Top Family Attractions In Wexford

The Riverside Park Hotel nestled on the banks of the River Slaney in the picturesque town of Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
When it comes to finding top entertainment and things to do with the family during your holiday, the choices are endless here at the 4* Riverside Park Hotel.

With activity centres like Courtown Adventure & the Outdoor Adventure Centre, petting zoos such as Bloomfield Farm & Secret Valley Wild Life Park and historic locations like Dunbrody Famine ship, there is something to satisfy all interests here in Wexford.

To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite attractions.

Ireland’s Ancient East

The tracks, trails, and most importantly tales of Ireland’s Ancient East are prevalent at every turn in historic County Wexford. This most southeasterly corner of Ireland boasts history like no other part of the country. The entry point for Ireland’s first settlers is teeming with riches and treasures waiting to be explored. It is thought that the arrival of the first humans to Ireland was to County Wexford in the Mesolithic period between 5000 BC – 3000 BC.

In these lush green lands, tales of feuding dynasties hide behind crumbling Gothic architecture; ghostly tombs predate the pyramids; and knights, kings, monks and Vikings loom large in incredible stories. Irish Heritage runs deep in Wexford; exploring this Cornerstone of Ireland’s Ancient East

Wexford Beaches

There are an incredible amount of beaches in Co. Wexford, take to the waves with a choice of many Blue flag beaches around the county including possibly one of the best-known beaches in Ireland, the award winning Curracloe Beach. Courtown is a fantastic place to visit on a day trip with nearby there are woodlands and gorgeous picnic spots. Cahore is one of the longest beaches in the country and has the green coast award due to the quality of its waters.

Swimming, surfing, kayaking, fishing and much more can be found along the many beaches of Co. Wexford, along with some of the most scenic views in the country.

Walking Trails

Enjoy Wexford’s selection of beautiful walks, from wooded, historic, coastal and mountain trails, Wexford has an unrivalled selection of beautiful walks all on our doorstep here at the 4 star Riverside Park Hotel.

With exceptionally varied landscape County Wexford has something for you to savour from long sandy beaches in the east to the slopes of Mount Leinster and the Backstairs Mountains in the West. Garden trails is unique with a range of large and small gardens, with ideas to take home, and a great selection of plants, shrubs and trees that grow here.

For a more active experience for the whole family, Pirates Cove for a great family day out in the South East’s leading entertainment centre, with sub-tropical gardens to 18 hole mini golf.

Enniscorthy Promenade Playground located beside the Riverside Park Hotel includes slides and many fun features which offer children plenty of play value. Specialist sensory and special needs equipment are also included, a fully accessible multi-user wheelchair roundabout and a wheelchair-accessible swing, zip wire and a number of other play pieces.

The Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford is the perfect location for a family getaway.