Westport
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Westport is situated on the shores of Clew Bay, in the shadow of
Croagh Patrick and is one of the few planned towns in the country. It
is an estate town, built to the plan of James Wyatt, the well known
architect of the Georgian period. One of its outstanding features is
the elegant tree-lined boulevard, known as The Mall. Westport was
overall winner of the 2001 National Tidy Towns Award. Guided Walks
of this historic town are conducted twice weekly, during the summer
months. The history of the development of Westport, from the time it
was an O’Malley stronghold in the 16th century, to the present day,
is brought alive in the Clew Bay Heritage Centre, located at Westport
Quay.

CATEGORY: Estate Town

HERITAGE CENTRE: Clew Bay Heritage Centre
ADDRESS: The Quay, Westport, Co. Mayo
TEL: 098-26852
FAX: 098-26852
EMAIL: westportheritage@eircom.net
WEBSITE: www.museumsofmayo.com

LOCATION: The Quay, Westport

SEASON: April to October

OPENING TIMES:
Apr, May & Oct: Mon-Fri: 10.00-14.00
Jun-Sept: Mon-Fri: 10.00-17.00 Sun: 15.00-17.00

CONTACT: Bronach Joyce, Manager

EDUCATION PACK: Heritage Centre Quiz Ages: Under 10, 10-12, Over 12

COACH PARKING: Yes, capacity for 3

ENTRANCE FEES: Adult: €3.00 / OAP/Student: €2.00 Child: Free (accompanied by adult)

TOWN AMENITIES

ANGLING: Coarse angling, salmon and trout

BEACH: 3 Blue Flag beaches close to town

BIRD WATCHING: Yes

CYCLING: Yes

GARDENS: Westport House Country Estate

GOLF: 18 hole championship course and 9 hole course

GUIDED TOURS: Max No: 30, Duration: 11/2-2 hours
Languages: English. Twice weekly, Jul & Aug.

HORSE RIDING: 2 Horse Riding facilities available

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING: Croagh Patrick (2510ft)

OTHER ATTRACTIONS: Westport House and Country Park; Clew Bay
Archaeological Trail - a self-guiding tour of 21 archaeological sites, starting at the Heritage
Centre, new 3 screen cinema.

WALKING: 7 signposted walking trails

SWIMMING: Public 25m swimming pool and leisure park. Four swimming pools attached to hotels in
the town