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Things to see in Wexford (Ireland): 13 places and when to go
Wexford is a town in Ireland, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Nature (3), Food and drink (2). The best known are Wexford Harbour, Bargy Castle and Rathmacknee Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Ireland · 52.3233, -6.4863
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Nature (3) · Food and drink (2) · Wildlife (1) · Mountains (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March and October.
- Nearest airport
- DUB Dublin, 124 km as the crow flies
What to see in Wexford
The places in and around Wexford, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Wexford HarbourHarbor in Ireland5.5 km
- Bargy CastleCastle in County Wexford, Ireland11 km
- Rathmacknee CastleTower house located in County Wexford, Ireland6.0 km
- Johnstown CastleCastle in Wexford, Ireland3.5 km
- Barntown CastleTower house in County Wexford, Ireland3.5 km
- Ferrycarrig CastleTowerhouse in Ferrycarrig, County Wexford, Ireland3.5 km
- The Raven Nature ReserveNature reserve and Ramsar site in County Wexford, Ireland9.3 km
- Forth MountainMountain in County Wexford, Ireland5.2 km
- Ballyhealy CastleTower house in County Wexford, Ireland15 km
- Clever ManBrewery770 m
- St Ibar's Church, Our Lady's IslandChurch building in County Wexford, Ireland15 km
- Tacumshane WindmillHistoric windmill in County Wexford13 km
- Yellowbelly BeerBrewery777 m
When to go to Wexford
The best time to visit Wexford is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:58
- FebPossible9:38
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:29
- JunBest time16:31
- JulBest time16:05
- AugBest time14:28
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovBetter not8:26
- DecBetter not7:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28. In April, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Wexford
The nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB, Dublin), 124 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Enniscorthy9 places21 km
- Courtown7 places40 km
- Abbey Street28 places40 km
- Waterford63 places43 km
- Kilkenny67 places64 km
- College Street19 places65 km
And all of Ireland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Wexford?
The best known: Wexford Harbour, Bargy Castle, Rathmacknee Castle, Johnstown Castle, Barntown Castle. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Wexford?
April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28.
How do you get to Wexford?
The nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), 124 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Wexford as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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