See & Do

 

Things to do in Wexford with families in County Wexford this winter

 

Wexford is one of Ireland's top 3 places that visitors to the Emerald Isle most often take a break in during the winter months. Explore the abundance of fun and fantastic family-friendly things you can get up to when you visit our corner of Ireland's Ancient East as you keep discovering Ireland. Explore one of many beaches along our 250km coastline or to find the best spots for adventurous water activities like surfing, kitesurfing or kayaking. Are you brave enough? 

 

Take a peaceful walk around one of Wexford's many beautiful gardens, discover iconic locations like our famous Hook Lighthouse, Wells House, Dunbrody Abbey and Enniscorthy Castle among County Wexford's top-class attractions based on history. Enjoy festivals, events and experiences that take place across County Wexford during the autumn months with live music and comedy, to family, crafting and workshops and other events taking place across the county this winter.

 

Come and enjoy Wexford's see and do this winter with spectacular experiences on every corner

 

Start your adventure here.

Book your winter break at VisitWexford.ie

Young Adventure Camp at the IOAC

Mon 1st July - Fri 23rd August
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Become a young adventurer at the IOAC this summer. Kids camp suitable from 4-7 years. The camp will be running Monday – Friday 10am – 12md, starting on Monday 1st July 2024 – Friday 23rd August 2024.  Join and meet new friends and enjoy fun and games with arts and craft and lots of team […]

Easter Camp at the IOAC

Mon 1st April - Fri 5th April
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Join our Adventure Camp this Easter. Easter camp starting Monday 1st April – Friday 5th April 2024. Suitable from 8 years upwards. The Easter camp will complete all of the activities on the campus during the week, from Raft building, Kayaking, Crate stacking and so much more. Make new friends and enjoy a very special […]

Rosslare Harbour Festival 2024

Fri 14th June - Sun 16th June
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Fun Events for everyone. Music in the local pubs and in the Memorial Garden. Talks on Maritime History or our Cultural and Heritage  connection with Normandy in France. Childrens events such as crab fishing and sand castle building. A charity walk will also be held.  Wexford Sailing Cots Race in Rosslare Harbour Bay.

Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food Festival

Fri 3rd May - Sun 5th May
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Prepare to be blown away during the May Bank Holiday Weekend 2024! As County Wexford prepares to welcome over 700k during the usual festival weekend in August, the Rockin’ Food Festival will now take place over the May Bank Holiday Weekend.  Expect all your usual favourites and get ready for an unforgettable experience featuring top […]

Wexford Drama Festival

Fri 22nd March - Fri 29th March
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Wexford Drama Festival celebrates its 60th festival with an exciting line up of plays over eight nights in the Jerome Hynes Theatre. With an entertaining mixture of comedy, drama, tragedy and farce, there’s something for everyone. Adjudicator: Mr Martin Maguire Friday 22 March Kilmuckridge Drama Group “I Do Not Like Thee Dr Fell” by Bernard […]

Classic Car Show At Wells House and Gardens

Sun 16th June - Sun 16th June
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Be sure to save the date for the 2024 Annual Classic Car Show at Wells House and Gardens! The event will take place on June 16th & is the perfect day to celebrate Father’s Day with the whole family. Indulge in the beauty of meticulously restored cars and engage with passionate car owners sharing their […]

Easter Weekend At Wells House and Gardens

Sat 30th March - Mon 1st April
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We have a cracking Easter Weekend planned at Wells House and Gardens! Throughout the weekend you can enjoy our Fairytale Fun & Tride Rides in the Arboretum and meet some of your children’s favourite characters from stories, nursery rhymes and films and then enjoy a train ride! On Easter Sunday there will be small animal […]

Easter Egg Hunt

Fri 29th March - Sat 30th March
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The annual Easter egg hunt at the Irish National Heritage Park Easter time and our annual Easter egg hunt is back! Friday the 29th and Saturday the 30th of March. Come along and have fun following the clues bring your answers back and receive a yummy Easter egg. Easter Egg tickets include full access to […]

Clohamon Vintage-Heritage Weekend. Y21D8P9

Sat 13th July - Sun 14th July
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Heritage Weekend  Saturday evening we have story telling by local story tellers beside the old bog cottage. This is a working cottage, With open  fire. We cook stew outdoors in the skillet pots. Sunday we have the cottage working cooking Bacon and cabbage and Wexford spuds. Vintage machinery and tools on display. Traders selling there […]

Nolan’s Forge

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Foundry Lane, Bunclody, Y21 H6HP Nolan’s Forge is a restored traditional heritage forge. The forge was operated by the Nolan whom offered a wide range of blacksmithing and farriery services for 7 generations in the 19th & 20th centuries. The forge is open by appointment. A number of events including heritage days and blacksmithing classes […]

The Creative Hub – Artist Studios

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The Creative hub – Monday – Saturday // 10am – 5:30pm The Creative Hub is home to over 30 artists and craft makers based in Wexford County.   It comprises a mixture of working studios, exhibition, retail and workshop space for the creative sector, as well as being a focus point for artists to meet […]

South East Greenway

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Phase 1 of the South East Greenway is now open to the public. The 6km New Ross to Glenmore stretch – with picturesque views of the Pink Rock area and the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge   Phase 1 of the South East Greenway is the first part to be opened of the 24km of the […]