tourist attractions waterford

Also known as Waterford County Museum, Dungarvan Museum traces the development of Dungarvan and the West Waterford area from the Ice Age through the Norman, medieval and Georgian periods. It features a historic photographic collection....

Ardmore is the oldest Christian settlement in Ireland. St. Declan lived in the period 350-450 AD and christianised this area before the coming of St. Patrick. St. Declan's feast day is "Pattern Day" every 24th of July....

Ardmore is the oldest Christian settlement in Ireland. St. Declan lived in the period 350-450 AD and christianised this area before the coming of St. Patrick. St. Declan's feast day is "Pattern Day" every 24th of July....

Located at the junction of the Quays and Mall. Reginald's Tower is Waterford's best known landmark. The building has been described as the oldest tower of mortared stone in Europe. It was erected by and takes its name from Reginal Maclvor, Danish Govener of Waterford in 1003 A.D. It has been used as a fortress, a prison, a military stores depot, a mint, and an air raid shelter. Presently, it houses the City's Civic and Maritime Museum. The exhibits include the colourful regalia of the Corp...

The Waterford Heritage Museum is located in the city centre, near Reginald's Tower. The museum houses two fascinating collections. On the ground floor, beautiful artifacts from the Viking and Medieval periods are on display. These artifacts were recovered during recent excavations in the city centre. The mezzanine floor houses one of Ireland's greatest collections of decorated royal charters and civic regalia....

Situated at the mall, this 18th Century building was designed by Waterford born architect, John Roberts. City Hall has been magnificently restored in recent years and houses the Municipal Art Collection....

For hours of fun for all the family visit Splashworld in Tramore, County Waterford. Tramore's all water experience offers a bubble pool, a river ride, a wave machine and waterslides....

Tramore Amusement & Leisure Park is a 50-acre amusement park. Attractions include a roller coaster, go-kart racing, a boating lake, bumper cars, a waltzer, crazy golf, a ghost train and slippery slides. There are also arcades full of the latest video games etc.
It's open during the summer months only and charges apply....

The golden sandy beach at Dunmore East is a huge attraction in the south east of Ireland. It's been awarded the Blue Flag Beach status and is usually lifeguarded during the summer months. With sheltered coves and lots of sand you can enjoy a variety of watersports here....