Things to do…
Wexford is one of Ireland’s top 3 places that visitors to the Emerald Isle most often visit. Explore the abundance of fun and fantastic family-friendly things you can get up to when you visit our corner of Ireland’s Ancient East as you keep discovering Ireland. Explore one of many beaches along our 250km coastline or to find the best spots for adventurous water activities like surfing, kitesurfing or kayaking. Are you brave enough?
Take a peaceful walk around one of Wexford’s many beautiful gardens, discover iconic locations like our famous Hook Lighthouse, Tintern Abbey, Dunbrody Abbey and Duncannon Fort which are among County Wexford’s top-class attractions based on history. Enjoy festivals, events and experiences that take place across South West Wexford during the year with live music and comedy, to family, crafting and workshops and other events taking place across the county.
- Tintern Abbey (10 minutes drive) Scenic walking trails
- Duncannon Fort & Beach (15 minutes drive)
- Dunbrody Abbey (20 minutes drive)
- Hook Lighthouse & Peninsula (30 minutes drive)
- New Ross & Dunbrody Famine Ship (30 minutes drive)
- John F Kennedy Arboretum & Homestead (25 minutes drive)
- Johnstown Castle (25 minutes drive)
- Kilmore Quay & Ferry to Saltee Islands (30 minutes drive)
- Irish National Heritage Park (30 minutes drive)
- Secret Valley Wildlife Park & Zoo (30 minutes drive)
- Enniscorthy and The National 1798 Rebellion Centre (40 minutes drive)
- Wexford Town (home of the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann 2024-2025)
Below is a map of Things to do in the South West Wexford area… Take them all in while enjoying your stay at Roches campsite.
ACTIVITIES:
- Roche’s Horse & Pony Trekking : For all ages and levels of experience. Book on the day at Reception or contact John 086 173 7873. Trekking 30 to 60 minutes, prices from €25
- The Irish Experience : A great selection of family fun and adventure activities on the coast; Kayaking Tours (Sea Caves, Sunset, and Tintern Abbey waterways), Surfing, Paddle boarding, and Summer Camps. Plus pick-up service available at the campsite, and there is a 10% special online-booking discount code for our guests (ask at Reception)!
- South East Charters : Boat Tours & Sea Angling
- Abbey Par 3 : Golf, Crazy Golf & Footee Golf
- Local Beaches : Boley, Duncannon, Dollar, Baginbun
- The Surf Shack : Surf School & Shop (Curracloe Beach)
- Quadventure : Quad bike trails (Clonroche)
- Cycling : Explore Hook Peninsula by bike
- Walking Trails : Hikes and walks for all ages
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