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WexWalks
See & Do, Heritage and Culture
Take a vivid journey through the historical streets and winding lanes of Wexford Town, an ancient Viking city. Explore the worlds of medieval ports, bullrings, bloody insurrections, ghostly graveyards and cavernous churches. Hear about local characters, from monstrous murderers to vicious vikings to Oliver Cromwell himself. Join local actor and history buff, Paul […]
Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens
See & Do, Gardens, Heritage and Culture, Wexford Attractions, Wexford Garden Trails, Wexford Heritage Trail
Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens has a long and colourful story stretching over 800 years The 3 in 1 attraction has a range of activities for all ages. Enjoy a guided tour of the restored 19th-century Castle and unique servants’ tunnel – the longest domestic servants’ tunnel in Ireland. Take a look at the […]
Hook Lighthouse
See & Do, Wexford Attractions, Wexford Heritage Trail
Hook Lighthouse – The oldest original operating lighthouse in the World. Enjoy a tour of Hook Lighthouse, one of the most popular visitor attractions on Ireland’s Ancient East. Loved by visitors year round this 800 year old lighthouse has many accolades, chief amongst them; it is the oldest original operating lighthouse in the […]
The Irish National Heritage Park
See & Do, Wexford Attractions, Wexford Heritage Trail
Located on the banks of the picturesque River Slaney, ‘The Irish National Heritage Park’ truly is the cornerstone of ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’. An outdoor museum depicting 9,000 years of re-created Irish History situated within natural forestry & wet woodlands. Take an unforgettable journey through Ireland’s past and experience stories, sights and sounds that shaped […]
Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience
See & Do, Wexford Attractions, Wexford Heritage Trail
Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience & Restaurant New Ross, Co. Wexford Dunbrody Famine Ship, Experience & Restaurant opens its doors again after a 5-month restoration of the historic ship that anchors place in the waters surrounding the establishment in New Ross. The Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience is a spectacular feature of the New Ross quayside. There are […]
Go Paddle
Activities, Outdoor & Family Fun, See & Do, Wexford Adventure Trail
We are the Premier Provider of Paddlesports in the SouthEast. And we believe that the River Slaney is one of the hidden gems of County Wexford and we want to share it with everyone! We provide: Leisurely Kayak Trips on the River Slaney – suitable for everyone. Family Fun Kayak Sessions – tailored to […]
Dunbrody Abbey
See & Do, Cafes & Delis, Outdoor & Family Fun, Wexford Attractions, Wexford Heritage Trail
Founded in 1210, Dunbrody Abbey is one of the finest examples of a Cistercian monastery in Ireland. Located in Campile, County Wexford, today the abbey features a visitor centre and small cafe specialising in delicious home-baked goods. Dunbrody Abbey and Visitor Centre in County Wexford are built on the site of one of […]
Enniscorthy Castle
See & Do, Wexford Attractions, Wexford Heritage Trail
Enniscorthy Castle, in the heart of Wexford’s Enniscorthy Town was built in the 13th century and remains an important piece of Irish history today. Restored and updated, the castle is now home to a new visitor experience that showcases the history of the town and its imposing castle. The Castle has been home to Norman […]
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 […]
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 […]
Medieval Ferns Experience
See & Do, Heritage and Culture, Wexford Attractions
Looking for something to see and do in Wexford? Check out our newest visitor attraction – the Medieval Ferns Experience tells the story of our medieval past in an engaging and fun way using a range of media including virtual reality and audio visual. Before the Normans arrived in Wexford, Gaelic kings dominated – and […]
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 […]