Westport House, Gardens & Pirate Park
| County: | Co. Mayo |
| Tel: | 098-27766 |
| Fax: | 098-25206 |
| Email: | info@westporthouse.ie |
Westport House is the West of Ireland’s most significant historical home and premier visitor experience. Built in 1730 - on the ruins of one of legendary Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley’s 16th Century castles - and complete with original antiques, dungeons, wax work displays and two comprehensive educational exhibitons - it is home to her direct descendants: The 11th Marquess of Sligo and his family. Stunning scenery, architectural magnificence, beautifully manicured gardens and a Pirate Adventure Park combine with a remarkbale history - that encompasses Ireland’s notorious Pirate Queen, rebellions, slavery and famine - to provide a memorable, fun and educational experience for all age groups. Westport House, Gardens & Pirate Adventure Park are situated on the shores of Clew Bay adjacent to the heritage town of Westport and Ireland’s holy mountain Croagh Patrick; just a 30 minute drive from Connemara and just over an hour away from Galway.
General Information
| Address: | Westport Co Mayo |
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| Telephone; | 098-27766 |
| Fax: | 098-25206 |
| Email: | info@westporthouse.ie |
| Website: | http://www.westporthouse.ie |
| Location: | Westport, Co.Mayo |
| Season: | April - October |
| Open Times: | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Tours: | By appointment outside season |
| Booking Contact: | info@westporthouse.ie |
| Manager: | Margaret Sweeney |
| Average Visit Length: | 1 -3 hours |
| Audio Visual: | Yes. Duration 30 mintues. Pirate Queen Grace O’ Malley and Howe Peter ‘Champion of the Slaves’ |
| Exhibition: | Yes, Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley, Howe Peter ‘Champion of the Slaves’ and Waxwork displays, West of Ireland’s writers, artisits and muscians |
| Restaurant: | Old kitchen tea rooms at the House. Grace’s Bar and Cafe at the Old Farmyard. |
| Picnic Area: | Yes |
| Shop: | Yes |
| Information Guide: | Yes, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
Entrance Fees
Westport House & Gardens
Adult €12.00
Child €6.50
OAP €7.50
Student €9.00
Garden Only €5.00
Group 10+ €6.50
Group 20+ €6.00
Westport House, Gardens & Pirate Adventure Park
Adult €21.00
Child €16.50
OAP €12.00
Student €18.00
Family €75.00 (2A+2Cto4C)
Group 15+
Adult €15
Child €12
Schools
As well as the House and Gardens there are a wide variety of other Attractions and Facilities that will appeal to children and adults alike, such as: Log Flume, Train Ride, Jungle World, Slippery Dip, Childrens' Playground, Pirate Ship Adventure Ride. Grace O'Malley - Ireland's Pirate Queen. Various stages of the political, social, economic evolution of the island of Ireland are represented at Westport House. Booking Contact: info(at)westporthouse.ie
Special Events
Westport House is an ideal venue for all sorts of Special Occasions, Parties and Functions as well as being a truly unique setting for Business Conferences, Meetings or Corporate Events. Designed by the famous Architects Richard Cassels and James Wyatt, Westport House has many architecturally stunning rooms but those used as Corporate Venues or Party Venues are by far the most exquisite. Booking Contact: info(at)westporthouse.ie
Camping & Caravan
Open 3 May - 7 September our Parkland Caravan and Camping Park is situated within the Westport House Country Park - one of the most beautiful Country Parks in Ireland. As well as the many attractions on offer at Westport House and Gardens (check for opening days and times of attractions) our Caravan & Camping Park is within easy driving distance of an 18 hole Golf Course, deep sea angling in Clew Bay, beaches, salmon and sea trout fishing, pony trekking, sailing, mountain climbing, cinema, bowling alley and several leisure centres, each having their own swimming pool, sauna etc which are open to the public
For more information contact info(at)westporthouse.ie
