Day 1 — Begin with Hook Lighthouse, then continue to Tintern Abbey and spend the evening exploring the nearest town.
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County guide
Wexford
Long beaches, historic towns, lighthouses and a celebrated food culture.
Hook Lighthouse
ExploreWexford Town and the Hook Peninsula
Best timeApril to October
Time needed2–4 days
Perfect forCulture, scenery, outdoor adventures and short breaks
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Why visit Wexford?
Long beaches, historic towns, lighthouses and a celebrated food culture.
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Top 20 landmarks and attractions
A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.
- 01Hook Lighthouse
- 02Tintern Abbey
- 03Irish National Heritage Park
- 04Johnstown Castle
- 05Curracloe Beach
- 06Saltee Islands
- 07Dunbrody Famine Ship
- 08Loftus Hall
- 09Kilmore Quay
- 10Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
- 11Enniscorthy Castle
- 121798 Rebellion Centre
- 13Wells House & Gardens
- 14Bannow Bay
- 15Duncannon Fort
- 16Ferns Castle
- 17Raven Point Wood
- 18Courtown Woods
- 19Tacumshane Windmill
- 20Rosslare Strand
Suggested route
A simple three-day itinerary
3 daysSuggested county driving route
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Day 2 — Visit Irish National Heritage Park before an afternoon at Johnstown Castle.
Day 3 — Combine Curracloe Beach with Saltee Islands, allowing extra time for local food, viewpoints and unplanned stops.
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History walk
Out-of-county option · Waterford
Waterford's Viking Triangle walk
Get an introduction to the compact historic centre before visiting its museums. Check which admissions are separate from the walk.
Start / arrival pointBishop's Palace area, Waterford city
Museum visit
Out-of-county option · Waterford
Waterford Medieval Museum
Give Waterford's medieval story more time with an indoor museum visit, easily paired with a walk through the Viking Triangle.
Start / arrival pointMedieval Museum, Waterford city
Gardens
Out-of-county option · Waterford
Mount Congreve Gardens
Slow down among the estate gardens as part of a Waterford outing. Check seasonal opening and access details for your visit.
Start / arrival pointMount Congreve, outside Waterford city
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