Things to do with kids in County Wexford
Wexford is Ireland's sunny south-east: long beaches at Curracloe and Rosslare, the Irish National Heritage Park's hands-on history, and Hook Lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula.
Ideas here work for families in Wexford town, Enniscorthy, Gorey, New Ross and Rosslare.
Popular with families in County Wexford: Irish National Heritage Park, Curracloe beach, Hook Lighthouse and peninsula.
Toddlers & preschoolers (2–4) in County Wexford
Short, sensory and close to a toilet and a snack. Buggy access matters more than distance.
Irish National Heritage Park
OutdoorsOutdoor museum of 9,000 years of Irish history with reconstructed villages and activities — school-age children love it; the trails suit buggies too.
Curracloe beach
OutdoorsFreeMiles of soft sand backed by dunes (the Saving Private Ryan beach) — room for every age to find their own patch.
Hook Lighthouse and peninsula
IndoorsOne of the world's oldest working lighthouses with tours for older children and rock pools and sea air for everyone.
Wexford town and the quays
OutdoorsFreeCompact heritage town with a seafront boardwalk and the wildfowl reserve at the harbour — an easy free wander.
Activity ideas that work for this age here
- Pizza production line — Everyone gets a station — dough squashing, sauce spreading, topping design — and dinner sorted at the end.
- Cardboard city — Build a whole town from boxes — towers, roads, a river of blue paper.
- Garden obstacle course — Cushions, hoops and a stopwatch — the classic that works for every age at once.
Young children (5–7) in County Wexford
Big enough for playgrounds and trails, still happiest with a clear task and a bit of story.
Irish National Heritage Park
OutdoorsOutdoor museum of 9,000 years of Irish history with reconstructed villages and activities — school-age children love it; the trails suit buggies too.
Curracloe beach
OutdoorsFreeMiles of soft sand backed by dunes (the Saving Private Ryan beach) — room for every age to find their own patch.
Hook Lighthouse and peninsula
IndoorsOne of the world's oldest working lighthouses with tours for older children and rock pools and sea air for everyone.
Wexford town and the quays
OutdoorsFreeCompact heritage town with a seafront boardwalk and the wildfowl reserve at the harbour — an easy free wander.
Activity ideas that work for this age here
- Pizza production line — Everyone gets a station — dough squashing, sauce spreading, topping design — and dinner sorted at the end.
- Cardboard city — Build a whole town from boxes — towers, roads, a river of blue paper.
- Garden obstacle course — Cushions, hoops and a stopwatch — the classic that works for every age at once.
Older children (8–11) in County Wexford
Ready to lead the map, take on a challenge and be given real responsibility.
Irish National Heritage Park
OutdoorsOutdoor museum of 9,000 years of Irish history with reconstructed villages and activities — school-age children love it; the trails suit buggies too.
Curracloe beach
OutdoorsFreeMiles of soft sand backed by dunes (the Saving Private Ryan beach) — room for every age to find their own patch.
Hook Lighthouse and peninsula
IndoorsOne of the world's oldest working lighthouses with tours for older children and rock pools and sea air for everyone.
Wexford town and the quays
OutdoorsFreeCompact heritage town with a seafront boardwalk and the wildfowl reserve at the harbour — an easy free wander.
Activity ideas that work for this age here
- Pizza production line — Everyone gets a station — dough squashing, sauce spreading, topping design — and dinner sorted at the end.
- Cardboard city — Build a whole town from boxes — towers, roads, a river of blue paper.
- Garden obstacle course — Cushions, hoops and a stopwatch — the classic that works for every age at once.
Teens (12–15) in County Wexford
Give them a role that isn't babysitting — photography, navigation, or a proper physical challenge.
Irish National Heritage Park
OutdoorsOutdoor museum of 9,000 years of Irish history with reconstructed villages and activities — school-age children love it; the trails suit buggies too.
Curracloe beach
OutdoorsFreeMiles of soft sand backed by dunes (the Saving Private Ryan beach) — room for every age to find their own patch.
Hook Lighthouse and peninsula
IndoorsOne of the world's oldest working lighthouses with tours for older children and rock pools and sea air for everyone.
Wexford town and the quays
OutdoorsFreeCompact heritage town with a seafront boardwalk and the wildfowl reserve at the harbour — an easy free wander.
Activity ideas that work for this age here
- Pizza production line — Everyone gets a station — dough squashing, sauce spreading, topping design — and dinner sorted at the end.
- Cardboard city — Build a whole town from boxes — towers, roads, a river of blue paper.
- Garden obstacle course — Cushions, hoops and a stopwatch — the classic that works for every age at once.
Free things to do in County Wexford
- Curracloe beach — Miles of soft sand backed by dunes (the Saving Private Ryan beach) — room for every age to find their own patch.
- Wexford town and the quays — Compact heritage town with a seafront boardwalk and the wildfowl reserve at the harbour — an easy free wander.
Rainy day in County Wexford?
The Heritage Park has indoor sections, and Wexford town's cinema, leisure centre and library see you through the rest.
Getting there
Trains from Dublin to Wexford, Rosslare and Enniscorthy; the beaches and Hook peninsula are best by car.
Nearby areas
Planning for two very different ages?
Tell the matcher your children's ages and it finds activities where each one has a real job — plus check the partner directory for family discounts near County Wexford, and the party planning FAQ if there's a birthday coming.
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