Mizen Head Signal Station
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The Mizen Head Visitor Centre at Irish Lights Signal Station located at
Ireland’s most south-westerly point! The Mizen Experience, The 99 steps,
The Arched Bridge, spectacular coastal views, displays and exhibits in the
Keepers’ old quarters.
The Mizen Head Visitor Centre has been developed near the car park with
ticket office, toilets, exhibits and displays on the themes of Safety at Sea,
Modern Navigational Aids Simulator,The Fastnet Rock Lighthouse and an
Automatic Weather Station feeding data into Met Eireann. Mizen Café with
exhibit is about the Irish Lights. This is an exhilarating, authentic
experience. In any weather The Mizen is spellbinding.
Awards: 1996 Ford Ireland Environmental Award; 1999 Regional Winner
AIB Better Ireland Award and National Winner AIB/Irish Farmers’ Journal
Rural Tourism Award.

ADDRESS: Goleen, West Cork, Co. Cork
TEL: 028-35115 / 35225
FAX: 028-35422
EMAIL: info@mizenhead.net
WEBSITE: www.mizenhead.net / www.mizenhead.ie

LOCATION: 28 miles from Bantry on R591 and 25 miles
from Skibbereen. Goleen 5 miles.

SEASON: All Year

OPENING TIMES:
Mid Mar-May & Oct: Daily: 10.30-17.00 Jun-Sept: Daily: 10.00-18.00 Nov-Mid Mar: Sat & Sun: 11.00-16.00

GROUP BOOKINGS NECESSARY: Yes

BOOKING CONTACT: Stephen O’Sullivan

MANAGER: Stephen O’Sullivan

EDUCATION OFFICER: Stephen O’Sullivan

AVERAGE VISIT LENGTH: 1 hour

ENTRANCE FEES: Adult: €6.00 / Student/OAP: €4.50 Child (5-12): €3.50, Child (U5): Free
Family: €18.00 (2A + 3C), Groups: Less 10%

GUIDED TOURS: Optional. Max No: 10, Duration: 30 minutes Languages: English (some French and
German)

AUDIO VISUAL: Seating: 20, Duration: varies Languages: English

EXHIBITION: Keepers Quarters: memorabilia, maps, photos. Watch House: Safety at sea, navigational aids simulator, weather, the Fastnet Rock Lighthouse, Irish Lights. Languages: English

RESTAURANT: Yes

PICNIC AREA: Yes

SHOP: Yes, shop@theMizen

INFORMATION GUIDE: English, French & German

COACH PARKING: Yes

CAR PARKING: Yes

DISABLED ACCESS/TOILET: Yes