See & Do

 

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.

 

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

 

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Forge Craft and Design Centre

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The Forge Craft +Design Centre Baldwinstown, Co. Wexford Once a real working forge, dating back as far as the 1700s, The Award Winning Forge Craft +Design Centre is home to Bramble Crafts. Padraic Parle makes hand-crafted kitchens, home furniture and other unique pieces in wood. Padraic is the sixth  generation to work from this historic […]

Tacumshane Windmill

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Tacumshane Windmill is the only surviving complete windmill in the Republic of Ireland. It was built in 1846 by the millwright Nicolas Moran, who obtained his training as an apprentice millwright in Rotterdam. The year 1846 is carved on the lintel inside the eastern doorway. A rare feature is its revolving straw thatched cap to […]

Springmount Garden Centre

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We are delighted to be opening again and welcoming visitors once again! Springmount Garden Centre , a family run business since the 1970s, is the perfect venue for plant lovers, offering a great range of plants, trees, fruit and vegetables. Helpful, knowledgeable staff are on hand to provide advice both in the garden centre and […]

Shielbaggan Outdoor Education & Training Centre

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Feeling adventurous? Shielbaggan Outdoor Education and training Centre is one of Irelands’ oldest adventure providers. Situated at the base of the picturesque Hook peninsula we offer a large selection of activities for families and individuals of all ages. At Shielbaggan Outdoor Education Centre, you can try your hand at Kayaking (white water, sea and flat […]

Sew Fun Studios

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Sew Fun Studios teaches the principles of fashion design and the art of sewing to adults, teens and kids in our contemporary styled sewing studio on the quay in Wexford town. All programmes are delivered through creative sewing camps, birthday parties, after school classes & in school workshops. For the grown-ups we also offer beginner adult sewing classes in the […]

Seal Rescue Ireland

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Seal Rescue Ireland is offering one-hour “Seal Feed and Enrichment Experiences” three times per day (10 AM, 1 PM and 3.30 PM). Participants should book in advance to avoid any disappointment and groups are limited to six people (age restrictions apply). They also offer a 30 minute guided tour experience for all the family. April-June […]

Rosslare Golf Club

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Situated on the narrow sandy ‘spit’ at Rosslare overlooking Wexford harbour to the east and the Irish sea to the west the club is home to two unique and challenging golf courses . Rosslare Golf Club is one of only 40 Irish links courses and is the only true ‘links’ golf course in the south […]

Rosslare Community Development Association CLG

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A visit to Rosslare offers something for everyone in the family! The Rosslare Community & Sports Centre is ideally situated in the centre of Rosslare village and offers a wide range of excellent facilities, including; Playground, Crazy Golf, Tennis, Bowls, Running Track, Basketball, All Weather Pitch, Football Pitch, Indoor hall, fitness classes, and a variety […]

Ros Tapestry

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PLEASE NOTE: The Ros Tapestry is currently on loan to the OPW in Kilkenny Castle. Our gallery at the Quay in New Ross is closed at present. It is anticipated that the Ros Tapestry will return to New Ross in 2023 when the planned Norman Museum opens at the Quay in New Ross. Queries may […]

Quadventure

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  Quadventure in County Wexford is exhilarating good fun and well established as one of the best quad biking facilities in the country. It provides adventurous all weather cross-country driving fun for everybody from 6 years upwards.   Quadventure in County Wexford is an exciting adventurous outdoor cross country driving experience over an 80 acre […]

Paul Maloney Art and Ceramics Studio

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Paul Maloney Art and Ceramics studios are easily found on the outskirts of Wexford Town. We make hand thrown ceramics for the heart of the home or for serving friends at the table with well-crafted mugs, jugs and bowls to complement any occasion. Visitors are welcome to have a look around the workshop to see […]

Open Door Studio

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Open Door Studio provides Painting classes for both beginners and more experienced painters. Students may work in acrylics, Oils, watercolours or mixed media. We also provide art classes in drawing silk painting and pottery . Silk painting is usually run as a one day course or as a weekend course. Groups may request a course […]