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The Waterford Garden Trail highlights 15 different garden attractions throughout County Waterford. There is a wide variety of gardens open for viewing, ranging from the gardens of the great old houses, to smaller gardens and garden centres. The Waterford Garden Trail offers something special for both the novice and experienced gardener. Many days can be spent enjoying a rich variety of flora and fauna species, all of which contribute to the uniqueness of the gardening attractions on the trail. A number of the older gardens have been lovingly restored through the years, while the smaller ones are maturing beautifully with time.

Waterford Festival of Food is a delightful culinary weekend in Dungarvan celebrating best gastronomy in Ireland's South East. Internationally renowned chefs hold talks, food art exhititions, slow food events and workshops for kids. There is also a family picnic in the park, food trails, a farmers market and lots of other family entertainment. <b>Festival highlights include:</b> Tasting trails with meat, fish and vegetables. Seminars and Cookery demonstrations from top chefs A five dish demonstrationBord by Bia's Food Advisor A Picnic in the Park with live music Childrens workshops such as Cake decoration, mobile farm, butter making and much more

Centrally located in Wexford town, Whites of Wexford is the ideal base for touring the sunny South East. Our facilities include a tranquillity spa, leisure centre, 157 luxury bedrooms and suites, cryotherpy clinic, Terrance Restaurant, Library Bar, La Speranza Café Bar, outdoor courtyard to dine alfresco, extensive conference facilities and underground car parking. Beside Wexford train and bus station.

Experience the beauty of the Suir Valley from a period carriage as you take in the panoramic views of the river,and rolling farmland of Waterford and across the river to County Kilkenny. The track runs mostly along the picturesque banks of the River Suir offering views of the world famous Mount Congreve Gardens. This is an area rich in history and only accessible by train. The rolling stock includes a restored Simplex Locomotive, which had an arduous working life in the peat industry in the North of England and Scotland. It was also used in excavating the Channel Tunnel. It now pulls two partially open carriages travelling at 15km per hour and can accommodate up to 90 passengers. The journey time is approximately 50 minutes. The railway is currently operated by a volunteer crew. It opens from April to the 30th September for the summer season. It is popular with both locals and tourists and appeals to people of all ages. All facilities at the Waterford and Suir Valley Railway are wheelchair accessible.

The five star Waterford Castle Hotel, located just 2 miles from Waterford City is uniquely situated on its own 310 acre island on the River Suir, surrounded by a superb championship golf course. Come to the water's edge and The Island's ferry waits to take you across a channel of centuries, back in time to an age you thought now belonged only in books. Forget the present, and the past comes alive. The antiques, stylish decor and delicate period details will captivate the most discerning guests. Dining in the warm ambiance of the award winning Munster Room Restaurant with its wonderful oak paneled walls and ornate ceiling is complemented by a great cellar and exciting seasonal menus. Local produce and the talents of a highly acclaimed head chef create an intensity of flavours to savour and a truly memorable dining experience. Waterford Castle Hotel prides itself in the immaculate and personal style of service it extends to its guests. Indeed many of the team are second generation Castle staff; following in the time honoured service of their forebears. This dedication is endorsed by the many service accolades the hotel has received.

Waterford Harvest Festival is a fun filled festival celebrating the culinary heritage and culture of Waterford, the South East and Ireland as a whole. The festival aims to involve people in the appreciation of good, clean, fair food while showcasing all the gastronomic delights the region has to offer. Each year the festival gets bigger and better than before. Attractions include the return of the very popular ‘Picnic and Play’ in the People’s Park and the hugely successful all-island farmers and country market which took over the streets of Waterford City over two days last year. Takes place every year in Mid September.

Wexford Strawberry Festival in Enniscorthy County Wexford celebrates the strawberry. Events include the crowning of the Strawberry Queen, The Strawberry Ball, All Ireland Farmers Market Competition, food demonstrations, music and sporting events. Every year a Strawberry Queen is selected who is put forward to compete in the Waterford heat of the Rose of Tralee. Strawberries grown and picked in County Wexford are sold throughout the festival. Strawberry Fest takes place over the June Bank holiday weekend every year.

