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Wexford has lots of history, gardens, animals and iconic landmarks to explore.

Historic & Cultural Sites

  • Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens – Victorian castle with gardens, lakes and farmyard.

  • Hook Lighthouse – One of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world.

  • The Irish National Heritage Park – Interactive history park showing Ireland’s early settlement history.

  • Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience – Re-creation of a 19th-century emigrant vessel that brings the story of the Great Famine to life.

  • Tintern Abbey & Selskar Abbey – Historic abbey ruins worth a wander.

  • JFK Park– stretches across 623 acres, near New Ross in County Wexford. This tranquil arboretum features over 500 different rhododendron and azaleas and an internationally important collection of over 4,500 different trees and shrubs, some of which are very rare.

  • National Opera House –Ireland’s first custom-built, multi-purpose opera house and home to the world-famous Wexford Festival Opera

Wexford has miles of coastline and many award-winning beaches — perfect for scenic trips, picnics or a relaxed day by the sea.

Top Beaches to Visit

  • Curracloe Beach – One of Ireland’s most famous beaches with long golden sands (featured in Saving Private Ryan). Great for walks or family beach days.

  • Kilmore Quay – Kilmore Quay is surrounded on either side by miles of golden sandy beaches.  The Little Beach beside the harbour is popular with families during the summer. 

  • Bannow Beach – Bannow Bay Beach is a sandy cove beach on the Bannow peninsula in south County Wexford, Ireland.

  • Baginbun Beach – Hidden gem with dramatic cliffs, sea caves and calm waters (fantastic for photos & exploration).

Wexford is not just beaches — there are lovely coastal and woodland walks too.

Explore

  • Curracloe / Raven Point Walks – Trails along the beach and through dune woodlands — lovely for all ages.

  • Hook Peninsula Skyline & Slieve Coillte – Hike or drive to views overlooking Hook Lighthouse and coastline.

  • Carrigbyrne Forest Walk – 2.5km of mixed forest trails offering peace, tranquillity and breath-taking views of Mount Leinster, the Blackstairs and the surrounding countryside.

  • Carrigfoyle Trail – Beautiful place , serene.with stunning views
  • New Ross and Waterford greenways – The South East Greenway is designed to connect the Norman Town of New Ross to the Viking city of Waterford.
  • Ballyhack to Passage East Ferry – Ballyhack Ferry offers a quick and efficient service for crossing between Wexford and Waterford, making travel easier for both locals and tourists.

Here are some well-rated places to eat, drink and relax

Bars & Restaurants

  • Award winning Foleys of Newbawn,  Mr Kebab takeaway are located in the village.,
     
  • Nearby Carrolls bar clongeen and Maria’s Cupan Tae Foulksmills
     
  • A short drive …..The Strand Tavern, Roches bar and restaurant Duncannon, Bearu, Mannions pub New Ross, The country buffet taghmon, 
     
  • Dunbrody Country House, Aldridge Lodge Duncannon, Mary Barrys Kilmore and The lobster pot Carne are  Wexford restaurants all worth visiting.