Family Friendly Things To Do in Wexford

The Wexford County Museum, Enniscorthy, Co.Wexford

The 13th century Norman Castle dominates the historic town of Enniscorthy under the famed Vinegar Hill. Built in 1205, the castle was adapted for use as a museum in 1961. The County Museum has four main sections covering the dramatic history of County Wexford through the centuries - military, agricultural, maritime, crafts, industrial and ecclesiastical.
Tel : 054 - 35926
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The Irish National Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig, Wexford

The award winning Heritage Park has fourteen reconstructions depicting Ireland's heritage from the Stone Age to the arrival of the powerful Normans, a period of almost 9000 years.
Web: www.inhp.com

The Dunbrody, Famine Ship

Dunbrody was a 19th Century three masted sailing ship that brought many emigrants from Ireland to North America during and after the Great Famine
Web: www.dunbrody.com

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The National 1798 Visitor Centre, Enniscorthy ,Co.Wexford

The award winning National 1798 Visitor Centre is a unique state of the art visitor centre located on the banks of the scenic River Slaney. The centre uses multi-media technology in a family friendly atmosphere to tell the fascinating heroic tale of the United Irishman and the 1798 rebellion.Tel :054 - 37596
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Web: www.wexford.ie/comoradh/1798.htm

The John F. Kennedy Arboretum,New Ross, Co.Wexford

This is a plant collection of international standing with 4,500 types of trees and shrubs from all temperate regions of the world. It covers 252 hectares on the southern slopes of Slieve Coillte and includes 200 forest plots and a visitor centre.

The Wexford Wildfowl Reserve, North Slob, Wexford

The Wexford Slobs are internationally famous for wild geese which spend the winter months here. The visitor centre has many interesting exhibitions and an excellent AV show. Children in particualr are very fond of a visit.
Tel : 053 - 94 23129

Castles:

Ballyhack Castle, Enniscorthy Castle, Ferns Castle, Johnstown Castle, Rathmacknee Castle, Slade Castle.
High Crosses: at Arthurstown, Ballinatray, Carrick, Killesk. Wexford Town is a designated heritage town.

For more information on local services check out www.goreylinks.com and www.wexfordtourism.com