Top 16 places to see in Wexford

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John F. Kennedy Arboretum

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A pleasant spot to relax by nature: Spend a great day doing nothing but admiring the nature and walking through the trails of John F. Kennedy Arboretum. Tall standing trees by the banks of a serene lake, this is a beautiful park that your little ones would love as well.

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Irish National Heritage Park

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A tour of Irish History: Located at the corner of the scenic River Slaney, The Irish National Heritage Park is indeed the symbol of ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’ and describes the story of Ireland's 9000-year history. It is a remarkable journey through Ireland’s past with the stories, sights and sounds that shaped the country. The award-winning ‘Fulacht Fiadh Restaurant’.and exquisite Craft & Gift shop offer a serene...

Irish National Heritage Park is an open-air museum which recreates the key stages in Ireland's cu... [..]

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Wexford Wildfowl Reserve

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Truly a paradise for birdwatchers: A perfect location for a relaxing walk, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Great spot for bird watchers and is an internationally famous reserve for spotting wild geese. There are observation towers, little huts, informational boards all along the way to keep you enlightened about the wild birds you're sure to spot here.

The North Slob is an area of mud-flats at the estuary of the River Slaney at Wexford Harbour, Ire... [..]

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SS Dunbrody Emigrant Ship

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A Historical Vessel: Dunbrody Famine Ship is one of the significant tourist attractions in the South East, Ireland. Based on an authentic reproduction of an 1840’s emigrant vessel, it gives a world-class account of the famine immigrant experience. Including guided tour, costumed entertainers and themed exhibits of the highest quality, ‘The Dunbrody’ offers an unparalleled insight into the spirit and endurance with...

The Dunbrody is a three-masted barque built in New Ross in 2001 by New Ross Drydock for the Dunbr... [..]

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The Kennedy Homestead

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The legacy of the Kennedy Family: The Kennedy Homestead is a distinct heritage museum that is dedicated to the preservation of the legacy of Kennedy Family, the ancestors of John F. Kennedy, in Ireland. The homestead has a modern state-of-the-art interpretative exhibit which explores the events of Patrick Kennedy’s departure from Ireland in 1848 and narrates the story of the well-known Irish–American family through the 20th-...

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Kilmokea Country Manor and gardens

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Heavenly!: Strolling through the spiraling walking trails of the Kilmokea Country Manor Gardens and listening to the twittering of songbirds is a fascinating experience. The tracks walled garden provides an exquisite display of exotic plants. With more than 130 different species, the garden is a treat to both the enthusiastic amateur and the more serious horticulturalists.

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Irish Agricultural Museum and Famine Exhibition

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Extensive educative displays of the rural side of Ireland: This massive museum displays farming equipment from the past, the history of the potato, replicas of workshops of a blacksmith to name a few. We thoroughly enjoyed the walk through the old-fashioned pieces of machinery. The other best part of the travel was the cakes and coffee at the cafe on the premises. Highly recommended.

The Irish Agricultural Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of Irish rural life. Housed i... [..]

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Enniscorthy Castle

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Medieval Castle : Enniscorthy continues to be a significant part of Irish history. It had been home to Norman knights, English armies, Irish rebels and prisoners, and local merchant families. The medieval wall art and the magnificent scenes of the surrounding countryside and the Vinegar Hill Battlefield provide a unique sense of the Irish Culture and Heritage to the visitors.

Enniscorthy Castle is situated in Enniscorthy, County Wexford. The current castle was originally ... [..]

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National 1798 Centre

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An interactive, educative and fun experience: Another one of the informative museums here with creative displays, holographic characters, great AV displays and riveting bathe experience. A visit to this fascinating museum had a great interactive exhibit which gave an overall account of the 1798 rebellion. The staff was friendly too and was willing to explain through our walk at the centre.

National 1798 Rebellion Centre is a heritage centre dedicated to the history of the 1798 Rebellion. [..]