Local Area

National Opera House

The National Opera House is Ireland’s first custom built, multi-purpose opera house. It offers a wide range of entertainment, from light opera to popular culture, amateur drama, top comedy acts and international performers.

Located only 3 minutes stroll away from the hotel, the National Opera House is a fantastic venue which holds a wide range of fabulous shows, concerts and plays including the internationally renowned Wexford Festival Opera in October each year.

International Outdoor Adventure Centre

The International Outdoor Adventure Centre is a family owned, award winning Camping Grounds and Activity Centre in Tagoat, Co.Wexford.

Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience

A world class interpretation of the famine emigrant experience aboard an 1840’s emigrant vessel. The Dunbrody Famine Ship is an original reproduction of an 1840’s emigrant vessel, and provides a world-class famine emigrant experience.

Ballycross Apple Farm

A visit to Ballycross Apple Farm is a visit to a real working farm and is a perfect place to enjoy an afternoon with your family.

Secret Valley Wildlife Park

The award-winning Secret Valley Wildlife Park is another popular family activity. Set on 14 acres of beautiful countryside, visitors can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere while getting a chance to get closer to nature.

Irish National Heritage Park

Experience an authentic recreation over 9,000 years of Ireland’s heritage across pre-historic Ireland, through the early Christian period and life during the Norman invasions.

Wexford Wildfowl Reserve

Over 250 species of wildfowl can be found in this 200 hectare reserve, including Greenland white fronted geese, Europe’s rarest geese.

Tintern Abbey and Dunbrody Abbey

Situated on the Hook Peninsula, Tintern Abbey and Dunbrody Abbey are a great day out for the whole family, with the Colclough Walled Gardens beside Tintern Abbey and Dunbrody Castle, Garden and Yew Hedge Maze beside Dunbrody Abbey. 30km from the hotel.

John F. Kennedy Park & Arboretum

This beautiful woodland park is dedicated to the memory of American President John F. Kennedy, whose family were Wexford natives.

Johnstown Castle

Visit this splendid 19th-century castle. Built around 1855, it was home to the powerful Fitzgerald and Esmonde families. Although the castle is no longer occupied and is closed to the public, it is surrounded by beautiful gardens. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the wooded grounds or relax by the castle lakeside.

Hook Lighthouse

The oldest working lighthouse in the world. There are tours of the lighthouse available all year round, and even one which allows you to climb to the top balcony of the lighthouse to take in some spectacular views!

Hook peninsula attracts visitors all year round. There are a number of festivals throughout the year, family tours and activities to enjoy, along with a number of cycling and walking tours available. Close by there are also a number of high-quality golf courses.