Things to do & see in Waterford

Samuels Heritage B&B ideally located near Waterford City Centre
Contact Samuels Heritage to book Accommodation

DINING:

There is a great variety of excellent restaurants within a 3 – 6 mile radius (5 -10 kilometres) of Samuel's Heritage, ranging from quaint seafood-restaurants along the coast (Dunmore East) to superb dining pleasures in a myriad of wonderful restaurants, featuring both local and ethnic cuisine in Waterford and vicinity.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN WATERFORD:

Adventure Centre

Dunmore East Adventure Centre. Tel: +353 51 383783 www.dunmoreadventure.com

Sea Kayaking

Seapaddling.com. Tel: +353 51 393314 www.seapaddling.com


Surfing

Many of the surf clubs offer lessons as well as equipment hire. Most of the clubs offer other activities as well such as Nordic and eco walks and land yachting.

Freedom Surf School & Adventure.Tel: +353 51 386773 www.freedomsurfschool.com

Oceanic Manoeuvres Surf School. Tel: +353 51 390944 www.oceanics.ie

T-Bay Surf & Eco Centre. Tel: +353 51 391297 www.surftbay.com

Tramore Surf School. Tel: +353 51 391011 www.tramoresurfschool.com

Golf

For golfers there is a wide selection of courses and two great offers as a further enticement. The Three Club Golf Pass which costs €150 provides access to Waterford Castle, Faithlegg and Mount Juliet. All courses are 18 holes and their contact details are listed below.

Dunmore East Golf Club. Tel: +353 51 383151 www.dunmoreeastgolfclub.ie

Faithlegg Golf Club. Tel: +353 51 382241 www.faithlegg.com

Waterford Golf Club. Tel: +353 51 876748 www.waterfordgolfclub.com

Waterford Castle Golf Club. Tel: +353 51 871633 www.waterfordcastle.com

Williamstown Golf Club. Tel: +353 51 853131 www.waterfordcity.ie/city/golfcourse.htm

There are beaches and golf-courses (Golf Value Passes and Offers) in close vicinity to Samuel's Heritage, as well as hiking trails and opportunities for horseback-riding, cycling, fishing and various water-sports (Dunmore East Adventure Centre) such as Surfing & sailing & swimming. (Splash World - Tramore)

SIGHTSEEING:

Bishop's Palace

The newly restored Bishop's Palace charts the history of Waterford from 1700 to 1970 and gives a wonderful insight into the history of what was up to the 1750s, Ireland’s second city. Waterford city boasts the finest collection of 18th century architecture of any city in Ireland outside of Dublin and its great legacy from the period is its elegant silverware and, of course, fine glassmaking. Visitors to the Bishop’s Palace will see the oldest piece of Waterford Crystal in the world - a decanter made in the 1780’s



Waterford is also home to the world-famous Waterford-Crystal factory

House of Waterford Crystal
The new House of Waterford Crystal, comprises an actual living and breathing crystal factory tour, fascinating visitor centre and opulent retail store housing the largest collection of Waterford Crystal in the world. Take a guided factory tour, giving you first hand access to all areas of traditional crystal production.

Walking Tours of Waterford

Walking Tours of Waterford gives the visitor a good insight into the History of Waterford through a 1 hr. exploration of the city by foot. Jack Burchall 00353 51 873711

Reginald's Tour -over 1000 year old Round-tower - eldest surviving Building in the City & eldest civic Building in Ireland.

Christ Church Cathedral has been at the heart of Waterford City since the 10Th Century when the Vikings built the first Church on the site. The restored and refurbished cathedral is a magnificent 18Th Century building designed by John Roberts. The building is steeped in the heritage and history of Waterford with medieval tombs, memorial wall plaques, and beautiful stucco plasterwork ceiling. A regular programme of concerts and recitals takes place at the cathedral through out the year.

Enjoy a relaxing coffee in serene surroundings or browse in the gift shop. Treasure Trail, Animal Trail and colouring for children. A regular programme of concerts and recitals take place in the cathedral. Read more about Christ Church Cathedral Read less about Christ Church Cathedral.

Waterford Heritage Genealogical Centre
The centre is located in a small lane between George’s and Patricks street. It is next to the ruins of the French Church. This centre specializes in tracing county Waterford’s ancestry. There are Church registers dating from 1655 and other surveys, rolls and census lists are used as resources. You can also learn from an audiovisual presentation, which examines the heritage of the people of Waterford.

LOCATION: Waterford Heritage Genealogical Centre, Patrick's Church, Jenkins Lane, Waterford
OPENING TIMES: Hours Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm; Fri 9am-2pm
PRICE: Prices Free admission; basic search fee €40
CONTACT: Phone (051) 876123, Fax (051) 850645
Web: www.waterford-heritage.ie




For bookings or more information please contact Samuel's Heritage Bed & Breakfast, Waterford