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 Summer with spectacular experiences on every corner

 

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Ballyteige Burrow Bay Beach (Kilmore Quay)

  Of international conservation importance, Ballyteige Burrow or the Burrow as it is locally known in Kilmore Quay, is one of the finest sand dune systems in the South East. Walking along the shore provides opportunity to watch passing seabirds. Little terns occasionally nest on the beach at the western end. In the dunes, you […]

Baginbun Beach

Baginbun Beach “Where Ireland was lost and won” gained its name from the Norman ships that landed here named ‘La Bague’ and ‘La Bonne’. A sheltered cove with a sandy beach and rich history. Baginbun Beach has to be one of the most stunning beaches you will find in Ireland it is located just outside […]

Curracloe Beach

  Curracloe’s white sandy beach stretches from Raven Point to Ballyconigar near Blackwater and is a stunning stretch of the Irish coastline. It is a particularly safe area for bathing. The golden strand is accompanied by hilly sand dunes where various plants bloom in spring and summer. The opening scenes of ‘Saving Private Ryan’ […]

Kilanerin Food and Heritage Festival 2024

Sat 14th September - Sun 15th September
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Kevin Dundon to headline second ‘Kilanerin Food and Heritage Festival’   Two-day event to feature vintage machinery, old photos, lost and forgotten skills, and local chefs and food produce Following the success of its inaugural event last year, the North Wexford community of Kilanerin is calling on lovers of food, heritage, and vintage machinery to […]

Wexford Walking Trail Festival 2024

Fri 27th September - Sun 29th September
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Festival Schedule Wexford Walking Trails is delighted to invite you to the 2024 Wexford Walking Festival. The trails featured are suitable for all walking abilities. Please be prepared for whatever the weather brings by wearing suitable clothing and footwear and bring snacks and drinks with you on each walk. The festival this year offers a […]

WexWalks

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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

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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 […]

New Ross Piano Festival

Wed 25th September - Sun 29th September
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Our 2024 festival features an outstanding lineup of artists, including renowned pianists Paul Lewis, Steven Osborne, Yukine Kuroki, Sofya Gulyak, Michael McHale, Eoín Fleming, Trio Rodin and our Artistic Director Finghin Collins. This year we are delighted to announce a new festival format. On Friday and Saturday nights we will present two concerts (7pm and […]

Kilmokea Gardens

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A beautiful Heritage Garden of seven acres As well as being a beautiful Heritage Garden of seven acres, Kilmokea is one of the most historic sites in the South East, and a small Viking settlement and a Norman Motte & Baily and a wooden boat telling the story of Cessair, daughter of Noah, & her […]

Hook Lighthouse

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  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 […]

IOAC – International Outdoor Adventure Centre

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This award-winning Adventure Centre and Camping Grounds is located just 4km from Rosslare Europort and offers many adventure activities including, High Ropes Course, Crate Stacking, Kayaking, Archery, Axe Throwing and much more.    Caravaning, Camping & Glamping Want to fill your child’s summer with excitement and fun, all in the great outdoors? Well, why not […]

The Irish National Heritage Park

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  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 […]