Things to do in Wexford with families in County Wexford this summer
Wexford is one of Ireland's top 3 places that visitors to the Emerald Isle most often take a holiday in during the long summer 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 for a day out with the kids or to find the best spots for adventurous water activities like surfing, kitesurfing or kayaking. Are you brave enough? Discover our Blue Flag and Green Coast awarded beaches. Be safe and have fun in the water this summer.
Take a peaceful walk around one of Wexford's many beautiful gardens, perfect all year round but magical during the summer months when the colours of flowers, plants and overall stature of the surroundings are in full bloom. With more than 10 fabulous gardens surrounding castles and Victorian houses, they are a must to any visit with your other half to County Wexford. Enjoy some of the many 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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Ferns Castle
See & Do, Heritage and Culture, Wexford Attractions
Before the coming of the Normans, Ferns was the political base of Diarmait Mac Murchada, king of Leinster. William, Earl Marshall built the castle around 1200. Since then, it has had many owners, of diverse political and military colours. Originally, the castle formed a square, with large corner towers. Only half of the castle now […]
National Opera House
Wexford Attractions, See & Do
The stunning landmark building is nestled into the heart of the beautiful harbour town of Wexford and offers two diverse performance spaces, the O’Reilly Theatre and the Jerome Hynes Theatre, as well as numerous meeting and hospitality facilities including a number of bars and dining spaces that are available for private functions. Just […]
St. Helen’s Bay Golf Resort
See & Do, Golf & Fishing
St. Helen’s Bay Golf Resort is one of Wexford’s Golf Club’s that maintain an amazing 18 Hole Parkland Golf Course with 2 signature cliff edge challenging holes. Nestled in the Bay of St. Helen’s this course is a must for any golfer with the course portraying a combination of Parkland and Links terrain. The final […]
Wexford Golf Club
See & Do, Golf & Fishing
Founded in 1961 and affiliated to the GUI in 1966, it is an 18 hole parkland course, situated on the slopes of Mulgannon Hill on the outskirts of Wexford town. Visitors to the club will enjoy a challenging round of golf on the newly developed Jeff Howes course, and the variety of spectacular views from […]
Angling in Kilmore Quay
See & Do, Golf & Fishing
Sitting south in our beautiful Model County, Kilmore Quay is home to a huge variety of fishing opportunities in the sunny south east. With charter boats boasting every wave on the quay, why not book in with one of the local charter boats available on the quay and fish for your freshest catch yet. […]
The Presentation Arts Centre
Wexford Attractions, Heritage and Culture
The Presentation Arts Centre is a fully accessible and multi-use art gallery and historic theatre in the heart of Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. We host exhibitions, theatre shows, live music gigs, creative workshops for adults and children and so much more. Our converted chapel theatre is the star of our venue, with a dazzling stained […]
Escape Rooms Wexford at Leisure Max
Activities
Wexford town, Co. Wexford: EscapeRooms.ie today announced Wexford first ever escape room, opening in Leisure Max Wexford. There are of three games. Prohibition is the game where you need to organise a shipment of Irish Whiskey with out been caught. Working for a beer baron is never easy though. Locked In is the […]
Wexford Pilates
Activities
A Wellness Studio, situated in the picturesque village of Kiltealy at the foothills of the Blackstairs Mountains. We run weekly Outdoor Classes in Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, Deep Relaxation and Craniosacral Therapy. Group Wellness Days are offered weekly where you are treated to classes, tranquil hikes and wholesome food to leave you relaxed, refreshed and recharged.
Livin’ off the Hook
Activities, Heritage and Culture
Check out Livin’ off the Hook for walking tours and beach yoga classes as well as health and fitness events, workshops & retreats on the stunning Hook Peninsula in County Wexford. Join Liam for a Hike the Hook Walking Tour. Liam is a registered regional tour guide of Ireland and his tours are informative, […]
The Storytelling Houses of Wexford
See & Do, Activities, Heritage and Culture, Wexford Attractions
Scattered across Wexford, typically a little out of the way, up a mountain road or tucked away in a rural village, you’ll find the Storytelling Houses of Wexford. Hosted by a Bán on Tí or Fear an Tí who hold the Talking Stick and bag the seat by the fireside! Held on various […]
Gorey Visitor Centre
See & Do, Arts & Crafting, Heritage and Culture, Wexford Craft Trail
Situated on Goreys bustling Main Street is the Gorey Visitor Centre. Part Tourism Office, part Craft & Design Boutique. Registered as a retail partner with the Design & Craft Council of Ireland, inside you will find a multitude of gifts, souvenirs and bespoke craft items. From locally made soaps and beauty products to beautifully painted […]
Ár mBréacha House of Storytelling
See & Do, Activities, Heritage and Culture, Wexford Attractions, Wexford Heritage Trail
Ár mBréacha House is a traditional Storytelling House in on a small rural road just outside Camolin Storytelling sessions are held on the first Tuesday of each month throughout the year Anyone attending is invited to tell a story, sing a song, or simply listen to the stories, songs and experiences of other guests. No […]