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

Wexford Arts Centre

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Wexford Arts Centre based in the historic Cornmarket building was established in 1974, and we are very proud to be the oldest regional arts centre in Ireland. We have been providing art and entertainment for native and visitor alike ever since. We are thankful to all our supporters including main funding from Arts Council Ireland, Wexford County Council, Pobal and Wexford Local Development.

Enniscorthy Golf Club

Enniscorthy Golf Club is rich in history since opening in 1907 and promises to be one of Wexford’s many pristine golf clubs. Set at the foothills of the Blackstairs Mountains this beautiful and scenic golf course will transport you to a nature-filled tranquil setting as soon as you drive through the gates. With its tree […]

The South Wexford Coastal Tour

This is a full day guided tour of The Hook Peninsula, incorporating four stops along the way. May 1st-Aug 31st : The Hook Lighthouse, Tintern Abbey (lunch stop), Bannow Bay & The Irish National Heritage Park. Sept 1st-April 30th : The Irish National Heritage Park, Bannow Bay, The Hook Lighthouse (lunch stop) & The Kennedy […]

Secret Valley Wildlife Park

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Secret Valley Wildlife Park & Zoo is fourteen acres of fun for all the family and the only fully licensed zoo in the southeast of Ireland. We have a full daily timetable of fun activities to keep everyone entertained from bottle-feeding our kid goats, to holding guinea pigs, insects and lizards. The children can even go for […]

Cullenstown Strand

Recently awarded the Green Coast Award, which is given to beaches which may be less developed and less populated than Blue Flag beaches but which nevertheless have excellent water quality. Cullenstown Strand is one of Wexford’s many award winning beaches located on the East Coast near the small village of Cullenstown. The beach is a short […]

Carne Beach

This stunning beach is open to visit all year round and is easily accessible for all with disabled parking, disability toilet and a flat, concrete ramp to the beach. Carne Pier also makes for a fabulous viewing point from the harbour. Carne beach was awarded their Blue Flag. The Blue Flag Award is presented to beaches and […]

Ballinesker Beach

Ballinesker is the beach where Steven Spielberg shot the film “Saving Private Ryan” in 1997 and is covered in soft, wind blown sand. This beautiful and accessible beach is the perfect spot for bird watching, as it it close by to Wexford Wildfowl Reserve, and also for collecting stunning sea shells. The beach boasts a […]

Pirates Cove

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Ahoy Mateys! Come along to Pirates Cove for a great family day out. Enjoy a round of Adventure Golf on our 18 hole subtropical course winding through cascading waterfalls, giant caves and the pirate shipwreck out on our blue lagoon. Be the captain of your own bumper boat on the lake but beware of waterfalls, while the […]

Wexford Cycling Trail

County Wexford is full of breathtaking coastlines, stunning countryside and historic sites that are ideal for cycling no matter what your level. The Eurovelo Cycling Route through South County Wexford is a gentle scenic route suitable for any level that takes you along some of the County’s lesser known highways and byways from Rosslare Harbour […]

JFK Arboretum

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Dedicated to the memory of U.S President John F. Kennedy, the John F. Kennedy Memorial Park stretches across 623 acres, near New Ross in County Wexford. This tranquil arboretum features over 500 different rhododendron and azaleas and an internationally important collection of over 4,500 different trees and shrubs, some of which are very rare.   […]

Wexford Leisure Centre

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  The Apex: Sports, Health & Leisure Centre is New Ross’s premier fitness centre. It encompasses all the facilities necessary for your journey into fitness and better health.   The Apex consists of   A 25m Swimming pool A kiddies fun pool and a learner swimming pool Health Suite that includes a sauna, steam room […]

Wexford Swimming Pool and Leisure

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Wexford Swimming Pool and Leisure is a public pay as you go facility in Wexford.  It is the  25m long and 1.8m  with a separate learner pool and meets all your swimming needs. It features the first pool pod accessibility platform in Ireland and has a sauna and steamroll on deck. Enjoy a workout in […]