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The Top 20 Attractions in Wexford

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Wexford. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Wexford is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Blackstairs Mountain

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The Blackstairs Mountains run roughly north/south along the border between County Carlow and County Wexford in Ireland. The highest peak is Mount Leinster with a total height of 2612 ft/ 796 metres. Blackstairs Mountain is a Hewitt at 735m.

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Irish National Heritage Park

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9,000 years of Irish history: in this spacious open-air museum you will discover how people once lived here. The focus is on prehistoric settlements, early Christianity and the era when …

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Curracloe Beach

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A mixture of the Baltic Sea and the Caribbean: Curracloe Beach is a beautiful white sand beach in County Wexford. The beach, which has already been seen in a Hollywood …

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Johnstown Castle

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Johnstown Castle with its Gothic towers invites you to take a long walk in its beautiful gardens, around the lake and in the woods. Children play in an adventurous forest …

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Tintern Abbey

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A beautiful monastery ruin with a huge window in the library. Beautiful hiking trails are signposted from here and you can
Go on walks around Tintern Abbey. Admission €5 for adults, €4 for seniors

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Castle Lake and view of the castle

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Here you are at a perfect vantage point of the castle. The reflection of the walls in the lake is particularly beautiful. You should definitely have your camera with you.

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Raven Wood

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Beautiful old pine forest. The trees are often completely overgrown with ivy. Ivy columns have emerged from some dead pine trees.

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Mount Leinster

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Nice trig pointed summit marked by a trig point and a rather large communication mast that is local landmark for miles around. Great hike to the top and lovely views over to Blackstairs mountain and the surrounding countryside.

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Enniscorthy

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Ennisworthy is a charming town on the banks of River Slaney with an interesting history. The town has a number of popular restaurants and cafes as well as Ennisworthy Castle …

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The Raven Nature Reserve

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If it's too hot on the beach, you can walk in the shade here. There are benches to rest.
The forest looks like an enchanted forest in places because the trees are entwined with ivy.

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New Ross

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New Ross is a lively town on the banks of the River Barrow in County Wexford. Grab some fish and chips at T.J Bella's or discover some of the many …

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The Top 20 Attractions in Wexford

Blackstairs Mountain

Irish National Heritage Park

Curracloe Beach

Johnstown Castle

Tintern Abbey

Castle Lake and view of the castle

Raven Wood

Mount Leinster

Enniscorthy

The Raven Nature Reserve

New Ross

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