Places to Visit Outside Wexford
IRISH AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM AND GARDENS
Johnstown Castle Estate, Murrintown, Co Wexford.
The exquisite 19th century Johnstown Castle is nestled within fifty acres of ornamental
grounds. Stroll through the wooded grounds or visit the museum and explore Irish
country life from the 18th to the mid 20th century. For more information visit
www.irishagrimuseum.ie/johnstown_castle_estate/johnstown_castle.htm
HOOK LIGHTHOUSE
Hook Heritage, Hook Head, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford
Hook Lighthouse is the oldest operational lighthouse in the world. The visitor centre
at Hook Lighthouse, one of the premier visitor attractions in the south east, offers
guided tours of the lighthouse tower. For more information visit www.hookheritage.ie
DUNBRODY FAMINE SHIP
New Ross, Co Wexford
Dunbrody was a 19th Century three masted sailing ship that brought many emigrants
from Ireland to North America during and after the Great Famine. This ship with
its authentic recreation… with it's actors, sound effects and smells, will transport
you back in time… leaving a lasting impression! For further details contact Tel:
051 425239 or visit www.dunbrody.com
JOHN F KENNEDY PARK
New Ross, Co Wexford
Dedicated to the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States
from 1960 to 1963, the Arboretum is a plant collection of international standing.
It has over 4,500 types of trees and shrubs from all temperate regions of the world
and a Visitor Centre houses exhibitions and an audio visual show. The lake is the
most popular part of the Arboretum, and is a haven for waterfowl. With beautiful
panormic views, this park has a lot to offer visitors home and abroad. For further
information visit: www.heritageireland.ie
THE IRISH NATIONAL HERITAGE PARK
Ferrycarrig, Wexford
In just one visit you can experience 9,000 years of Irish history in a fascinating
setting of woodland, riverbank and native Irish dwellings. Discover how the Celtic,
Norman and Viking settlers left their mark on the countryside. Their facilities
include: traditionally cooked food at Fulach Fiadh Restaurant, an audio-visual presentation,
guided tours and a gift and souvenir shop. For further enquiries visit:
www.inhp.com
WEXFORD WILDFOWL RESERVE
North Slob, Ardcavan, Wexford
Facilities include 550 acre Wildfowl Reserve, large variety of wild birds, visitor
centre and bird hides. Groups are catered for by appointment. This is wheelchair
accessible. For further information visit:
www.wexfordwildfowlreserve.ie
For a full list of places to visit around Wexford you can find them on
www.discoverireland.ie
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