Local knowledge, practical tips, and in-depth guides to help you get the most out of your visit.
What to see in the five-minute square at the heart of Waterford. Reginald's Tower, the Medieval Museum, the Bishop's Palace, the cathedrals, and the route between them, ordered to fit a half-day.
Read guideHow to cycle the full 46km Waterford Greenway from Bilberry to Dungarvan in a day. Bike hire, the route west, where to stop, and how to get back.
Read guideWhat to eat in Waterford and where, from the Waterford Blaa to the city's Bib Gourmand. A locally-voiced guide to fine dining, casual dining, the Apple Market, and the bakeries.
Read guideWhat the 50-minute House of Waterford Crystal tour actually shows. The mould room, blowing, marking, cutting, sculpting, and engraving stages, the heritage-workshop framing, ticket options, and how the visit fits into a half-day on the Mall.
Read guideHow to plan a visit to Winterval, the Christmas festival that takes over Waterford city from mid-November to 23 December. What's free, what's ticketed, where it all happens, and what works with young children.
Read guideA driving day along the Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark west of Waterford city. The mining heritage, the coastal villages from Tramore to Dungarvan, the beaches and viewpoints, and a sensible route to fit it into a day.
Read guideA practical guide to Waterford for families. The Waterford Treasures museums including the King of the Vikings VR experience and the Epic walking tour, a family-sized stretch of the Greenway, and Tramore beach and amusements.
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