Within easy reach of New Ross
Outside of immediate area local attractions around New Ross there are a huge number of diverse attractions all within an hour’s drive.
Check out transport options Here’s quick guide to some top attractions within easy reach of New Ross Marina. (Make sure to checkout www.visitwexford.ie for more ideas.)- Cruise the River Barrow aboard the Barrow Princess – Cruise from New Ross Marina to Waterford City or vice a versa aboard the newly refurbished Barrow Princess.
- Bicycle Hire Active Breaks
- The Hook Lighthouse and Peninsula – the world’s oldest continuous lighthouse it’s been in operation since the 13th century. Don’t forget to check out Lofus Hall which is close by.
- For shopping and culture it’s hard to beat Wexford town. A busy nightlife with plenty of good restaurants and world class event theatre in the Wexford Opera House awaits you. Wexford Arts Centre is also a hive of cultural activity.
- Waterford City is the home of world renowned Waterford Crystal, and Reginalds Tower which hosts an exhibition on Viking Waterford.
- Kilkenny City is well worth a visit. Attractions include Kilkenny Castle and the Dunmore Caves.
- The Irish National Heritage Park is one of the country’s top tourism sites with 35 acres of recreated history from ringforts, Viking houses and crannog’s. A lot of hand’s one activities are on site as well.
- Johnstown Castle and Irish Agricultural Museum are set within mature woodlands and lakes. A beautiful relaxing place to visit on any day.
- Dunbrody Famine Ship and Irish Emigration Experience is one of the most visited sites in the country. This replica 19th Century three-masted 176ft sailing ship has a great intrepretive centre alongside it.
- Saltees Islands – beautiful, stunning and teaming with wildlife.
- Whilst is New Ross why not enjoy the waterway on board the Galley Cruising Restaurant
Transport to and from New Ross
Car Hire – Wexford (36km) – www.hertz.ie / www.enterprise.ie Rosslare Harbour (54m) www.budget.ie
Bus – www.buseireann.ie Bus stop at the Quays New Ross (3 minutes from Marina).
Train – Nearest Stations Wexford (36km), Waterford (23km) www.irishrail.ie
Airport – Waterford Airport (32Km)www.flywaterford.com Dublin Airport (160km) www.dublinairport.com
Ferryport – Rosslare Europort (54km) www.stenaline.ie / www.irishferries.ie