Activities In Waterford Ireland
The Fitzwilton 4 star hotel Waterford is the most conveniently located hotels in Waterford. Waterford is probably best known as the home of crystal in Ireland but it is also referred to as the capital of the "Sunny South East" region of Ireland.
The county is home to a host of activities and attractions including the following:
Adventure Centre
Dunmore East Adventure Centre offers water and land based
activities, while there are many opportunities to sail, windsurf, canoe
and water ski.
Beaches
Waterford boasts a number of golden sandy beaches including
those at Ardmore, Bunmahon, Clonea, Dunmore East, Woodstown and Tramore
Cycling
Cycling around the outskirts of Waterford, especially along the shores of the River Nore offers some spectacular scenery
Fishing
The main rivers for fishing in Waterford are the River Blackwater and
the River Suir. These are known for salmon, sea trout, brown trout,
rainbow trout, roach, dace, perch, gudgeon, bream, eels, pike, mullet
and shad. Visit: http://www.cfb.ie/fishing_in_ireland/
Family Recreation Centre
Leisure Zone Family Recreation Centre – Bowling, Ice Skating, Video Games , Pool & Snooker...
Williamstown, Co. Waterford
Tel: (058) 872466, Fax: (058) 872488
Email: info@leizurezone.ie Web: www.leisurezone.ie
Garter Lane Arts Theatre
Garter Lane is a mere minutes walk from the Fitzwilton Hotel.
Theatre, dance, comedy, music, film, literature, visual art and
children's art – Garter Lane Arts Centre has a vibrant and exciting
year-round programme for everyone and you can now book online - NO
BOOKING FEES APPLY!
Golf
The Fitzwilton Hotel in Waterford is close to a delightful
range of challenging courses. Allow us to book your golf for you as
Fitzwilton Guests are entitled to reduced on 9 courses in the
surrounding areas. Fore! more information, click here
Grey Hound Racing at Kilcohan Park
When your planning an individual or group night it can be hard to organise a night that keeps everyone in your party happy. At Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium we offer a broad range of facilities and services to suit everyone’s tastes. Whether you are planning a Birthday party, Hen/Stag night, staff night out, family occasion, friends catch up, team night out - we can cater for them all. And with so many venues and locations available within the stadium, you are sure to find one that’s perfect for your occasion.
Call our reservations line on 1890 269 969 for all details or email sales@igb.ie and we guarantee you a night of thrilling entertainment and a selection of packages to suit everyone
Fitzwilton Residents get a special reduced rate. Enquire at the Fitzwilton Hotel on 051 846900
Horse Racing at Tramore Race Course
Tramore racecourse is where the turf meets the surf and it is one of the most intimate stages for racing in Ireland. The 4-day mid-August festival (incorporating 3 evening meetings) has everything a summer racing festival should have: sun (usually), sea, sand, spectacular racing and anything else that takes your fancy on a hot summers day. It offers a great opportunity to take a racing holiday because of the great amenities on your doorstep in Tramore, one of the premier seaside resorts in Ireland.
You won't have to work so hard to keep the children amused before or
after the racing because they are catered for like at no other venue in
the Tramore funfair and amusement park. During the Winter holiday
season the first day of the 2-day New Year's Eve/Day meeting is a great
place to start off those end of year festivities and the following day
an even better place to finish them off in style. Tramore and Waterford
people in general are an enthusiastic racing crowd and this, coupled
with a strong following from surrounding counties, ensures a good
atmosphere at all the meetings. The racing is an even mix of flat and
jump races.
Visit www.goracing.ie
Horse Riding
Waterford is the perfect location for Horse Riding and is ideal for
trail riding and pony trekking on its beaches, moorlands, mountain and
riverside tracks.
Kilotteran Equitation Centre Ltd, Kilotteran, Co. Waterford
Tel: (051) 384158, Fax: (051) 384712.
Lake Tour Stables, Tramore, Co. Waterford
Tel: (051) 381958, Fax: (051) 381996
Mountaineering
The nearby Comeragh mountains are great for hillwalking and
mountaineering. You can join the Comeragh Mountaineering Club and
explore the wild beauty of this mountain range.
Surfing
Tramore Beach is famous worldwide for its wonderful surfing
conditions. For those of you new to the sport you can get lessons from
the Tramore Surf Club. Visit: http://www.surftbay.com/surfschool.php
Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre
The beauty of Waterford Crystal is renowned worldwide and their visitor
centre just outside the city is well worth a visit. Also, Fitzwilton
hotel guests can avail of FREE passes to the Waterford Crystal Tour.. Click here for more details
Walking
There are many fantastic walks in Waterford including Coastal,
Mountain, Waterway, Woodland and Historical Walks. You can choose from
a variety of walk types and difficulty levels.
