Things to do in New Ross
Attractions, heritage sites and walks around New Ross, drawn from open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
In brief
New Ross is a Co. Wexford town about 116 km from Dublin city centre. Open datasets list 14 Fáilte Ireland visitor attractions within 10 km, four national monuments open to visitors within 20 km, one nationally rated heritage building in the town, three waymarked walking trails starting nearby. Everything below comes from published sources, refreshed regularly.
Attractions near New Ross
Visitor attractions listed by Fáilte Ireland within 10 km (top 12 of 14).
- The Kennedy family legacy is an integral part of life in County Wexford. The achievements of this distinguished family are celebrated on ‘The Emigrant Trail’…
- The Ros Tapestry Exhibition Centre at The Waterfront in New Ross, County Wexford, showcases acclaimed embroidered tapestries, with tales told in thread celebrating…
- The Apex is a sport, health and leisure centre located in New Ross, County Wexford. With its swimming pools, water slide, gym, fitness studio and coffee area, it…
- Berkeley Forest House is a Georgian building, the home of the owners, dating from 1780. Two large rooms are occupied by a collection of 18th and 19th century…
- Explore the replica emigrant vessel both above and below deck. Listen to real life stories as costumed performers set the scene for the arduous journeys taken by so…
- Join the captain and crew of the Barrow Princess on a relaxing river cruise between the historic maritime ports of New Ross, County Wexford and Waterford City in…
- Woodville House Gardens near New Ross in County Wexford is a member of the Wexford Garden Trail. It is 1.2 acres in size with conservatories and a striking feature of…
- Relive President John F. Kennedy's visit to his ancestral home on a warm summer day in June 1963. The Kennedy Homestead, the birthplace of his great-grandfather…
- The John F. Kennedy Arboretum is dedicated to the memory of John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States of America, and is located near New Ross in County…
- The New Ross Marina is sited within the town of New Ross on the southern reach of the Barrow and Nore estuary, gateway to the inland waterways of Ireland. Open all…
- The Solas Croí Eco Spa forms a central part to the Brandon House Hotel complex in New Ross, County Wexford. Offering a variety of treatments and therapies, it is the…
- New Ross Golf Club, New Ross, County Wexford, is a parkland course of 18 holes, which came into play in May 1995. It has panoramic views of New Ross featuring hills…
Heritage and monuments
National monuments open to visitors within 20 km, plus nationally rated buildings in New Ross from the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage.
- A beautiful monastery nestled between the waters of the Barrow and the Aughavaud was founded here in the 7th-century by Moling Luachra, known today as St.
- Ballyhack Castle is located on a steep slope in a commanding position overlooking Waterford estuary. The castle, a large tower house, is thought to have been built c.
- A Cistercian abbey, founded c. 1200 by William, the Earl Marshall, and named after Tintern in Wales. The remains consist of nave, chancel, tower, chapel and cloister.
- An outstanding Cistercian abbey founded in the second half of the 12th century. The church with its Romanesque details dates from this period.
Walks and nature
Waymarked trails from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register and NPWS parks and nature reserves, starting near New Ross 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 New Ross
- What's on across Leinster this week, refreshed every Monday.
- Thinking of moving here? Living in New Ross covers prices, rents and schools. Median sale price €210,006.
- 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.