Visit Wells House and Gardens

Victorian Manor House in the heart of the Wexford Countryside

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Wells House & Gardens

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

Explore 450 acres of enchanting woodlands & gardens, with fairy trails & Gruffalo walks, animal farm, adventure playground, guided tours and so much more.

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!

Would you prefer more time to relax and explore? Stay a little longer by booking in to one of our self-catering cottages in the courtyard.

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ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRYSIDE

COURTYARD COTTAGES

Newly renovated self-catering cottages in the heart of the estate.

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.

Unwind amidst the natural beauty or engage in the various activities and amenities on offer on the estate.

Wells House serves as an ideal base for exploring the treasures of Wexford and the south east of Ireland.

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WELLS HOUSE AND GARDENS

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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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MAKING MEMORIES

BOOKABLE EXPERIENCES

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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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Fun Family Days Out, Not to be missed!

Year after year Wells House and Gardens continues to host a number of events that our visitors look forward to attending!

From Easter hunt to Classic Car Show, Classic Bike Show, Food Fast, Halloween Pumpkin Patch and our very special Christmas Experience, these events have become firm favourites with our visitors and we look forward to welcoming you to create new memories each year!

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We have kept our all-time favourite activities from past years and
added some fun additions such as our new and approved
Animal Farm, with our mischievous Meerkats. We have also
added a new Interactive House Tour led by a Victorian Maid for older
kids and a Gardeners

GROUP DAYS OUT AT WELLS HOUSE AND GARDENS

School Tours
At Wells House

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Relax, unwind and enjoy your retirement with the help of
Wells House & Gardens. Discover our arboretum and wander
our historic grounds. Enjoy a fresh homemade scone with clotted
cream and jam overlooking the beautiful estate of Wells.

A DAY OUT AT WELLS

Active Retirement
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Experience the luxury of Afternoon Tea in the elegant setting of Wells
House overlooking the stunning terrace gardens.

A DAY OUT AT WELLS

Afternoon Tea
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Meet the meerkats

House Tours

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Come meet our meerkat mob at Wells House and Gardens for an unforgettable and fun experience for all the family!

Discover the 400-year-old history of our 17th Century House by taking a guided tour of the house. (selected days only)

Join us at one of our many family events from Easter Hunt, Classic Car Show, Halloween to Christmas fun.

Meet the Meerkat Experience Wells House Wexford

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.

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.

We had a lovely visit to this wonderful estate, which offers a perfect mix of history, nature, and family-friendly fun. The house tour was well organised and informative, offering an insight into the property's history with an engaging guide and beautifully preserved rooms. The gardens and grounds are a true highlight—especially the walled garden, which was absolutely beautiful in full bloom. There was a little farm yard with rabbits, guine pigs, goats and chickens. The playground and woodland walk were a great space for children to explore and play.

what our visitors say

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I visited Wells House yesterday as part of a Volunteer Group and had a wonderful time. Loved the tour of the house and its history. Our guide was excellent and her love for the house shone through. We toured the beautiful gardens and were very well looked after too by the Cafe staff. Many thanks to all at Wells House for a most enjoyable day.

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Self Catering accommodation wexford wells house

We stayed last weekend for 3 nights. I fell across Wells House self catering accommodation online by accident really and we were so glad. We had a really lovely stay. The newly renovated accommodation is lovely. It had everything we needed. After the gates close to the public we had the grounds to ourselves more or less. There were a few other cottages occupied but we saw very few people. It was so peaceful. It was very good value for money we felt. The staff were lovely and helpful. The kids loved the animals, the walks and the playground. We attended the teddy bears picnic which the kids loved. We thought this place was a real hidden gem. We will definitely be back

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We live in the bordering county of Wicklow so my wife and I went down to Wells House for a day trip. This place is a hidden gem and well worth a visit. It’s a beautiful historical property with gorgeous gardens and woodland walks. There is also self catering accommodation on site. All of the staff we met were super friendly and always checked to see if they could help you in any way. We will definitely be back.

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Plan your day at wells house and gardens here Source: TripAdvisor

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what our visitors say

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Plan your day at wells house and gardens here

what our visitors say

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what our visitors say

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More about self-catering stays Source : Trip Advisor

Source : Trip Advisor

We live in the bordering county of Wicklow so my wife and I went down to Wells House for a day trip. This place is a hidden gem and well worth a visit. It’s a beautiful historical property with gorgeous gardens and woodland walks. There is also self catering accommodation on site.
All of the staff we met were super friendly and always checked to see if they could help you in any way. We will definitely be back.

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Victorian Manor House in the heart of the Wexford Countryside

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ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRYSIDE

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WELLS HOUSE AND GARDENS

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MAKING MEMORIES

BOOKABLE EXPERIENCES

Afternoon Tea

Guided House Tour

Guided Tour of the Gardens

Meerkat Experience

Exotic Animal Experience

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