Westport
Westport House
Westport, Co. Mayo
A visit to Mayo wouldn't be complete without a guided tour of the historic Westport House. Enjoy a world of stories from the incredible history of the house itself to tales of kings, queens and pirates, slave emancipators, beautiful art to 3,000-year-old Greek sarcophagi. Learn of incredible history and be amazed at the endless connections Westport House has with the world, over its hundreds of years of existence. Visit WestportHouse.ie.
Pirate Adventure Park
Westport, Co. Mayo
Located on 400-acres of woodlands and trails and overlooking Clew Bay, Westport Estate has over 30 years of experience in offering award-winning family fun. From rides and slides to boats and trains, games of Frisbee or FootGolf, indoor soft play or braving the waters with a spin in our famous Swan Pedalos. As well as The Pirate Adventure Park, Westport Estate offers a range of amenities for children of all ages.
Clew Bay Heritage Centre
Westport Quay, Co. Mayo
Located on the quays in Westport visitors to the centre are offered a guided walk-through of the museum. Using a scale model of Westport the guides also conduct a tour of the town and the wider Clew Bay area. The centre offers a genealogical research service and guided walks of Westport town can be booked for groups of 6 and over. Open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am - 2pm. Admission €4. Visit WestportHeritage.com or phone 087 6890711.
The Irish Soda Bread Way
Westport, Co. Mayo
Carmel and Mary’s hands-on traditional Irish Soda Bread baking experience in the West Bar & Restaurant in Westport is authentic and lots of fun and gives visitors an entertaining insight into Irish food culture and way of life. This 2-hour experience begins every Tuesday morning at 10am during May and from June to October its every Tuesday and Thursday morning. €40 per person (€20 for those aged 8-16 years). Visit IrishSodaBreadWay.com or phone 087 1336741.
Nearby Attractions
Summer SUP
Old Head, Louisburgh. Co. Mayo
Summer SUP offer stand-up paddleboarding experiences and kayaking on Old Head beach, Louisburgh right through to October. Old Head beach is safe and idyllic with Croagh Patrick as an impressive backdrop. Muirti and his team will ensure you have a great on-the-water experience. Visit SummerSUP.ie or phone 086 2597688.
Surf Mayo Surf School
Carrowniskey, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo
Surf Mayo is one of the very first surf schools established in Mayo. Locally owned, it is run by Elvis and Charles, passionate surfers with 20+ years of experience surfing all over the West Coast of Ireland. Located on Carrowniskey Strand near Louisburgh, a vast expanse of smooth sand and great waves, this is one of the best surfing locations in the county. Open daily and prices vary from €15 - €30. Visit SurfMayo.com or phone 087 7786821.
Glen Keen Farm
Louisburgh, Co. Mayo
The ultimate Mayo sheep herding experience with friendly Border Collies at Glen Keen Farm. Contact Catherine for details on more award-winning group experiences. €12 per person min. 10 guests. Visit GlenKeenFarm.com or phone 087 6167396.
The Lost Valley
Silver Strand, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo
The Bourke family conduct this incredible guided tour highlighting the unique natural and cultural heritage of this majestic valley. Its woodlands, lakes, waterfalls, pristine sandy beaches and spectacular views of Killary Fjord, combine with its deserted famine village to provide a unique window into the west of Ireland as it used to be. Tours daily but pre-booking is essential. Price: €25 per adult. Duration: 3 hours. Visit TheLostValley.ie or phone 085 1139977.
Contact
Address
The Moy Hotel,
Main Street,
Foxford,
Co. Mayo,
F26 X2V4
Phone
+353 94 900 5360
