Our normal opening / drop in times are detailed below. Please call us on +3539827766 or email info@westporthouse.ie to arrange your group visit ANY time of year.
Christmas / New Year 2018
During the Christmas holidays, the house is closed from Christmas Eve (24th) to St. Stephens’ Day (26th) inclusive but opens daily from the 27th to January 6th from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The house is beautifully decorated and well worth the visit! The vintage carousel will operate daily during this time also and the grounds will be open for walks from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Westport House (Historic House) Opening Times
Please note that the Pirate Adventure Park opening times differ to the historic house and they are available below (please scroll down).
| Month | Times |
|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Open daily from January 1st to 6th from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Closed for the rest of the month. |
| Feb 2019 | Open weekends from 10:00am to 4:00pm |
| Mar 2019 | Open daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm. |
| Apr 2019 | Open daily in April from 10:00am to 4:00pm except for Easter midterm break. Extended hours for Easter Midterm Break: April 12th- 26th from 10:00am to 6:00pm. |
| May 2019 | Open daily from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Extended hours: May 3rd - 5th from 10:00am to 6:00pm for May Bank Holiday weekend. |
| June 2019 | Open daily in June from 10:00am - 6:00pm. |
| July 2019 | Open daily from 10:00am – 6:00pm. |
| Aug 2019 | Open daily from 10:00am – 6:00pm. |
| Sept 2019 | Open daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm |
| Oct 2019 | Open daily in October from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Extended Hours: For mid-term break and our Halloween Fest Event, open daily from October 26th to October 31st from 10:00am to 6:00pm. |
| Nov 2019 | Westport House is open from November 1st to 3rd from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Open for remaining weekends in November from 10:00am to 4:00pm. On November 28th and 29th, we are open from 10:00am to 6:00pm and decorated for Christmas time for our Winter Wonderland event. Viewing of house per normal. |
| Dec 2019 | Westport House is open at weekends for Winter Wonderland and general visitors. Please visit our Event calendar for details. We re-open after Christmas from December 27th to January 9th 2020 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. |
Pirate Adventure Park Opening Times – includes access to Westport House
| Month | Times |
|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Closed |
| Feb 2019 | Closed |
| Mar 2019 | Closed |
| Apr 2019 | Open Easter Midterm from 13th to the 28th April from 11:00am - 6:00pm Closed for rest of month. |
| May 2019 | Open May Bank Holiday. 3rd to 5th of May inclusive from 11:00am to 6:00pm. Open remaining Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 6:00pm. |
| June 2019 | Closed Monday & Tuesday. Open Wednesday to Friday in June from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Saturdays & Sundays in June from 11:00am to 6:00pm. OPEN DAILY 11:00am - 6:00pm from 29th June. |
| July 2019 | Open daily from 11:00am – 6:00pm. |
| Aug 2019 | Open daily from 11:00am – 6:00pm. |
| Sept 2019 | Open for Sensory Day on September 1st to families with children with Sensory Processing Disorder. Closed for rest of September. |
| Oct 201 | Westport House & Pirate Adventure Park will open from 12pm - 5pm during the school midterm from the 26th of October to the 31st of October inclusive. |
| Nov 2019 | Open from 12pm - 5pm during the school midterm from the 1st to 3rd November inclusive. Closed for the remainder of the month. |
| Dec 2018 | Closed |
Westport House Train Tour Opening Times
| Month | Times |
|---|---|
| Jan | Closed |
| Feb | Closed |
| Mar | Closed |
| Apr | Daily during Easter Midterm from April 13th to 28th at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. |
| May | Closed during May (the train will not run for the May Bank Holiday weekend) |
| June | Saturday & Sunday Only at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. |
| July | Daily as follows: 12:00pm at the Farmyard, 12:15pm at the Quay and 12:45pm at Church Lane/Town Centre Gate 1:00pm at the Farmyard, 1:15pm at the Quay and 1:45pm at Church Lane/Town Centre Gate 2:00pm at the Farmyard, 2:15pm at the Quay and 2:45pm at Church Lane/Town Centre Gate 3:00pm at the Farmyard, 3:15pm at the Quay and 3:45pm at Church Lane/Town Centre Gate 4:00pm at the Farmyard, 4:15pm at the Quay and 4:45pm at Church Lane/Town Centre Gate |
| Aug | Daily as follows: 12:00pm at the Farmyard, 12:15pm at the Quay and 12:45pm at Church Lane/Town Centre Gate 1:00pm at the Farmyard, 1:15pm at the Quay and 1:45pm at Church Lane/Town Centre Gate 2:00pm at the Farmyard, 2:15pm at the Quay and 2:45pm at Church Lane/Town Centre Gate 3:00pm at the Farmyard, 3:15pm at the Quay and 3:45pm at Church Lane/Town Centre Gate 4:00pm at the Farmyard, 4:15pm at the Quay and 4:45pm at Church Lane/Town Centre Gate |
| Sept | Closed |
| Oct | Daily during October Midterm from October 26th to 31st at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Closed for remainder of the month. |
| Nov | Daily during October Midterm from November 1st to 3rd at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Closed for remainder of the month. |
| Dec | The Westport Train Tour runs a shortened festive route during our Winter Wonderland event. |
Adventure Activity Centre
Try out zipwiring and archery on any of the days below! If you have a group and would like to book a visit outside of these times, we would love to welcome you. Please contact info@westporthouse.ie to book your visit.
