 25 Oct 19
Spooky Saturday
Spooky Saturday 26th October 10:00 – 17:00
On the Saturday before Halloween there’s even more spooky fun going on throughout the day - dooking for apples and other traditional games, crafts and creations, and music for monster dancing - ideal for families with younger children.
Almond Valley Heritage Centre Millfield, Livingston
Sat 26 Oct 19