Family things to do near New Ross, Co. Wexford

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Illustrated Irish landscape: a stone castle among wooded hills, a winding country lane climbing to a map marker on the summit, and shamrocks in the foreground.
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The Apex

Open dates vary · Check official times New Ross · Wexford 1 min drive Check price
Suits all ages 2-3 hours Indoor activity Check opening details

Why it matchesSwimming pool complex featuring a kiddies fun pool with waterfall, 25m pool, and flume slide.

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Ireland's Woodland Show

Sat 29 Aug 2026 – Sun 30 Aug 2026 · Check official times Inistioge · Kilkenny 24 min drive €10
Suitable for families; no specific age range is stated Mostly outdoor Booking available

Why it matchesThe format of the show will follow previous years, bringing opportunities to celebrate Irish trees and all things timber with the Celtic Chainsaw Carvers sculpting their creations during the show, woodland talks.

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Secret Valley Wildlife Park

Open dates vary · Check official times Clonroche · Wexford 16 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesSecret Valley Wildlife Park is home to 40 species and over 200 animals.

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Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience and Restaurant

Open dates vary · Check official times New Ross · Wexford 3 min drive Check price
Best for ages 6 and up 1-2 hours Indoor & outdoor Booking required

Why it matchesStep aboard an authentic 1840s emigrant vessel with costumed actors, guided tours, and interactive exhibitions.

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Waterford Harvest Festival 2026

Fri 4 Sept · Sun 6 Sept 2026 · Check official times John Roberts Square · Waterford 26 min drive Free
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Why it matchesWaterford Harvest Festival celebrates great food and the people who produce it.

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Duncannon Beach

Duncannon · Wexford 27 min drive Check price
No specific child age guidance is stated Mostly outdoor Just turn up

Why it matchesDuncannon Beach is a designated bathing area of approximately a mile long.

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The Hungry Tortoise Café

Open dates vary · Check official times Clonroche · Wexford 16 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThe Hungry Tortoise Café is a family friendly café located at Secret Valley Wildlife Park, open to everyone with or without park admission.

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Children’s Event: Waterford’s Weird and Wicked Past

Mon 24 Aug 2026 – Sun 30 Aug 2026 · Check official times Waterford Treasures: Medieval Museum · Waterford 27 min drive €4
Suitable for families; no specific age range is stated Indoor activity Booking available

Why it matchesThrough storytelling and interactive interpretation, children will learn about medieval medicine, crime and punishment, hygiene, food and other fascinating aspects of everyday life.

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Booley Bay Beach

Wexford 29 min drive Check price
Suitable for families; no specific age range is stated Mostly outdoor Just turn up

Why it matchesThe beach is situated in a lovely sheltered bay with clean golden sand, making it perfect for paddling, swimming, and beachcombing.

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Abbey Par 3 Golf Club

Open dates vary · Check official times Fethard · Wexford 24 min drive Check price
Suits all ages 1-2 hours Mostly outdoor No booking needed

Why it matchesPlay 18 holes of Hook Peninsula themed crazy golf or 16 holes of footgolf at this family-friendly Wexford parkland course.

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The Emigrant Trail

Open dates vary · Check official times New Ross · Wexford 3 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThe Kennedy family legacy is an integral part of life in County Wexford.

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The Ros Tapestry Exhibition Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times New Ross · Wexford 3 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesVisit The Ros Tapestry Exhibition Centre and explore a special project that has been ongoing in Ireland’s South East since 1998.

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Secret Valley Wildlife Park Halloween

Thu 1 Oct 2026 – Sat 31 Oct 2026 · Check official times Clonroche · Wexford 18 min drive €14
Suitable for families; no specific age range is stated Mostly outdoor Check booking availability

Why it matchesA Halloween festival featuring a Monsters' Woodland Walk, a trick-or-treat trail, and a pumpkin patch.

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Barrow Princess

Open dates vary · Check official times New Ross · Wexford 4 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake in the spectacular views from the comfort of the plush lounge aboard the Barrow Princess or soak up the sights from the panoramic open air top deck, keeping warm with a complimentary blanket courtesy of their crew.

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Summer In The City Waterford 2026

20 dates between Sat 6 Jun and Sun 30 Aug 2026 · Check official times John Roberts Square, Waterford City · Waterford 26 min drive Free
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Why it matchesSummer in the City is an outdoor Music and Arts Festival taking place every weekend in Waterford City from June-August, 2026.

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