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Destination Waterford

Heritage – Viking Triangle The Bishops Palace • The elegant 1743 Bishop’s Palace is the home of the Treasures of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Medieval Museum • The only building on the island to incorporate two medieval chambers, the 13th century Choristers’ Hall and the 15th century Mayor’s Wine Vault. Reginald's Tower • Waterford’s landmark monument and Ireland’s oldest civic building. It has been in continuous use for over 800 years. Epic Tour of Waterford, Irelands oldest city • The only tour in Ireland that gives you access to five national monuments ranging in date from 1190AD to 1783. King of the Vikings • Viking Virtual Reality Adventure is a world first and is located in a reproduction Waterford Viking house at the very apex of the City’s Viking Triangle

The Bishop’s Palace The third in the trinity of museums that make up Waterford Treasures Museums is the Bishop’s Palace. The palace was built in 1743 by the renowned Anglo-Indian architect Richard Castle. It is located among a collection of remarkable 18th century buildings in the heart of the Viking Triangle and is immediately opposite the House of Waterford Crystal. This museum of 18th, 19th and 20th century Waterford is a must see. With enchanting stories and remarkable insights, the re-enactor guides take you through the grand reception rooms that are furnished with the best of Irish 18th century furniture, paintings, silverware and glassware including the oldest piece of historic Waterford glass dating from the 1780 ’s .

Medieval Museum Waterford’s Medieval Museum, tells the story of life in the city during the era and incorporates several preserved medieval structures within its walls, not least the beautiful Chorister’s Hall. Carefully preserving several medieval structures within its walls, the Museum was opened to the public in August 2012. Among the exhibits on display are the 4m-long Great Charter Roll dating from 1372, which was viewed by Queen Elizabeth II during her historic visit to Ireland, and the 15th century cloth-of-gold vestments – Ireland’s finest late medieval treasures. The Dalmatic vestment is one of the most important pieces from the set of Waterford vestments on display at the new Medieval Museum, Cathedral Square.

Epic Tour of Waterford The Epic Tour of the Viking Triangle is a theatrical comedy whirlwind journey with props, costumes, singing, dancing and plenty of craic!. And the message is to bring the kids, bring your granny, bring everybody – because it’s suitable for families of all ages to enjoy. The Epic Tour is written by Waterford writer Liam Meagher, who many people will know through his work with Little Red Kettle over many years. Sharing our Stories scheme enables Waterford Treasures to really animate the wonderful stories of The Viking Triangle and allows everyone to enjoy the fascinating history of Waterford in an interactive and fun way. The tour is a full costumed re-enactment brought to life by Waterford Treasures on-site team of actors and is a unique family friendly addition to the tourism offering in Waterford.

Reginald’s Tower Reginald’s Tower is the first in a trinity of museums that make up Waterford Treasures Museums. This remarkable landmark 12th century building is the only monument in Ireland named in honour of a Viking. Situated at the apex of the Viking Triangle it houses the treasures of Viking Waterford. On display is the full set of weapons from a Viking warriors grave the only set to survive in Ireland. Also included is the famous 12th century gold and silver Waterford Kite Brooch the finest piece of 12th century secular metal work ever found in Ireland. An imaginative AV presentation on the top floor tells the eleven hundred year old story of the tower from 914 to 2014.

King of the Vikings This Viking Virtual Reality Adventure is a world first and is located in a reproduction Waterford Viking house at the very apex of the City’s Viking Triangle, where Reginald built his fort in 917. The visitor is beckoned to enter a darkened reception area by a hologram of King Reginald. Once inside evocatively animated information panels slowly and imperceptibly draw you back in time and away from the hustle and bustle of the modern city. Then thanks to ground breaking virtual reality visitors are invited to don special masks and are taken on a journey back to Viking times where the ghost of King Reginald spars with the ghost of an Irish Christian monk. The innovative technology brings the epic adventures of the Vikings to life, allowing visitors to experience them in a close and personal way.

