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Westport House & Pirate Adventure Park

off N59 south of Westport turn-off, Westport, Ireland
353 98 27766
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Westport House & Gardens
brill
pirates queen
flume ride
34 visitor photos
Ranked #3 of 11 attractions in Westport
4.0 of 5 stars 66 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks, Historic Sites
Owner description: Westport House and Pirate Adventure Park has welcomed over 4 million visitors with its range of heritage, family-fun, camping and adventure activity...... more » Owner description: Westport House and Pirate Adventure Park has welcomed over 4 million visitors with its range of heritage, family-fun, camping and adventure activity offerings. From small beginnings of 2,700 visitors in 1960, it has become one of Ireland’s best loved attractions and was recently voted one of the Best Family Visitor Attractions in Ireland by Primary Times magazine. One of those rare attractions, it appeals to everyone in the family with its extraordinary mixture of-- history and heritage in this 18th century historic house with 4 permanent exhibitions, over 30 rooms open to the public, guided and self-guide tours, tea rooms and gift shops-- the fun of the Pirate Adventure Park – a primarily outdoor amusement park best suited to the under 12’s which features water and swinging ship rides, train, swan Pedaloe boats, slides, playgrounds, pitch & putt and in-door soft play area-- exhilaration with the adventure activities such as zorbing, archery and water sports-- child-friendly fun in its varied events calendar with our Fireworks Extravaganza, Halloween Fest and Winter Wonderland being highlights-- the family-friendly Caravan & Camping Park in the gorgeous park and woodland setting with excellent amenities. Owned and operated by the Browne Family, who have been onsite for over 300 years and can trace their roots back to Grace O’Malley, the Pirate Queen of Connaught, Westport House provides a full days fun – and more to any visitor to the West. The jewel in the crown of the West, you cannot visit Mayo without stopping in. We look forward to welcoming you. « less
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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robert m
ballymena
2 reviews
“westport house”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 NEW

unfortunately the house was closed when we visited but the grounds were lovely More

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holidaylover41
London
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16 reviews
1 helpful vote
“boring”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

just really really bad and awful boring ill never go to westport again although castlebar was excellent ill go to Castlebar City next time More

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Sligo, Ireland
Top Contributor
122 reviews
35 helpful votes
“Wonderful family day out!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Westport House just gets better and better. The staff are friendly and great with kids. It's a great place to go for a family day out, with so much to do and see and the grown ups can visit Westport House which is magnificent More

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Granuaile2009, Director of Sales at Westport House & Pirate Adventure Park, responded to this review
26 January 2012

Dear Inscribe - thanks so much for your lovely feedback. It does our heart good to hear that our visitors enjoy themselves. And that you found the staff helpful :) Happy new year to you and yours - Best wishes - Biddy Hughes, Director of Sales & Marketing, Westport House More

Fredbetty
Mayo, Ireland
Contributor
11 reviews
2 helpful votes
“Great Family Day Out”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Lovely Day out for young and old from exploring the grounds, to train rides & the beauty of the house itself More

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Granuaile2009, Director of Sales at Westport House & Pirate Adventure Park, responded to this review
26 January 2012

Hi FredBetty - Thanks so much for your review and indeed, for coming to see us! We're delighted thta your whole family enjoyed the visit...you hit the nail on the head, there really is something for everyone here from grand parents to tots! I hope you'll come back to see us!! all the best- Biddy Hughes, Director of Sales &... More

sashaMeathIreland
Trim, Ireland
Contributor
12 reviews
10 helpful votes
“great place to go.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

After a disapointing trip to westport house in 2010 we decided to return in july 2011. I had issues with them after our last trip over being unable to gain entry due to having a small baby in the buggy... this time we went to reception to purchase tickets and i had being in touch with the manager earlier in... More

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Granuaile2009, Director of Sales at Westport House & Pirate Adventure Park, responded to this review
26 January 2012

SashaMeathIreland - Wow, well you have truly warmed the cockles of our heart today! Thank you so much for coming back to see us and giving us another chance. And well done to all our team for making your visit! I'm delighted to hear that you had the kind of experience that we want for all of our guests. I... More

tRvlChic7
Shannon, Ireland
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
9 helpful votes
“fun day for the family”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

the house itself is interesting for adults. the kids will love the activities around the grounds, there are swan peddle boats on the river, and big slides, a train ride and lots more. plan to spend the day there, and get your money's worth! More

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Granuaile2009, Director of Sales at Westport House & Pirate Adventure Park, responded to this review
26 January 2012

Dear TrvlChic7 - Thanks so much for coming to see us and for writing up your review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit - and yes, your advice is right on: there is tons to do here so its best for guests to plan to spend the whole day with us for really good value... More

claireseyb
Dublin, Ireland
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
3 helpful votes
“lovely family day out”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

house is historically interesting, the boating on the lake is good fun, the grounds are very well kept More

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Granuaile2009, Director of Sales at Westport House & Pirate Adventure Park, responded to this review
26 January 2012

ClaireSeyB - Thanks so much for coming to see us and posting about it, we are very pleased that you all had a lovely family day out. It is very kind of you to notice the hard work of all of our gardeners and maintenance teams - we will be sure to tell them about your feedback! And we're delighted... More

claire026
Cavan, Ireland
Reviewer
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Winter Wonderland”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

We visited Winter Wonderland at Wesport house and it was excellent. Santa's grotto was probably the best I've seen - the children visit Santa in groups, sitting around him in a beautifully decorated room and he takes time to speak to each child by name and chat to them (using information supplied by the adults on booking) - then each... More

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Granuaile2009, Director of Sales at Westport House & Pirate Adventure Park, responded to this review
26 January 2012

Dear Claire026 - Thanks so much for coming to Winter Wonderland and taking the time to share your thoughts. It sounds like you had just the kind of visit we wish for all our guests - we are all thrilled you enjoyed the experience in the House. Christmas is such a special time of year for families and we love... More

Martina123456
Roscommon, Ireland
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
“We went in December 11, for Santa the Elves and Mrss Claus”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We went to see Santa on 4th December. It was so disappointing, There was no Chrismas music on at all only Cd's with songs for the benefit of the staff not CHristmas, I said it to my Husband loudly so they would hear and they changed the music then, this was when we were waiting to see Santa, when we... More

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Granuaile2009, Director of Sales at Westport House & Pirate Adventure Park, responded to this review
26 January 2012

Dear Martina123456 - Thanks so much for coming to see us at Winter Wonderland and for taking the time to share your feedback. But oh dear, oh dear, we're so very sorry to hear that you didn't have the kind of festive fun that we work hard to provide to each visitor to our Christmas Experience. I'm disappointed and surprised... More

Con_Keppel
Dublin, Ireland
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
6 helpful votes
“Xmas Mansion”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

Such a beautiful mansion. Weather was bad so didn't get to do boating or zorbing but there's so much to see inside the mansion itself. Loved it. They have an Xmas decorated special all around the house at the moment. Well worth a view More

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Granuaile2009, Director of Sales at Westport House & Pirate Adventure Park, responded to this review
26 January 2012

Dear Con_Keppel - Thanks so much for coming to see us and for writing about it, we genuinely appreciate it. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the House in all is Christmas finery - we are very proud of how lovely it looks so it does our heart good to hear that you likewise enjoyed! You'll have to come... More

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