Things to do in Wexford

Linguo

Hi,

There's a big group of us heading to Wexford in a few weeks and Im looking for any tips of nice places to eat (there will be young kids there too) plus some nice places to visit! Id really appreciate any help!:) We will be staying around Ballycullane but travelling around!

Pocaide

How big a group, what are you looking for hopefully might be able to offer some advice

Linguo

There will be 12 of us, so stuff for me and bf to do, stuff to do with my mam and adults and stuff for kids too! We're big animal nuts so would like some petting farms or something, any interesting places really, good walks, nice restaurants or cafes! Any help really would be greatly appreciated!!:D

Judgement Day

Linguo wrote: »

There will be 12 of us, so stuff for me and bf to do, stuff to do with my mam and adults and stuff for kids too! We're big animal nuts so would like some petting farms or something, any interesting places really, good walks, nice restaurants or cafes! Any help really would be greatly appreciated!!:D

I suspect that you are a bit early for the paltry view visitor attractions in Waterford/Wexford but here are a few sites that may be of help.

http://www.wexfordtourism.com/

http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-east/thejohnfkennedyarboretum/

http://www.rossadventureplaybarn.com/info.htm my kids (6 and 7) like this one - in New Ross.

http://www.leisuremax.ie/ Indoor bowling etc. etc in Wexford town - MacDonalds nearby and Multiplex cinema.

The Hook Lighthouse http://hookheritage.ie/ is also worth a look but I think it is grossly overated/overpriced and the Irish National Heritage Park at Ferrycarrig http://www.inhp.com/ on N11 a mile or two north of Wexford town can be recommended.
Johnstown Castle http://www.irishagrimuseum.ie/johnstown_castle_estate/johnstown_castle.htm outside Wexford town is also a nice place to visit.

A visit to Waterford by train (from Ballycullane station) along a scenic railway under threat of closure - be careful though only one train in each direction! Waterford is the doldrums too but there should be something to do: http://www.waterfordtourism.org/
Can't advise on meals out in County Wexford but keep away from the Zombie Hotels - stick with picnics and takeaways.

Linguo

That's brilliant thanks so much for all the trouble you went to, really appreciate it!!!:D

kitesurfingdude

Hi Linguo,
you are saying very close to the Hook area, A visit to the tower is a must,
There is a festival on there May bank hol....
Fethard has some really nice beaches and good grub in Nevilles bar. Duncannon beach is also beautiful if you get the weather, Roches pub do great grub and Sqigl restaurant next door both highly recommended by bridgestone and georgina campbell,

http://www.sqiglrestaurant.com/

Also there is a kitesurfing school based in Duncannon called hooked kitesurfing if you are feeling adventurous

www.hookedkitesurfing.ie

There is more info on that website of things to do around the area.

Enjoy your trip

Linguo

kitesurfingdude wrote: »

Hi Linguo,
you are saying very close to the Hook area, A visit to the tower is a must,
There is a festival on there May bank hol....
Fethard has some really nice beaches and good grub in Nevilles bar. Duncannon beach is also beautiful if you get the weather, Roches pub do great grub and Sqigl restaurant next door both highly recommended by bridgestone and georgina campbell,

http://www.sqiglrestaurant.com/

Also there is a kitesurfing school based in Duncannon called hooked kitesurfing if you are feeling adventurous

www.hookedkitesurfing.ie

There is more info on that website of things to do around the area.


Enjoy your trip

That's great, thanks a million for your help!!

Linguo

Final question, does anyone know if JFK park or anywhere around Ballycullane area or within a half hour will have any Easter celebrations going on? Egg hunt for kids or stuff like that?

cam1452

clonmines horse and pony trekking centre about 5-10 mins from ballyculane

Linguo

Thanks a million!:) Now let's hope the weather stays a bit dry!!

thumper10

Any ideas what/where we can visit if staying in Bunclody, collecting our engagement ring saturday and going away for 2 nights, cant wait Would like a relaxing but fun break away, before going home and telling everyone, dreading the thoughts, do they really need to know:rolleyes:

Hi Thumper!
Congrats on the engagement. Are you going this weekend or the following weekend? the Eileen Aroon festival is on from the 28th July.

I'll be popping down there myself at some stage.

I'm heading to Rosslare for two weeks next Saturday so all of the above posts are really helpful. If anyone has any more suggestions they would be appreciated. 2 adults and 1 six yr old. We won't be on the go every day but will do a few picnics etc.

thumper10

Thanks for that, we're actually arriving onthe 28th so thanks for the info, really looking forward to it