Things to do in Enniscorthy
Attractions, heritage sites and walks around Enniscorthy, drawn from open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
In brief
Enniscorthy is a Co. Wexford town about 96 km from Dublin city centre. Open datasets list ten Fáilte Ireland visitor attractions within 10 km, four national monuments open to visitors within 20 km, five nationally rated heritage buildings in the town, three waymarked walking trails starting nearby. Everything below comes from published sources, refreshed regularly.
Attractions near Enniscorthy
Visitor attractions listed by Fáilte Ireland within 10 km.
- St Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, for which the foundation stone was laid in 1843, was the largest church Pugin built in Ireland.
- The Battle of Vinegar Hill, which was fought on 21st June, was an engagement during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. Visit the 1798 centre and participate in the experience.
- Beechdale Garden Centre, Clonroche, County Wexford, is a well established, well known family run business with a reputation for value, convenience and quality.
- Enniscorthy Castle, in the heart of Enniscorthy Town, County Wexford, was built in the 13th century and has long been home to Norman knights, English earls and local…
- The award winning National 1798 Rebellion Centre in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, is a family friendly visitor centre that recounts the epic and heroic tale of the…
- The Village at Wheelock’s provides a café, woodland walk, playground, space for seasonal events and private parties and free parking. Visitors can pick their own…
- Discover the magnificent riverside scenery and diverse wildlife along the River Slaney in Edermine, County Wexford where adventure and excitement awaits. Experience a…
- Eloping in Ireland specialises in planning memorable elopements, destination weddings, and vow renewals in Ireland. All inclusive packages are priced competitively…
- Heritage Tours Wexford is a private hire bus and car tour business established in 2008 by Cathy Keane.
- Valhalla Tours Ireland, located in County Wexford, offers a memorable and immersive travel experience to each and every guest. They embrace Ireland's culture, spirit…
Heritage and monuments
National monuments open to visitors within 20 km, plus nationally rated buildings in Enniscorthy from the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage.
- It is believed that in the middle of the 12th century a castle built by Diarmait MacMurrough stood on the site of the present stone castle.
- In 1162, a new Augustinian monastery was founded at Ferns by Diarmait MacMurrough. Only parts of the church and the vaulted chancel survive today.
- The earliest cathedral was built here at the beginning of the 13th century by John St John, Bishop of Ferns between 1223-1243.
- This curious church has a number of early features; however it appears that it was actually constructed towards the end of the 16th century.
Walks and nature
Waymarked trails from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register and NPWS parks and nature reserves, starting near Enniscorthy and across Co. Wexford.
- The North Slob polders by Wexford Harbour, winter home to a third of the world's Greenland white-fronted geese, with a visitor centre and hides.
- The Raven Nature ReserveA planted pine forest on a sand spit north of Curracloe, fringed by dunes and a long beach.
- Ballyteigue Burrow Nature ReserveA nine-kilometre sand-dune system on the south Wexford coast, rich in dune flora.
Plan around Enniscorthy
- What's on across Leinster this week, refreshed every Monday.
- Thinking of moving here? Living in Enniscorthy covers prices, rents and schools. Median sale price €265,000.
- See every nationally rated heritage building and monument in our heritage guide to Co. Wexford.
Attraction data from Fáilte Ireland Open Data (CC BY 4.0), last refreshed 13 July 2026. Monuments from the National Monuments Service and heritage buildings from the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (both data.gov.ie, CC BY 4.0). Trails from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Parks and reserves from the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Opening hours and admission can change; check the linked site before travelling.