Waterford City and the County Waterford are one of Ireland's real gems!
Founded by the Vikings over 1000 years ago, Ireland's oldest city is still boasts a rich and vibrant heritage. There are many fantastic things to see and do in Waterford city and the surrounding county. The streets burst with colour and fun during the
Spraoi street art festival in the summer:
Autumn brings the
Waterford Harvest Festival, where you can sample the famous “blaa” bread rolls, and winter hails the magical
Winterval festival, which runs from 20
th November to 23
rd December.
Reginald's Tower, a 13
th century circular defence tower, houses a fascinating exhibition about the city's rich history, and no trip to Waterford is complete without a visit to the famous
House of Waterford Crystal, where you can enjoy a factory tour and watch the craftsmen at work using traditional production methods to sculpt the perfect piece of authentic Irish crystal.
Not only can you delve into the city's past, but also take a lovely stroll along Waterford's stunning Garden Trail, which takes in Lismore Castle and Tramore House Gardens:
http://bit.ly/1Xjst40.
The magnificent UNESCO
Copper Coast Geopark is another one of County Waterford's many treasures, and you can enjoy exploring this region on a series of walking trails and enjoy the fascinating geological and mining exhibition at the Visitor Centre.
If you are planning to travel a little further afield, you can take in the “Viking Triangle” and other surrounding areas with the help of our South East itinerary, which you can access via the following link:
http://bit.ly/1NwIHCk.
Waterford city and county are bursting with life, and we know you will have a wonderful time exploring this superb region!