Things to do
Sightseeing
You're first stop should be Reginald's Tower located across from the Hotel. Also a visit Waterford Crystal's Visitors Centre and Waterford magnificent Christchurch Cathedral or the City Art Collection in Greyfriars Gallery is a must. Click HERE for a Cultural guide to the city.
Waterford Museum of Treasures at the Granary brings together an extensive range of rare and beautiful artefacts that are brought to life by the latest technology. http://www.waterfordtreasures.com/
Family Friendly Fun
Waterford and the surrounding area is the ideal destination for some real family fun. Whether it's checking out the new playgound in the Peoples Park just 3 minutes from the hotel or taking a trip back in time on the Waterford and Suir Valley Railway, there is something for all the family. Download the Failte Ireland Family Friendly brochure HERE for more ideas.
Here are some Websites to help you plan a great trip for all the family.....
For those great days out in the sunny southeast check out a day with the gang in The Dunmore East Adventure Centre or Visit Lily the Llama at The Copper Coast Mini Farm.
For Rain Day Fun - Run Amuk in Tramore, Storm Cinema in Waterford City or The Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross
Theatre & Cinema
Waterford has a selection of Theatres and Cinemas. Garter Lane Arts Centre, Storm Cinema. Please click here to view the latest Theatre Royal brochure. The Theatre Royal is located opposite the Tower Hotel and has recently been re-furbished.
An exciting and broad range events year-round makes The Garter Lane Arts Centre, a must for Theatre and Art lovers who visit the city. Click here to check out their latest programme.
Local Festivals and Entertainment
Waterford hosts the SPRAOI STREET FESTIVAL, "The Biggest Street Carnival in Ireland" Fun, Fun, Fun for all the family. Waterford City. Every August Bank Holiday Weekend the streets and quays of Waterford city are transformed. For this years programme check out http://www.spraoi.com/festival.htm.
Sean Dunne Writers Festival - Over nearly 20 top authors and poets are gathering in Waterford on the 18th, 19th and 20th of March to participate in one of Ireland’s most prestigious writers festivals. For more details check out http://www.seandunne.ie/index.php
For more festival information click HERE.
Shopping
Waterford City contains hundreds of shops which cater for a wide variety of interests and consumers. The main shopping area within the city is located in and around Barronstrand Street and Broad Street. For the best in Fashion, Accessories, Homewares, Crafts or the perfect gift from Waterford why not check out.......
Farmers Markets
Ardkeen Producers Market Ardkeen Quality Food Store 2nd Sunday of every month Kevin Jephson 051 574620
Dunhill Farmers Market Parish Hall Last Sunday of month 11.30-2pm Catherine Kelleher
Kilmacthomas Friday 9.30-2pm Eithne Mackey -086 1073074
Lismore Farmers Market Blackwater Valley 02-6621-5916
Waterford Farmers Market Jenkins Lane Saturday 10-4pm Sinead Cheevers - 087 9398813
Sports
Waterford offers everything you could ask for in terms of recreation and amenities. All along the coastline, centres can offer sailing, sea-kayaking, windsurfing, kitesurfing, waterskiing, sea-angling and diving.
Greyhound Racing is a great Fun night out for all. Logon to http://www.igb.ie/Waterford for further details.
Waterford & Tramore Racecourse has been providing exciting entertainment for racing fans in south east Ireland for more than 200 years. Details on uncoming events can be found at http://www.tramore-racecourse.com/
For the very best of Waterfords fine beaches why not head to Woodstown for a bracing walk on the beach. For the adventurous grab a board and surf the world famous waves in Tramore. Paul and Linda in Oceanics will be happy to help with advice, board hire and lessons. Logon to http://www.oceanics.ie/ for further details. Or why not explore the Copper Coast by Kayak. Mike and the team can be contacted through their website http://seapaddling.com/
Cocktail Classes
Revolution Bar in the city is a greaty venue for cocktail making classes. Their award winning mixologist will show you how to make, and explain the history behind some of today’s most popular cocktails. Please click here for more information.
Nightlife
Waterford has an excellent range of bars and nightclubs to choose from. Revolution Bar and Escape Nightclub are located on John's Street in the city centre and are very popular with locals and visitors to the city. For more information visit www.revolutionwaterford.com and www.escapewaterford.com
