WELLS FOOD FEST

  Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 13th! ️

The Wells Food Fest returns, bursting with flavour and fun for the whole family.

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10:00am - 5:00pm

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Welcome to

Wells House & Gardens

Voted Ireland’s #1 family day out by the Irish Hospitality Awards.

Explore 450 acres of enchanting woodlands & gardens, including fairy & Gruffalo walks, animal farm, playground, Mogue’s walk & much more. Would you prefer more time to relax? Why not book a week away in our onsite accommodation in the courtyard cottages.

Spend a day with the elegant backdrop of our 17th century Victorian House and a history dating back to the days of Cromwell and the famine. Stroll the formal gardens and arboretum, enjoy a picnic on the terrace and lawns!

At Wells House & Gardens we pride ourselves on our unique surroundings. We invite you to relax amongst 450 acres of woodlands and walks, let the little one’s play in our adventure playground, meet all the animals in Animal farm and explore the Arboretum, Fairy walk and Mogue’s walk. Don’t forget to say hi to the Gruffalo!

The house at Wells House and Gardens is open exclusively for guided tours on selected dates.

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Double bed with white linen in soft lighting with dormer windows in the Gamekeeper Cottage at Wells

BOOK YOUR STAY

BOOK YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY AT OUR SELF-CATERING COTTAGES

For those seeking a quaint rural retreat in a unique setting, the self-catering Courtyard Cottages at Wells House provide a charming blend of rustic authenticity and modern comfort set in the heart of  the Estate. Spanning 450 acres of enchanting woodlands and pathways, visitors can unwind amidst the natural beauty or engage in the various activities and amenities on the estate.

Wells House serves as an ideal base for exploring the treasures of Wexford.

Whether reveling in the tranquility of the gardens, embarking on local adventures, or savoring the comforts of the Courtyard Cottages, visitors are sure to find a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration here at Wells House and Gardens

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ANNUAL PASS 

annual membership at wells house & gardens

Visit Wells House and Gardens throughout the year

Unlock a year of unforgettable experiences with a 2025 Wells House & Gardens Annual Membership! Enjoy unlimited access to the enchanting estate, including woodland walks, stunning gardens, and the family-friendly animal farm.

With exclusive member perks, free entry to our non ticketed events like the Wells Food Fest and Classic Car Show, it’s the perfect way to enjoy Wexford’s premier destination all year long.

Treat yourself or gift someone special a year of magic and memories!

 

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Head Gardener at Wells walking alongside a lady on his right explaining the planting in the Walled Garden during a Garden Tour

MAKING MEMORIES

BOOKABLE EXPERIENCES AT WELLS HOUSE

Afternoon Tea

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Guided House Tour

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Guided Tour of the Gardens

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Meerkat Experience

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Exotic Animal Experience

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our historic grounds. Enjoy a fresh homemade scone with clotted
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Wells House & Gardens

Things To Do

GARDENS ENCHANTED WOODLAND WALKS ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND The gardens at Wells House & Gardens were designed by renowned architect Daniel Robertson between the years of 1835 and 1838 and he introduced many landscape features You can also explore the natural beauty of Wells House & Gardens as you meander through the beautiful woodlands and discover the fairies and Gruffalos hidden within the trees.

We all love to play and Wells House & Gardens is the place to do it with our state of the art adventure playground GARDEN TOURS ARBORETUM Animal farm Join our Head Gardener, Kevin, for an informative and informal walking tour, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the restoration and upkeep of these historic gardens.
From the formal terrace gardens the second piece of restoration work on the grounds of the Wells estate undertaken since opening to the public was the arboretum. Part of the fun when visiting Wells House and Gardens is a visit to the Animal Farm where you will meet our cute and cuddly residents.

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Meet the Meerkat Experience Wells House Wexford meet the meerkats Come meet our meerkat mob at Wells House and Gardens for an unforgettable and fun experience for all the family!
Events Join us at one of our many family events from Easter Hunt, Classic Car Show, Halloween to Christmas fun.
 House Tours Join us on Saturday and Sunday at Wells House and discover
the 400-year-old history of our 17th Century House by taking a guided tour of the house. Animal Farm Part of the fun when visiting Wells House and Gardens is a visit to the Animal Farm where you will meet our cute and cuddly residents. ENCHANTED WOODLAND WALKS You can also explore the natural beauty of Wells House & Gardens as you meander through the beautiful woodlands and discover the fairies and Gruffalos hidden within the trees.
 GARDENS The gardens at Wells House & Gardens were designed by renowned architect Daniel Robertson between the years of 1835 and 1838 and he introduced many landscape features ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND We all love to play and Wells House & Gardens is the place to do it with our state of the art adventure playground ARBORETUM From the formal terrace gardens the second piece of restoration work on the grounds of the Wells estate undertaken since opening to the public was the arboretum. SlideSlideSlideSlideSlideSlideSlideSlide