We would argue that Mayo is magic at the best of times. But this December, we are really pulling out all the festive stops. You are invited to visit us in Westport and Castlebar this December for a weekend full of holly jolly magic and yuletide cheer.
- Pack up the kids and head to Westport House’s Winter Wonderland to meet Santa. With story-telling, face painting, crafting, treats, a visit with dear old Santa Claus and the Santa Express Train across the Estate, Winter Wonderland at Westport House is an authentic, old fashioned Christmas experience for all the family to share. Open November 24th to December 23rd.
- Stay exactly where you are on the Westport House Estate and head over to the farmyard to a 5pm or 7:30pm Classic Drive In Movie showing. Take your pick of family movies such as Elf, Home Alone, E.T., Frozen or Willie Wonka. Grab your gal pals for Grease and Dirty Dancing. Or round up the boys for Jaws or Top Gun. And its action from November 30th to December 30th.
- Get your skates on and go ice-skating on Connaught’s largest ice rink this Christmas, in Castlebar. The ice rink will be located in the beautiful setting of The Mall and will run from November 30th to January 6th.
- Shop til you drop in Castlebar – a shopper’s heaven, with dozens of great, local family-run shops as well as the big high street names – such as Argos, TK Maxx, Homestore & More, Next, Shaw’s, Harvey Norman and more – all within close proximity of each other.
- Stay over in one of our preferred four star hotels – make a weekend of it and book in to fabulous Hotel Westport on the Westport House Estate or in Castlebar’s beautiful Breaffy House Resort. Or what the heck, why not book a night in each?
“Mayo truly is the place to be in December – to celebrate a holly jolly family day out with Mayo on Ice, Winter Wonderland and the Classic Drive in Movies all on our doorstep.” said Owen Hughes, Director of Hotel Westport and Westport House.
“Families that come to our home-grown events will create festive memories to treasure for many years to come. We are delighted to work with our colleagues in Castlebar this Christmas for the greater good of Mayo and hope that it will encourage a few more visitors to our lovely county to spend a few bob in our shops and restaurants and consider staying overnight in our hotels.”
Learn more about the Magic of Mayo this Christmas by clicking on the links below: