Construction begins on new adventure park at Westport House
CONSTRUCTION has officially started on a highly anticipated new adventure park at Westport House, one of Ireland’s premier tourist attractions.
Nestled within 400 acres of pristine Irish beauty, Westport House, a historic home spanning three centuries, is set to introduce an exciting new destination for thrill-seekers and families alike.
The adventure park, situated in the estate’s quarry area, will showcase an array of thrilling new attractions, including Ireland’s largest net park, a mesmerising double-sided see- through climbing wall, thrilling zip lines spanning the quarry’s heights, gravity-defying giant swings, and an adrenaline-pumping stainless steel slide with camel humps, curves, and corkscrews. And there are more surprises yet to be revealed.
Scheduled to open in March 2024, the new adventure park promises visitors an unforgettable and invigorating outdoor experience like no other.
As the first year-round attraction at Westport House, it will offer thrills to guests throughout the year catering from days out to birthday parties.
Sustainability is at the forefront of the park’s design, with eco-friendliness and environmental awareness playing a central role in the development of the attraction.
The park is part of an ambitious €75 million masterplan which will transform the entire 433- acre estate into a world-class tourism destination, benefiting the region as a whole.
This ground-breaking event marked a momentous occasion as the Hughes family celebrated the beginning of this exciting new adventure park, which will be here for generations to come.
Speaking at the sod-turning ceremony, director of Westport Estate, Owen Hughes, said: “Today marks an exciting milestone at Westport House. As we turn the first sod here in the quarry, we are proud to be developing one of the best outdoor adventure parks in Ireland.
“This adventure park is part of our plan to transform Westport House into a world-class tourist destination, guided by our values of sustainability, biodiversity, conservation, and fun.”