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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.
Come and enjoy Wexford's see and do this winter with spectacular experiences on every corner
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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 […]
Ballycross Apple Farm
Activities, Outdoor & Family Fun, See & Do
Ballycross Apple Farm – The Perfect Family Day Out Ballycross Apple Farm, situated just outside Wexford in Bridgetown, is the perfect destination for a fun family day out. Home to the award winning Ballycross Apple Juice, this REAL working apple farm is bursting with activities for big and small kids alike. Kids will […]
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 […]
Rosslare Harbour Festival 2024
Fri 14th June - Sun 16th June
What's On, Festivals
Fun Events for everyone. Music in the local pubs and in the Memorial Garden. Talks on Maritime History or our Cultural and Heritage connection with Normandy in France. Childrens events such as crab fishing and sand castle building. A charity walk will also be held. Wexford Sailing Cots Race in Rosslare Harbour Bay.
Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food Festival
Fri 3rd May - Sun 5th May
Food Experiences, Festivals, What's On
Prepare to be blown away during the May Bank Holiday Weekend 2024! As County Wexford prepares to welcome over 700k during the usual festival weekend in August, the Rockin’ Food Festival will now take place over the May Bank Holiday Weekend. Expect all your usual favourites and get ready for an unforgettable experience featuring top […]
Classic Car Show At Wells House and Gardens
Sun 16th June - Sun 16th June
Outdoor & Family Fun, What's On
Be sure to save the date for the 2024 Annual Classic Car Show at Wells House and Gardens! The event will take place on June 16th & is the perfect day to celebrate Father’s Day with the whole family. Indulge in the beauty of meticulously restored cars and engage with passionate car owners sharing their […]
Clohamon Vintage-Heritage Weekend. Y21D8P9
Sat 13th July - Sun 14th July
Heritage and Culture, What's On
Heritage Weekend Saturday evening we have story telling by local story tellers beside the old bog cottage. This is a working cottage, With open fire. We cook stew outdoors in the skillet pots. Sunday we have the cottage working cooking Bacon and cabbage and Wexford spuds. Vintage machinery and tools on display. Traders selling there […]
Nolan’s Forge
Activities, Heritage and Culture, Wexford Attractions
Foundry Lane, Bunclody, Y21 H6HP Nolan’s Forge is a restored traditional heritage forge. The forge was operated by the Nolan whom offered a wide range of blacksmithing and farriery services for 7 generations in the 19th & 20th centuries. The forge is open by appointment. A number of events including heritage days and blacksmithing classes […]
The Creative Hub – Artist Studios
See & Do, Activities, Arts & Crafting, Heritage and Culture
The Creative hub – Monday – Saturday // 10am – 5:30pm The Creative Hub is home to over 30 artists and craft makers based in Wexford County. It comprises a mixture of working studios, exhibition, retail and workshop space for the creative sector, as well as being a focus point for artists to meet […]
South East Greenway
See & Do, Activities, Tours & Trails, Wexford Cycling Trail, Wexford Trails, Wexford Walking Trails
Phase 1 of the South East Greenway is now open to the public. The 6km New Ross to Glenmore stretch – with picturesque views of the Pink Rock area and the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge Phase 1 of the South East Greenway is the first part to be opened of the 24km of the […]
Caroline Bergin Art
Arts & Crafting
Located on Esmonde Street Gorey, Caroline Bergin Art has fun for everyone, with a gallery/gift shop to the front we have activities for all ages. You can come and Make a Bear, first you can choose a bear from our huge selection, then name your bear and fill in their birth certificate, add your […]
Selskar Abbey Guided Tours by Wexford Lions Club
See & Do, Activities, Heritage and Culture, Wexford Attractions
Wexford Lions Club volunteers offer a fascinating tour of the 13th century, Selskar Abbey and Westgate Heritage Tower. Guiding visitors through key events in the history of the abbey and Wexford town. Look out for the grotesques, our ancient sarcophagus and learn about some of the historical occupants. Meeting at the Nickey Rackard statue […]