| Month | Times |
|---|---|
| Jan | Closed |
| Feb | Closed |
| Mar | Closed |
| Apr | Open during Easter midterm 13th to 28th April |
| May | Closed |
| June | Open weekends in June from 11:00am to 6:00pm. |
| July | Open daily from 11:00am – 6:00pm. |
| Aug | Open daily from 11:00am – 6:00pm. |
| Sept | Closed but we will open for group bookings happily. |
| Oct | Closed but we will open for group bookings happily. |
| Nov | Closed but we will open for group bookings happily. |
| Dec | Closed but we will open for group bookings happily. |
Camping and Caravans Opening Times
| Month | Times |
|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Closed |
| Feb 2019 | Closed |
| Mar 2019 | Closed |
| Apr 2019 | Open from April 12th onwards. Campsite reception open from 9.00am to 6.00pm. |
| May 2019 | Open daily. Campsite reception open from 9:00am to 6:00pm |
| June 2019 | Open daily - office open from 9:00am to 6:00pm daily. |
| July 2019 | Open daily - office open from 9:00am to 9:00pm daily. |
| Aug 2019 | Open daily - office open from 9:00am to 9:00pm daily. |
| Sept 2019 | Open daily until September 15th. Office open 9:00am to 6:00pm. Site closes for season from 16th September onward. |
| Oct 2019 | Closed |
| Nov 2019 | Closed |
| Dec 2019 | Closed |
Grounds and Gates
| Month | Times |
|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Open daily 8:00am to 4:00pm |
| Feb 2018 | Open daily 8:00am to 4:00pm **IMPORTANT NOTICE** Westport House Estate will be closed to the public on Sunday, February 3rd from 4:30pm and will re-open on Wednesday, February 6th at 8:00am. Please note that this applies to both vehicular and pedestrian use. We thank you for your cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience caused. |
| Mar 2018 | Open daily 8:00am to 6:00pm |
| Apr 2018 | Open daily 8:00am to 6:00pm |
| May 2018 | Open daily 8:00am to 8:00pm |
| June 2018 | Open daily 8:00am to 8:00pm. Daily guided tour of grounds at 2pm, meet at front steps of house. |
| July 2018 | Open daily 8:00am to 9:00pm Daily guided tour of grounds at 2pm, meet at front steps of house. |
| Aug 2018 | Open daily 8:00am to 9:00pm Daily guided tour of grounds at 2pm, meet at front steps of house. |
| Sept 2018 | Open daily 8:00am to 8:00pm |
| Oct 2018 | Open daily 8:00am to 6:00pm |
| Nov 2018 | Open daily 8:00am to 4:00pm |
| Dec 2017 | Open daily 8:00am to 4:00pm |
Gracy’s Pizzeria and Bistro
| Month | Times |
|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Closed |
| Feb 2018 | Closed |
| Mar 2018 | Open daily March 24th to 31st from 11:00am to 6:00pm |
| Apr 2018 | Open daily April 1st to 8th from 11:00am to 6:00pm. |
| May 2018 | Open Friday, Saturday and Sundays from 11:00am to 9:00pm. |
| June 2018 | Serving food Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00am to 9:00pm. |
| July 2018 | Serving food daily from 11:00am to 9:00pm |
| Aug 2018 | Serving food daily from 11:00am – 9:00pm. |
| Sept 2018 | Serving food daily until September 11th from 11:00am to 6:00pm. |
| Oct 2018 | Closed aside from mid-term break. |
| Nov 2018 | Closed. |
| Dec 2017 | Open weekends. |