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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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Bree Hill Walking Trail
See & Do, Tours & Trails, Wexford Trails, Wexford Walking Trails
The Bree Hill Walking Trail features three looped walks which start at the trailhead in the car park of Bree Community Centre located in Bree village. These individually waymarked routes provide 23 km of mixed forest trails, offering peace, tranquility and beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. It is important to note that Bree Hill […]
Estuary Heritage Boat Tours
See & Do, Activities, Outdoor & Family Fun, Tours & Trails
Explore the stunning and scenic Hook Peninsula from the water! Sit back and relax onboard as we travel the length of the peninsula passing by some of the regions most iconic sites from Duncannon Fort, Loftus Hall and Hook Lighthouse, you’ll hear plenty of tales along the way, including the legend of the pirate treasure […]
Wreckless Indoor Skate Park & Skate Shop
Activities
Wreckless Indoor Skatepark opened at our current location in August 2015, across two units in Gorey Business Park just outside of Gorey town in Co. Wexford. Wreckless Offers an Indoor park with exclusive features and obstacles not found in other parks around the country as well as featuring a fully stocked Skateshop on location with Skateboarding, […]
Shrule Pet Farm
Outdoor & Family Fun, Wexford Attractions
About Shrule Pet Farm Wexford Come explore our family-run Pet Farm, nestled in the dunes between Ballygarret and Kilmuckridge. You’ll find all the usual suspects, clucking hens, oinking pigs and fluffy hampsters alongside sheep, goats, alpacas and horses! Your welcome to enjoy a picnic on site and explore our small woodlands afterwards. On […]
Shrule Equestrian Centre
Activities, Outdoor & Family Fun, Wexford Adventure Trail
About Shrule Equestrian Centre Fancy horse riding on the beach in Ireland? Shrule Equestrian Centre is situated in the picturesque countryside of North Wexford between the coastal villages of Ballygarrett and Kilmuckridge. Our speciality beach rides are for those who can already ride. Need horse riding lessons? Check out the Ballcaney Riding Center or […]
Bunclody- Kilbrannish Walking Trail
Tours & Trails, Wexford Trails, Wexford Walking Trails
Part of the Blackstairs Mountain Range, Kilbrannish Hill has two waymarked looped walking trails. These trails have beautiful views of Mount Leinster, the Clody Valley and the South Leinster Way. More information about this Bunclody Trail, >>here<< If you want to explore more Wexford walking trails, don’t miss our blog Best Walking Trails in County Wexford. […]
Bunclody – Coolmelagh Walking Trail
Tours & Trails, Wexford Trails, Wexford Walking Trails
Coolmelagh Forrest, near Bunclody, has three waymarked looped trails that climb to Gibbet Hill. Gibbet is an old English name for Hanging Hill. This hints to a place of execution. Here beautiful views meant that, no matter what your crime, your last sight on earth was heavenly. The trails, which are on forest roads, all […]
Bunclody Walking Trail: The Craan & Long Lane Loop
See & Do, Tours & Trails, Wexford Trails, Wexford Walking Trails
Bunclody Walking Trails are scenic, peaceful looped walks on tarred roads. The loops take in the Clody Valley, sided by the Blackstairs Mountains with Mount Leinster itself as the focal mid-point on the loop. Meandering beside farmland, forestry, streams and open mountain. From Droim Cria (the slate quarry), Blackrock Mountain, Mount Leinster, Kilbrannish Windmills, […]
Carrickbyrne Hill Walking Trail
See & Do, Tours & Trails, Wexford Trails, Wexford Walking Trails
Carrickbyrne Hill Walking Trail flows through a public woodland, which is noted for its aesthetic and recreational value. Carrickbyrne Hill or Carraig Bhrain features a few looped trails individually waymarked. All trails start at the trailhead in the main car park and picnic area beside the N25. These routes provide 18 km of mixed forest […]
Fr Murphy 1798 Centre
See & Do, Wexford Attractions
This family-friendly environment is a haven of peace in a rural setting with something available for all age groups. The Centre spans a 250-year period embracing both the historical and rural aspects of the area. Fr. John Murphy was the Curate at Boolavogue from 1785 to 1798. He lived with the Donoghue family in the […]
Courtown Woodland Walking Trail
Tours & Trails, See & Do, Wexford Trails, Wexford Walking Trails
Courtown Woodland Trail is bounded by the Owenavorragh River on the north side and the canal on the seaward side to the east. The woodland dates back to pre-Famine times. The four trails waymarked through the woodland are graded as easy. As you choose your walk along the River Walk, Top Walk, Canal Walk or […]
Croghan Mountain Walking Trail
See & Do, Tours & Trails, Wexford Trails, Wexford Walking Trails
Raheenleagh (the small grey rath or fort), at Croghan Mountain, has hosted many visitors over the years. In prehistoric times it was a burial site. In 1795, miners panned for gold, and in 1798, the United Irish men, returning from the battle of Vinegar Hill, camped beside the trail entrance. The Forde family were […]