What to do and see in County Wexford, Province of Leinster: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

September 2, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

Discover the best top things to do in County Wexford, Ireland including Curracloe Beach, Seal Rescue Ireland, Curracloe Beach, Colclough Walled Garden, Kennedy Homestead, Irish Agricultural Museum and Famine Exhibition, Ballyhack Castle, John F. Kennedy Arboretum, Irish National Heritage Park, Tintern Abbey.
Restaurants in County Wexford

1. Curracloe Beach

Curracloe Ireland
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5.0 based on 301 reviews

Curracloe Beach

Curracloe Beach is a regular holder of the Blue Flag Beach status. The dunes are currently the subject of an active conservation policy by Wexford County Council ensuring that this marvellous amenity and the plant and wildlife it contains, will be preserved for future generations. A nature trail runs through the dunes and continues for 5 km to Raven Point, passing through the beautiful peninsula which constitutes Raven Nature Reserve.

Reviewed By emilymulligan36 - Dublin, Ireland

So happy I stopped here. Lovely beach with a great atmosphere, and for all the movie fans steven Spielbergs saving private Ryan was filmed here

2. Seal Rescue Ireland

Courtown Seal Rescue Centre, Courtown Harbour, Courtown Courtown Seal Rescue Centre Ireland +353 87 195 5393 [email protected] http://www.sealrescueireland.org
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5.0 based on 123 reviews

Seal Rescue Ireland

Seal Rescue Ireland’s Visitor Center is currently closed to the public as part of the effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19 until further notice. Come visit Seal Rescue Ireland for a unique and educational experience for all ages. They rehabilitate 60-80 seals a year that you are able to see up close. They are open everyday. They are a not for profit organization that does not charge an admission fee but donations are suggested. Please show your support by visiting the seals!

Reviewed By buckwalker - Tbilisi, Georgia

Just joined the virtual seal-feeding experience which was a great Sunday treat! A great initiative run by enthusiastic staff who are genuinely engaged in the welfare of these beautiful animals.

3. Curracloe Beach

Enniscorthy Ireland
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5.0 based on 36 reviews

Curracloe Beach

4. Colclough Walled Garden

Tintern Abbey Saltmills New Ross, Wexford Y34 KR64 Ireland +353 83 306 4159 [email protected] http://www.colcloughwalledgarden.com/
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5.0 based on 136 reviews

Colclough Walled Garden

Beautifully Restored Georgian Walled Garden built by the Colclough Family over 200 years ago, situated beside Tintern Abbey

Reviewed By 177Bob - Wexford, Ireland

A great job done on the gardens which complement a visit to Tintern Abbey itself.Very helpful,informative staff.Would be very worthwhile visisity the gardens during the "growing season" as then you can really appreciate the wonderful array of colours.

5. Kennedy Homestead

Dunganstown, New Ross Ireland +353 51 388 264 [email protected] http://www.kennedyhomestead.ie/
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4.5 based on 240 reviews

Kennedy Homestead

Reviewed By Barranman

Loved this place staff were very friendly and informative.Great to see the old homestead where jfk had famous tea party.Museum is full of Kennedy artifacts and information. Really worth a visit, top class place lovely to meet Patrick kennedy too who was so very generious with his time.

6. Irish Agricultural Museum and Famine Exhibition

off Wexford-Rosslare Rd. Johnstown Castle Ireland +353 53 918 4671 [email protected] http://www.irishagrimuseum.ie
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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Irish Agricultural Museum and Famine Exhibition

Museum featuring extensive displays relating many aspects of life in rural Ireland in the former farm buildings of the Johnstown Castle estate. Large collection of Irish country furniture as well as farm machinery, reconstructed workshops, kitchens through the ages and exhibition about the Great Famine of the 1840s. Trails and quizzes available for children / families. Tea room and gift shop. Set within Johnstown Castle Gardens.

Reviewed By Bluerobin59 - Warrington, United Kingdom

This museum is very comprehensive in covering rural Irish life. There are rooms of farm machinery then an exhibition on the Great Famine which is excellent giving the explanation about how the potato blight occurred as well as the consequences. It contexts it with the political and economic context and gives the migration story that occurred afterwards. There are also displays of Irish craft trades in separate shop fronts which is good.There is a small exhibition of Irish travellers with a traditional caravan and there is artwork throughout. It’s part of the Johnstown Castle estate and well worth a visit.

7. Ballyhack Castle

Ballyhack Castle Off R733 Ireland +353 51 389 468
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4.5 based on 56 reviews

Ballyhack Castle

8. John F. Kennedy Arboretum

Ballysop Ireland +353 51 388 171 http://www.heritageireland.ie
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4.5 based on 184 reviews

John F. Kennedy Arboretum

Reviewed By toddlermeetstheworld - Wexford, Ireland

Excellent choice for a family day out when in Wexcord county. Children can ride their bikes there and there is also a big picnic area with the playground. Peaceful and lush green with numerous little benches and places to rest your feet. There is a nice little lake with ducks and geese where you can sit and enjoy.

9. Irish National Heritage Park

Ferrycarrig, Y35 X313 Ireland +353 53 912 0733 [email protected] http://www.irishheritage.ie
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4.5 based on 835 reviews

Irish National Heritage Park

Located on the banks of the picturesque River Slaney,‘The Irish National Heritage Park’ truly is the cornerstone of ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’. A not-for-profit outdoor museum depicting 9000 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 our country.

Reviewed By 348petrad

We had a fantastic visit at the Irish National Heritage Park. We decided to take a guided tour, which I highly recommend as the tour is very informative, atmospheric and really immerses you into Irish history. Our guide, Brídín, was funny and extremely knowledgable, not only about Irish history but also about Wexford, and she made the visit highly enjoyable. The tour takes you right through ancient Irish history up to the vikings and it really brings this period to life with all of the old settlements, the smell of the open fires as you walk through the park and the costumes. To my knowledge they also do other activities in the heritage park such as courses, archery, birthday parties, viking feasts and the very interesting ring fort stay overs, where you can book to stay in one of the ring forts overnight and have the park to yourself. Around Halloween time they also hold other events which I will definitely check out. In terms of accessibility the park is fairly wheelchair friendly and there were good parking facilities. The tours are also offered in French, Spanish, Italian, German, Polish, Irish and English in the form of an audio guide which is quite handy, but I would highly recommend going on a tour with a guide as this really made the experience even more engaging. At the end of our trip we got lunch in the Fulacht Fiadh restaurant and it was very tasty and quite reasonably priced. There is also a classy gift shop at admissions which offers a range of tasteful Irish souvenirs (including some delicious Wexford chocolates...). All in all this was a great day out and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is in Wexford for the day. This would be an absolutely super place for a school tour for young and old kids as well as for birthdays. Thanks again to Brídín!

10. Tintern Abbey

Saltmills, New Ross, Wexford Ireland +353 51 562 650 http://www.heritageireland.ie
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4.5 based on 499 reviews

Tintern Abbey

Founded in 1200 AD by William, the Earl Marshall, this historic complex consists of a nave, chancel, chapel and cloister.

Reviewed By amandatallullah - New Ross, Ireland

As a local .. would really recommend for walking .. good 3km circuit through wooded areas and down by river. Tranquil and beautiful. Gravelled does not muddy paths. Inclines so good to get the heart rate moving. Good parking ... cafe on site and pub within walking distance in Saltmills.

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