There are a host of activities to enjoy in Wexford, whether you’re up for golf or gardens, wildlife or walking, cycling or kayaking, swimming or horse riding! The tourism industry in Wexford has been working hard to ensure our guests get the most out of their precious holidays!

Wexford boasts 221 kilometres of coastline featuring golden sandy beaches, rocky headlands, cliffs, more beaches and nature preserves.

A series of wonderful and easy to follow trails have been developed for visitors to Wexford. Take in a host of over 15 Gardens on the Wexford Garden Trail or enjoy admiring or making some craft with one of 19 different Craft makers or explore the landscape on one of 15 walking routes across Wexford.

From a variety of local artisan foods to Michelin recommended restaurants Wexford offers a complete dining experience. Wexford is renowned for it’s local produce such as strawberries, fish, honey’s and jams. The Wexford Food and Wine Festival which takes place annually in May has fast established itself as a must attend premier food and drink event. Taking place each June in Enniscorthy town the annual Strawberry Festival and the All-Ireland Farmer’s Market is a family celebration of local food and the Arts. If it’s local seafood you wish to sample, Kilmore Quay and it’s wonderful seafood festival each summer is a must!

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Begin your discovery of our beautiful county by exploring some of Ireland’s most popular and iconic landmarks. Journey the expansive Garden Trail, Heritage Trail and Craft Trail or hike off the beaten track on one of Wexford Walking Trails; Wexford truly has something for everyone.

Wexford Town is a bustling place, with a vibrant cafe culture and fine dining array, along with a full Arts and Culture calendar with something for all. The town’s rich heritage, walking tours and sights ensure it is the ideal holiday destination. If you’re looking for some spectacular coastal vistas take a short trip out of town to the famous sands of beautiful Curracloe beach…if it looks familiar, it is, as it served as the spectacular Omaha Beach in the film Saving Private Ryan.

Visit the peaceful fishing village of Kilmore Quay and enjoy a short boat-trip to the Saltee Islands, taking in the sea life and gaining an alternate view of the rugged coastline

Enjoy a trip to the world’s oldest operational lighthouse on Hook Peninsula, ‘Hook Lighthouse’. Travel inland to the quayside of nearby New Ross town, shake hands with the life-size statue of President Kennedy and live and breathe the smells and sounds of an 1840’s emigrant vessel aboard The Dunbrody. Follow in the footsteps of the U.S. President’s visit in 1963 on ‘The Emigrant Trail’.

From New Ross head inland to Enniscorthy Town, described in Ulysses as ‘the finest place in the world’, this designated Heritage Town dates back 1,500 years. Straddling the River Slaney, Enniscorthy played a key role in Ireland’s struggle for independence. A visit to the battlefield at Vinegar Hill, Enniscorthy Castle and the National 1798 Centre is a must!

Gorey’s Market House and Square sets the tone of a thriving bustling market town, nestled nearby are some must see places including the 13th century village of Ferns, the Victorian Well’s House and Wexford Lavender farm.

CULTURE & HERITAGE

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The county of Wexford offers a wonderful variety of accommodation from pretty cottage rentals, bed and breakfasts to luxury Hotels and a five-star Destination Spa and everything in between.

The tales of hospitality are legendary; the county is home to many wonderful traditional Irish pubs. The ‘craic’ and the ‘ceol’ will ensure that you leave Wexford with a warm, welcoming feeling ensuring a return visit.

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With its rich and varied history, Wexford is a county filled with heritage featuring some of the finest castles and historic sites and trails in Ireland.

The county’s towns and villages are busy contemporary places where historical buildings nod knowingly at modern architecture.

Wexford’s history, culture and magnificent landscape is presented to you in a very special way, on the Wexford Heritage Trail. County Wexford is steeped in history dating back to the Stone Age, over 6,000 years ago. Journey through time and meet our ancestors - Celts, Christians, Vikings, Normans, French, Welsh and English - who have left us a quite remarkable heritage, unrivalled anywhere else in Ireland.

A calendar full of festivals, events and cultural activities are on offer year round, there’s always something fun to see and do.

From the renowned international Wexford Festival Opera, which takes place in Wexford town annually during October and November coinciding with the annual Wexford Fringe Festival and Spiegeltent Festival offering a variety of entertainment and cultural events.

In the summer season a series of fun filled festivals take to the streets of county Wexford including the Wexford Strawberry Festival and All-Ireland Farmers market in Enniscorthy to the Gorey Market House Festival. The celebration of Wexford’s unique U.S. links during Irish America Day in New Ross each July fourth, is officially Ireland’s celebration of the traditional U.S. holiday all taking place in the hometown of the Kennedy family.

The Maritime Festival celebrates the life of Commodore John Barry a Wexford-man and founder of the American Navy’ and offers a variety of maritime activities. The annual re-enactment of the ‘1798 Battle of Vinegar Hill’ is a spectacular event for all the family.

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By Road: Wexford is just over 1 hour 30 minutes from Dublin, Rosslare Port is situated in South Wexford and Cork is a 2 hour drive, plan your route from anywhere in Ireland on aaireland.ie

By RaIl: There are multiple rail connections to and from five train stations in wexford, for ticketing and timetables see irishrail.ie

By Bus: There are frequent bus services to and from Wexford.See buseireann.ie and wexfordbus.com

By sea: The ferry port of Rosslare in county Wexford with daily services to and from the UK and Mainland Europe. See rosslareeuroport.ie

By aIR: Waterford Airport is a 40-minute drive from Wexford. Dublin Airport is 1.5-hour drive and Cork Airport is a 2-hour drive. See waterfordairport.ie and Dublin airport.com

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