ALL the family will have lots to explore at Wells House and Gardens with enchanting woodlands, fairy trails, Gruffalo walks, an animal farm and an adventure playground.
Just one and a half hours from Dublin, this popular spot has something for all ages with entry at just €5 for little ones.
Voted Ireland’s number one family day out by the Irish Hospitality Awards, the Wells estate sprawls across 450 acres.
With the prices of almost everything going up, this family day out won’t break the bank.
Tickets to enter the property start from €9 for adults, €7 for seniors and students and €5 for children.
A family ticket, which provides admission for two adults and up to three children starts from €24.
And even better, kids under two can enter for free.
This includes access to the gardens, arboretum, Lady Frances Fairy & Gruffalo Walk, Mogue’s Enchanted Woodland Walk, the animal farm and the adventure playground.
This 17th Century Victorian Manor House, which dates back to the Cromwell days, also has lots of picnic areas.
The Wexford property was remodelled in the 1830s by architect Daniel Robertson, who also landscaped the parkland and gardens.
Visitors can embark on two Woodland Walks with mystical dragons, fairies and trolls along the way.
Little ones will love the adventure playground with fun slides, climbing frames, ropes and swings.
The animal farm is home to pygmy goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, budgies, meerkats and much more.
Animal lovers can avail of the Meet the Meerkat Experience where you can feed them tasty treats and play with them with their favourite toys.
The Exotic Animal Encounter is one of a kind experience.
Meet the mischievous raccoon Bonnie and spend some time with tortoises Crush and Squirt.
Guests will get the chance to meet, feed and bath the giant tortoise and share a biccy with some cheeky racoons.
Take in the stunning view from the terraced gardens or explore the arboretum.
PRICING DETAILS
For adult entry and the house tour tickets are €17 and €9 for children.
For a family pass and a house tour, it costs just €32.
Indulge in some afternoon tea and sweet treats from €42 per person.
Located in the sunny south east in Co Wexford, Wells House is just a stone’s throw away from the beautiful Blue Flag Beach at Morriscastle.
Make a staycation of it and stay in on the self-catering cottages.
For overnight guests, kids can eat for free at their sister hotel The Upton Court Hotel in nearby Kilmuckridge.
