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Polkemmet Country Park

Polkemmet Country Park is a popular 68 hectare (168 acre) visitor attraction near Whitburn. The Park offers beautiful woodland and riverside walks, play area and picnic areas with seating. West Lothian Leisure operate the golf course, driving range and Visitor Centre within the Park.

Welcome to Polkemmet Country Park 
Polkemmet aerial view

Country Park/Visitor Centre

The Visitor Centre within the old stable complex provides a warm welcome with information, advice, snacks and refreshments, as well as also being the point of access to the Scottish Owl Centre. The reception handles bookings for the golf and driving range within the park.

Know the code before you go - Scottish Outdoor Access Code (opens new window)

Opening Hours

For opening times of the reception, please see Polkemmet Reception Opening Hours (opens new window)  (details within West Lothian Leisure website - Golf in Polkemmet)

The Park is open throughout the year and admission is free. The Visitor Centre is closed on the 25 December and 26 December and 1 and 2 January.

3 Star Visitor Attraction - new

Accessibility Guide

Awards and Recognition

Polkemmet Country Park has been recognised as a great place to visit through receiving Visit Scotland 3 star Visitor Attraction award.

Customer Satisfaction and Feedback Survey
Please help us to improve our service to you by completing our survey - Parks & Woodland Customer Evaluation (opens new window)

Within the Country Park

  • The Scottish Owl Centre, which opened on the 31 March 2012, is a very popular attraction. The Scottish Owl Centre has relocated from Campbeltown in Argyll to here in West Lothian - for further information go to Scottish Owl Centre (opens new window) .
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Driving Range
15 Bay Floodlit Driving Range.
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Golf
Challenging Par 37, 9 hole golf course.
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Park Activities
Adventure Play Area, Walking, Cycling and more.
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How to Find Us
Polkemmet location and parking
Friends of Polkemmet Country Park
Have you ever wanted to be more involved at Polkemmet Country Park? We have a list of tasks planned for our 'Friends' group, who are passionate about their environment and local green spaces and want to get involved in conservation volunteering and improving your Park.