House of Waterford
Family practicalities
- Pram-friendly (likely)
- Baby changing (likely)
- Step-free access
- Café on site
- Toilets (likely)
Families can take a factory tour to see how Waterford crystal is made, from the initial design to the finished product. You can watch the craftspeople at work and then see the world's largest display of Waterford crystal.
Located in the heart of Waterford City’s historic Viking Triangle, House of Waterford stands proudly as Waterford’s flagship store and showcases Waterford’s key values of craftsmanship, allowing visitors to experience the beauty of Waterford from initial concept to final product. The factory tour involves all stages in the creation of this fine crystal including mould making, mouth blowing, hand cutting, sculpting and engraving. Visitors can engage with the people behind the craft and see what their daily work entails as they create crystal before their very eyes.
After the tour, prepare to be dazzled by the pieces of crystal on show with the largest display of Waterford crystal in the world. Browse the complete range of Waterford products and experience first hand Waterford’s prestigious world sporting trophies. Indulge in delicious sweet treats in the House of Waterford Café which also offers a delectable afternoon tea.
Visitors can book their factory experience tickets online. Open tickets, pre booked tours and private tours are also available.
The details
- Address
- 28 The Mall, Waterford
- Cost
- Check the official website
- Indoors or out
- Indoors
- Booking
- Check the official website
- Listed by
- Fáilte Ireland Attractions