Events & Things to do

Activities, Attractions & Events in Wexford

As the residence of the Earls of Courtown, in its day Marlfield welcomed the gentry in their pursuit of leisure. The Bowe family have maintained the traditions of country pursuits and today guests can enjoy the luxury accommodations of the house and a host of activities. We also have a croquet lawn and tennis court on the grounds and many different breeds of duck and geese and black swans on the lake. Marlfield House is convenient located in North Wexford and is a perfect base for exploring Ireland’s Ancient East, especially Wicklow & Wexford. County Wexford is famous for its long white sandy beaches, pretty fishing villages, abbeys and castles and lush rolling countryside, the Sunny South East is awaiting discovery.

For more detailed guides please visit irelandsancienteast.com or visitwexford.ie

Activities & Events

Golf

Marlfield House Hotel is located close to many well-known Golf Clubs, which include the following:

Courtown 5 minutes, The European, Woodenbridge and Enniscorthy 25 minutes, Arklow 15 minutes, Druid’s Glen and Wexford Golf Club 45 minutes, St Helen’s Bay 55 minutes and Mount Juliet 1¼ hours. Others Golf courses in the area include Faithlegg Golf Club, Charlesland Golf Club and Blainroe. We will be happy to arrange tee times for our guests.

Croquet Lawn and Tennis Court

Tennis courts and croquet are available on the grounds. Please enquire at the reception.

Archery & Laser Pigeon Shooting

Marlfield House provides the perfect backdrop for both archery and laser pigeon shooting and we can arrange both for groups of 10 or more. Both are competitive and versatile sports where strength and accuracy are tested to the full.

Private Tours

Delve Deeper and immerse yourself in the stories of Wexford, the Cornerstone of Ireland’s Ancient East with a custom private tours with Gallivanting Tours. For more visit gallivanting.ie

Equestrian & Hunting

County Wexford offers beautiful horse riding trails. We can arrange riding in a local riding school for people with all levels of experience. The ‘Island Hunt’ hunts in our area every week. Our team would be delighted to arrange first class horses for a day’s hunting in the south east of Ireland for our guests. Please contact us for more details.

Local Events

Various events are taking place in the South East throughout the year. For more see visitwexford.ie

Attractions

Dunbrody Famine Ship

Explore the spectacular Dunbrody Famine Ship above and below deck, step back in time as costumed performers set the scene for a journey that transformed the lives of thousands and be immersed in the sights and sounds of a real life famine ship. For more visit dunbrody.com

Irish National Heritage Park

Take an incredible journey through 9000 years of Ireland’s past in our outdoor museum! Explore the world of our ancestors as you roam freely through 35 acres of woodlands and wetlands trails.

National 1798 Rebellion Centre

Fanned by flames of Revolution in America and France, the events of 1798 in Ireland are etched forever on Irish history. Vividly re-told in an exciting interpretation of events the “Rebellion Experience” at The National 1798 Rebellion Centre is not to be missed.

Johnstown Castle

Johnstown Castle Gardens, near Wexford Town, are lush ornamental gardens that adorn the castle estate, a popular destination for walks and picnics. The grounds feature a wide variety of trees and shrubs, representing the best aspects of a formal and wild garden.

Wexford Heritage Trail

An age-old gateway into Ireland, County Wexford is steeped in history dating back to the Stone Age, over 6,000 years ago. Journey through time and meet our ancestors – Celts, Christians, Vikings, Normans, French, Welsh and English – who have left us a quite remarkable heritage, unrivaled anywhere else in Ireland. For more information go to  visitwexford.ie

Gardens: Wexford Garden Trail

Wexford and Wicklow have more than a few very famous gardens including Powerscourt, Kilruddery, Mount Usher, Kilmokee, Johnstown Castle and a number of other gardens within 45 minutes drive from Marlfield. To discover gardens in County Wexford visit  Wexford Garden Trail of which Marlfield is also a member.

Walking: Wexford Walking Trail

In County Wexford we have a diversity of walking trails to accommodate a range of abilities and interests: mountain and hill walking; coastal; riverside; woodland; historic and scenic. For mopre information and trail maps visit wexfordwalkingtrail.ie

Walking: Wicklow Walking Trails

Marlfield is conveniently located to explore County Wicklow – The Garden of Ireland. Visit visitwicklow.ie for walking trails and maps.

Local Tours

County Wexford is famous for its long white sandy beaches, pretty fishing villages, abbeys and castles and lush rolling countryside, the sunny south east is awaiting discovery. Fore more details please enquire at the reception.

County Wicklow

The Garden of Ireland is steeped in history and scenic beauty. Glendalough and its monastic settlements, the Sally Gap and the Blessington lakes to name but a few specific spots, are all well worth a visit and just a short drive from Marlfield.

Kilkenny

Kilkenny is Ireland’s Medieval Capital and is the perfect destination for a day outing with its 12th Century Castle & Cathedral, Abbeys and many leading crafts persons.

Waterford Crystal

A guided tour of the famous Waterford Crystal factory where you will witness the craft of blowing and cutting glass in Ireland.

Crafts: Wexford Craft Trail

Across this historic county in the towns, villages and down country lanes you will find the studios of today’s practitioners of traditional crafts. For more information go to visitwexford.ie