Summer Weekend in Southwest Wales
Hook and Crook Ireland
FRIDAY 15TH – SUNDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER
£399pp
SUNDAY 17TH – SATURDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER
£935
A fabulous weekend break taking in a garden and The Royal Mint Experience.
From our base in County Wexford, we discover Ireland’s Ancient East, a region of legends and stories form ancient tome to modern day. Wander down the cobbled street of medieval towns, see the worlds’ oldest working lighthouse, explore castles and gorgeous gardens, in addition to visiting cosmopolitan Kilkenny. Day 1 After collection from home, we travel to a South Wales for our overnight stay. Day 2 This morning we travel to Ireland, by ferry, and arrive at our hotel. Day 3 Today we begin the day in New Ross with a guided tour of the 1840s Dunbrody Famine Shop and its insight and interpretation of the Irish emigrant experience. From here, we travel to the Hook Peninsula to see the worlds oldest operational lighthouse with stunning views from the Hook headland. We continue to Johnstown Castle where we enjoy a guided tour of the Gothic-Revival Castle and time to explore the Irish Agricultural Museum, lake walks and ornamental gardens. Day 4 Today begins in Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, with a tour at the House of Waterford Crystal, where glowing balls of molten crystal are blown in front of your eyes. We continue onto the coastal town of Dungarvan, before heading along ‘The Copper Coast’ and enjoying some free time in the seaside resort of Tramore. Day 5 This morning we have a short drive to Huntingdon Castle and Gardens. Here we enjoy a guided tour with a family member who will tell tales of this beautiful castle and gardens. We continue along the Mount Leinster Heritage Trail, through Fenagh and Bagenalstown to Kilkenny for some free time. Day 6 We return to our overnight hotel in South Wales. Day 7 After breakfast we continue our journey back to East Anglia. AT A GLANCE ] Guided Tour of Dunbrody Famine Ship ] Waterford Crystal Factory Tour Riverside Park Hotel
Day 1 Depart from your home and travel to Carmarthen, arriving late afternoon at the Ivy Bush Hotel for 2 nights stay. Day 2 We spend the morning in the city of Swansea, with its long bay which gives fantastic views over the coast. Swansea is home to a host of museums, independent stores and interesting attractions which will give you more than enough to enjoy in the city. This afternoon we head north-west to the National Botanic Garden of Wales. Set in the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside, the Garden is a fascinating blend of the modern and historic with a variety of gardens and other interesting things to see. Day 3 After breakfast we leave and begin our journey home. Making a stop at the fascinating Royal Mint Experience at Llantrisant where we can learn about how the coins we use every day are made.
AT A GLANCE ] National Botanic Garden of Wales ] Royal Mint Experience Ivy Bush, Carmarthen The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel is within walking distance of Carmarthen town centre and was once a favourite retreat for Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton, sympathetically modernised, the hotel retains its old-world charm blended with modern day facilities. www.ivybushroyal.co.uk
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The modern 4-star Riverside Hotel is picturesquely located along the banks of the River Slaney on the edge of the bustling market town of Enniscorthy. The hotel has a lift. https://www.riversideparkhotel.com/
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