Mizen Head Signal Station
| County: | Co. Cork |
| Tel: | 028-35115 / 35225 |
| Fax: | 028-35422 |
| Email: | info@mizenhead.ie |
The Mizen Head Visitor Centre at Irish Lights Signal Station is 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, an Automatic Weather Station and Geology displays. 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.
General Information
| Address: | Goleen, West Cork, Co. Cork |
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| Telephone; | 028-35115 / 35225 |
| Fax: | 028-35422 |
| Email: | info@mizenhead.ie |
| Website: | http://www.mizenhead.ie |
| Location: | 28 miles from Bantry on R591 and 25 miles from Skibbereen. Goleen 5 miles |
| Season: | All Year |
| Open Times: | Mar-May & Oct: Daily: 10.30-17.00 / Jun-Sept: 10.00-18.00 / Nov-Mar: Sat & Sun:11.00-16.00 |
| Tours: | Self Guiding |
| Booking Contact: | Stephen O'Sullivan |
| Manager: | Stephen O’Sullivan |
| Average Visit Length: | 1 - 1.5 hours |
| 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% |
| Audio Visual: | Seating: 40/50, Duration: varies Languages: English |
| Exhibition: | Keepers Quarters: memorabilia, maps, photos. Watch House: Safety at sea |
| Restaurant: | Yes, Mizen Café |
| Picnic Area: | Yes |
| Shop: | Maritime, Souvenirs, Toys, Books, Cards, Art Gallery |
| Information Guide: | English, French & German |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
Conference & Incentive
An exhilarating authentic experience at Mizen Head Signal Station, Ireland's most south-westerly point The Mizen never disappoints its visitors. With the high cliffs, the 99 steps, the Arched Bridge and the Atlantic Ocean pounding in, whether the sun shines, there is a gale or fog, it is always spellbinding! Ideal venue for seminars or group visits with catering, classroom and video conferencing facilities. Nature, history, geology, lighthouses, radio, ornithology, botany, navigational aids, communications - there are so many themes to follow. Also available are Mizen courses in Spring/Autumn 2009: Shortbreaks a little out of the ordinary
Email: info(at)mizenhead.ie or call 028-35225 for further details