Wexford Harbour and its Slobs are natural havens for birds. Located on the south-east coast of Ireland, they are the closest point for birds migrating into or out of Ireland from Britain and the Continent from a southerly direction. Waders and wildfowl in particular are attracted to the area where the flat landscape and the wide shallow harbour with its sandbars and mud banks provide safe areas to feed, loaf, roost and breed. From early October through to the middle of April, the North and South Slobs and the Harbour are home to thousands of ducks, geese, swans and waders making this a site of major international importance for wildfowl and waders. In addition, during spring and autumn, large numbers of birds on migration stop to feed in these rich areas. It's a short drive to the stunning Raven Nature Reserve - a beautiful place for a walk or cycle through mature pine forest growing on old sand dunes parallel to the sea. The Reserve is owned in partnership with BirdWatch Ireland, a national voluntary organisation and managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Waterford Film Festival showcases all forms of feature film and documentary film production including shorts, animation, experimental, student work, digital work. The brainchild of Stephen Byrne and his production manager Jamie Dower, the festival is well established with a strong focus on the short film genre. Running annually in November, the festival showcases a wide range of local and international talent over the course of a weekend. The Waterford Municipal Art Gallery at Greyfriars is transformed into a cinema for the duration of the festival.

The Whitty family’s smartly presented 4* hotel is conveniently located on the edge of Wexford Town, close to the bypass - popular with locals for its ease of access and plentiful parking, there’s always a buzz. Notable for a general air of care, good maintenance and cleanliness, also staff who are outstandingly friendly and helpful, it’s probably the busiest hotel in the area and could make a useful journey break for travellers in need of a cup of coffee who don’t want the hassle of going into the town. It’s a pleasant place to stay and several grades of room are offered, ranging from standard to ‘superior deluxe’ – the best have balconies or private patio areas, king size beds and in-room safes, but all have good facilities including iron and ironingboard as well as the usual phone, TV, tea/coffee making and hair dryer. The facilities generally are good, making this a handy venue for local business people to hold meetings and small conferences – there are four meeting rooms of varying sizes, seating up to 40 delegates – and, while the swimming pool and spa (with steam room, sauna, jacuzzi and treatment rooms) attract a wide clientele, good facilities for children including a children's pool, playground, football area, and ‘mad movie mornings’ in the residents’ TV room, make it an appealing destination for family breaks.

Waterfod Bowl and Kidzone is the South East Ireland's biggest and brightest family recreation centre. With Ten pin bowling and new state of the art amusements arcade with redemption centre, American Pool & All day Cafe. Tenpin Bowling on our 10 recently reburbished, fully computerised lanes. We also have bumpers for the smaller children & full disabled access as well as wheelchair bowling chutes. Our American pool has also been fully reburbished. Wheel Chair Accessible, baby changing facilities, free parking, kids bowling balls and ramps for the younger ones.

Wexford Opera House is Ireland’s first custom-built, multi-purpose opera house. The stunning landmark building is nestled in the heart of the beautiful Harbour town of Wexford and offers two diverse performance spaces, The John and Aileen O’Reilly Theatre and the Jerome Hynes Theatre. It offers a wide range of entertainment, from light opera to popular culture, amateur drama, top comedy acts and international tours. Front of house are a reception area and ticket sales, a café/bar on the third floor, a bar on second floor, toilet facilities for public, and conference rooms. Back of house includes stage areas, dressing rooms for performers, dancers, and orchestras, rehearsal rooms, showers, baths, and various utilities rooms. There are approximately 200 events per annum, including 15 nights of the Wexford Opera Festival. <script type="text/javascript" src="http://output59.rssinclude.com/output?type=js&amp;id=403331&amp;hash=573cc8e9f387992e4f864f863a7651cf"></script>

Waterford County Museum, is dedicated to preserving the history of Dungarvan and West Waterford. It is located near the Town Hall, features key area events, genealogy, maritime history and more. The Museum presents the history of Dungarvan and West Waterford through a series of displays and panels.