Ceide Fields Visitor Centre And Site

The amazing geology, archaeology, botany and wildlife of this region of north Mayo, is interpreted for us at The Céide Fields Visitors Centre, with the aid of an audio-visual presentation and exhibitions. The Centre, a part limestone, part peat clad pyramid shaped building, with a glazed lantern apex, was opened on 28 May, 1993, by the Office of Public Works. It was joint winner of the inaugural Irish building of the Year Award organised by The Sunday Times with the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI). Céide Fields contain a 1,500 hectare archaeological site of stone walls, field systems, enclosures and tombs, dating from about 5,000 years ago, which have been preserved beneath the bog. It is the most extensive Stone Age site in the world. The wild flora of the bog is of international importance and is bounded by some of the most spectacular rock formations and cliffs in Ireland.

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Directions: Located on R314, 8 km ( 5 miles ) west of Ballycastle, and 8 km ( 5 miles ) east of Belderrig.

Catering facilities: Tea rooms and light lunches

Recommended Clothing: As much of the tour is outdoors, visitors are advised to wear weather protective clothing and shoes suitable for walking over uneven terrain.

Guided Tours available: Yes, of a section of the Céide Fields.

Disabled Access: Yes, to ground floor of Centre and to tearooms. Special parking may be arranged by prior arrangment.

Audio Visual Presentation: Yes and exhibitions and houses displays in English and Irish. ( script of exhibition available in Dutch, French, German, Italian and Spanish )

Opening Times: 10.00 - 17.00 ( mid March - May and October - November ) 10.00 - 18.00 ( June, July, August and September )

Admission Costs: Adult: €4. Group / senior citizen: €3. Child / student: €2. Family: €10.

Opening Months: Mid March - 14th October. Opening again for week 24th-30th October, 2009.