Gardens Lismore Castle Gardens Spread over nearly 3 hectares, the historic gardens at Lismore Castle in County Waterford are divided into two very distinct and different halves. Curraghmore Estate Gardens The historic home of the 8th Marquis of Waterford. 2,500 acres of formal gardens, woodland and grazing fields make this the largest private demesne in Ireland Mount Congreve House & Gardens The gardens at Mount Congreve, Waterford, consist of around seventy acres of intensively planted woodland garden and a four acre walled garden. Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens The Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens, set in the beautiful seaside town of Tramore, eflect the life and extensive wanderings of Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, who grew up in Ireland.

Lismore Castle Gardens Spread over nearly 3 hectares, the historic gardens at Lismore Castle in County Waterford are divided into two very distinct and different halves. The Upper Garden is a complete example of the 17th-century walled garden first constructed here by Richard Boyle, the First Earl of Cork, in about 1605. The outer walls and terraces remain and the plantings have changed to match the tastes of those living within the castle. The Lower Garden was mostly created in the 19th century for the Sixth Duke of Devonshire, Joseph Paxton's patron. This garden is informal with shrubs, trees and lawns while the stately Yew Avenue is much older.

Curraghmore House and Gardens Curraghmore House in Waterford is the historic home of the 8th Marquis of Waterford. His ancestors (the de la Poers) came to Ireland from Normandy after a 100-year stopover in Wales around 1170, or, about 320 years before Columbus 'discovered' the New World. Some 2,500 acres of formal gardens, woodland and grazing fields make this the largest private demesne in Ireland and one of the finest places to visit in Ireland. A Sitka Spruce planted on the estate in the 1830s is among the tallest tree in Ireland and stands guard over King John's Bridge. Built in 1205 this stone-arched structure, spanning the Clodagh River, is the oldest bridge in Ireland. Twelve miles of famine relief boundary wall and four sturdy wrought iron gates surround the estate.

Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens The gardens pay homage to Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, and, most especially, to the fame he attained in Japan through his incomparable literary descriptions of the people, customs and culture of that country. The Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens have a wonderful and unique story to tell. In their style and planting they contain elements of the gardening traditions of the countries and cultures traversed by Hearn during his varied life. The journey begins in a Victorian Garden dedicated to the memory of Hearn’s happy childhood summers in Tramore. There is an American Garden, a Greek Garden and a traditional Japanese Tea garden, in addition to a stream garden, ponds, a waterfall and an extensive woodland area. The main elements of design, in particular the use of rocks and water and the plant selection, are influenced by the tradition of a Japanese strolling garden.

Mount Congreve Gardens The gardens at Mount Congreve, Waterford, consist of around seventy acres of intensively planted woodland garden and a four acre walled garden. The owner, the late Mr Ambrose Congreve, was inspired by Mr Lionel de Rothschild’s exceptional garden at Exbury in Hampshire, England. It was here that his interest in gardening was nurtured and he became infected with a passion and enthusiasm for plants such as Rhododendrons, Magnolias, Camellias and indeed many other floras from every continent in the world. The entire collection consists of over three thousand different trees and shrubs, more than two thousand Rhododendrons, six hundred Camellias, three hundred Acer cultivars, six hundred conifers, two hundred and fifty climbers and fifteen hundred herbaceous plants.

Sea & Coastline Experience Sea Paddling Explore Ireland’s coastline the safe and enjoyable way, with guided tours of Copper Mines, Saltee Islands, Suir EstuaryRiver Barrow Freedom Surf School Tramore The 5KM Blue Flag Surf Beach, Four Eco Systems and Amazing Coastline provide the perfect location to learn how to surf. Kitesurfing T-Bay Tramore Kitesurfing Ireland is the only centre to offer lessons in every season. Dunmore East Adventure Centre Specialising in family friendly kids summer camps, school tours, sailing & powerboat courses, Sea Kayaking, River Kayaking Copper Coast Geopark The Copper Coast is a stretch of the southern coast of Ireland in County Waterford. It is named