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Wexford Tourist Attractions
County Wexford is home to some of the top points of interest in Ireland.
Begin an unforgettable journey through Ireland’s past with a visit to some of the top Wexford tourist attractions. Vividly discover the 1798 Rebellion, immerse yourself in the stories of the Great Irish Famine, step into Ireland’s most haunted house and visit one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world.
With something for everyone to enjoy, don’t miss out on experiencing the best places to visit in Wexford and explore the tourist attractions Wexford has to offer.
Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens
See & Do, Gardens, Heritage and Culture, Wexford Attractions, Wexford Garden Trails, Wexford Heritage Trail
Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens has a long and colourful story stretching over 800 years The 3 in 1 attraction has a range of activities for all ages. Enjoy a guided tour of the restored 19th-century Castle and unique servants’ tunnel – the longest domestic servants’ tunnel in Ireland. Take a look at the […]
Kilmokea Gardens
See & Do, Cafes & Delis, Gardens, Heritage and Culture, Restaurants in Wexford, Wexford Attractions, Wexford Garden Trails, Wexford Heritage Trail, Wexford Trails
A beautiful Heritage Garden of seven acres As well as being a beautiful Heritage Garden of seven acres, Kilmokea is one of the most historic sites in the South East, and a small Viking settlement and a Norman Motte & Baily and a wooden boat telling the story of Cessair, daughter of Noah, & her […]
Hook Lighthouse
See & Do, Wexford Attractions, Wexford Heritage Trail
Hook Lighthouse – The oldest original operating lighthouse in the World. Enjoy a tour of Hook Lighthouse, one of the most popular visitor attractions on Ireland’s Ancient East. Loved by visitors year round this 800 year old lighthouse has many accolades, chief amongst them; it is the oldest original operating lighthouse in the […]
The Irish National Heritage Park
See & Do, Wexford Attractions, Wexford Heritage Trail
Located on the banks of the picturesque River Slaney, ‘The Irish National Heritage Park’ truly is the cornerstone of ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’. An outdoor museum depicting 9,000 years of re-created Irish History situated within natural forestry & wet woodlands. Take an unforgettable journey through Ireland’s past and experience stories, sights and sounds that shaped […]
Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience
See & Do, Wexford Attractions, Wexford Heritage Trail
Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience & Restaurant New Ross, Co. Wexford Dunbrody Famine Ship, Experience & Restaurant opens its doors again after a 5-month restoration of the historic ship that anchors place in the waters surrounding the establishment in New Ross. The Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience is a spectacular feature of the New Ross quayside. There are […]
Dunbrody Abbey
See & Do, Cafes & Delis, Outdoor & Family Fun, Wexford Attractions, Wexford Heritage Trail
Founded in 1210, Dunbrody Abbey is one of the finest examples of a Cistercian monastery in Ireland. Located in Campile, County Wexford, today the abbey features a visitor centre and small cafe specialising in delicious home-baked goods. Dunbrody Abbey and Visitor Centre in County Wexford are built on the site of one of […]
Enniscorthy Castle
See & Do, Wexford Attractions, Wexford Heritage Trail
Enniscorthy Castle, in the heart of Wexford’s Enniscorthy Town was built in the 13th century and remains an important piece of Irish history today. Restored and updated, the castle is now home to a new visitor experience that showcases the history of the town and its imposing castle. The Castle has been home to Norman […]
Vinegar Hill Battlefield
See & Do, Wexford Attractions, Wexford Heritage Trail
The most famous site of the 1798 Rebellion, its current peace, serenity and spectacular views belies its background as one of the bloodiest battlefields in Irish history. 20,000 men, women and children faced 10,000 members of the Crown forces in a battle that lasted only four hours, but left 1,500 dead in a county distraught. […]
Wexford Alpacas
Activities, Wexford Attractions
We are a family run alpaca farm that run ‘meet and greet’ and ‘picnics with the pacas’ where people can learn all about these endearing animals and get up close for photos and feed them their favourite treats, carrots
Ballyhack Castle
See & Do, Wexford Attractions, Wexford Heritage Trail
**Ballyhack Castle is closed to the public for the duration of 2021** Ballyhack Castle commands an imperious position on a steep-sided valley overlooking Waterford Estuary. It is thought that the Knights Hospitallers of St John, one of the two mighty military orders founded at the time of the Crusades, built this sturdy tower house […]
The Kennedy Homestead
See & Do, Wexford Attractions, Wexford Heritage Trail
The Kennedy Homestead -Telling the ultimate success story of the Irish in America The Kennedy Homestead Visitor Centre celebrates the story of five generations of the Kennedy dynasty. The most famous Irish-American family to leave Ireland during the Irish famine. The unique exhibition travels through time recounting the fascination story of a family’s rise from […]
Medieval Ferns Experience
See & Do, Heritage and Culture, Wexford Attractions
Looking for something to see and do in Wexford? Check out our newest visitor attraction – the Medieval Ferns Experience tells the story of our medieval past in an engaging and fun way using a range of media including virtual reality and audio visual. Before the Normans arrived in Wexford, Gaelic kings dominated – and […]