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Coordinates: 53°48′22″N 9°32′15″W / 53.80619°N 9.53751°W / 53.80619; -9.53751
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Westport Adventure Park is a small activity park and tourist attraction located beside Westport House in Westport, Ireland.[1][2] The activity park opened in 2024 on the site of the former Pirate Adventure Park.[1] The previous Pirate Adventure Park permanently closed in September 2023.[3] The new adventure park cost 5 million Euros to develop and was opened by Irish Minister Alan Dillon.[4]

Current Activities

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  • Giant Swing[1]
  • Zip Lines[5]
  • Multi-wall climbing zone[5]

Old Pirate Adventure Park

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Pirate Adventure Park was home to the first flume ride in Ireland (Pirates Plunge). The Park was Pirate themed due to Wesport House's association with Grace O'Malley. The Park was developed by The 11th Marquess of Sligo on the grounds of Westport House. The Pirate Park closed in 2023 after some 50 years of operation.[6]

Former Rides and Activities

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  • Pirates Plunge - Flume Ride
  • The Pirate Ship
  • Pirates Den (Indoor soft play area)
  • Treasure Island Express
  • Pitch n'Putt
  • The White Swan (pedal boats)
  • Tennis

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Westport Adventure Park: Taking a giant leap of faith into a new experience". Irish Examiner. 17 August 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  2. ^ Ryan, Emma (14 May 2024). "New adventure park unveiled at Westport House welcomed as County Mayo's newest tourist attraction". Irish Independent. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  3. ^ "Last season of Pirate Adventure Park". Mayo Live. 5 April 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  4. ^ "Minister Dillon officially opens new €5m. Westport Adventure Park". Connaught Telegraph. 1 June 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Plans for exciting new adventure park at Westport House". Connaught Telegraph. 4 April 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  6. ^ Michael, Gallagher (1 September 2023). "Celebrations to mark end of Westport House Adventure Park after nearly 50 years". Mayo Live. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
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53°48′22″N 9°32′15″W / 53.80619°N 9.53751°W / 53.80619; -9.53751


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