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Things to do in Wexford with families all year round
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 summer months with live music and comedy, to family, crafting and workshops and other events taking place across the county this summer.
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Ballinesker Beach
Wexford Beaches
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
See & Do, Activities, Wexford Attractions
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
Tours & Trails
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
Gardens, Wexford Attractions, Wexford Garden Trails
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
Activities, Outdoor & Family Fun, See & Do
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
Activities, Outdoor & Family Fun
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 […]
The Norman Way Carriage Trails
See & Do, Heritage and Culture, Tours & Trails
Carriage rides will be unavailable for the remainder of 2021, please keep an eye on our social media pages to find out whats happening in 2022! Discover the Norman Way in a horse drawn carriage This trip gives you the chance to go back in time and see various medieval sites along the […]
Duncannon Beach
Wexford Beaches
Duncannon Beach is great for families as there is a designated bathing area of approximately a mile long for optimum safety.. There are stunning views of Hook Head from the area and also views of Waterford from the coastline. Just a short stroll from the beach is Duncannon Fort.
Grange Beach
Wexford Beaches
Grange Beach is a sandy beach located in Fethard, County Wexford which merges into Banna Beach during low tide. As a result of the beach not being well sheltered from the wind, it is the prime location for many water sports like surfing and wind surfing. Grange Beach has received the Green Coast Award for […]
Booley Bay Beach
Wexford Beaches
Booley Bay beach is one of Wexford’s hidden gems and is considered a very secluded beach on the Duncannon to Hook Head road. The beach is nestled in a gorgeous sheltered bay and hosts a gorgeous, golden sweeping sand. Booley Bay Beach has received the Green Coast Awards 2017 for the cleanliness of its beach.
Ballyhealy Beach
Wexford Beaches
Ballyhealy beach is a Green Coast Award 2018 winning beach for its quality and cleanliness located near Kilmore. The beach offers a picturesque view of the Wexford Coastline and is not only suited for walking and swimming but is known as a prime location for surfing due to its onshore breezes.
St. Helen’s Bay Beach
Wexford Beaches
St. Helen’s Bay, Kilrane, Rosslare, Co Wexford. the beach is a gorgeous long stretch of sand. This location is just ideal for swimming, fishing sailing and long leisurely walks and its prime location along Wexford’s South Coastline makes for a stunning panoramic view. St Helen’s Bay Beach was awarded the Green Coast Award 2018.