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www.wellshouse.ie
Ballyedmond, Gorey
Co. Wexford
Tel: 053 9186737
Waiting to be explored is Wells House & Gardens, a Great Victorian House and Gardens in the heart of Wexford. Wells House has something for all generations to enjoy and share:
• The Lady Frances Woodland Walk
Discover hidden treasures in a verdant landscape of mature plants and trees.
• Victorian Terrace Gardens
Relax in our beautifully restored formal gardens based on the original Daniel Robertson plans of the 1830s.
• Adventure Playground
Zip lines, swings, slides and climbing frames, perfect for kids up to 40.
• Living Victorian House Tour
Experience real life in a Victorian Great house through the eyes of Lady Frances and the residents of Wells House
• Wells House Archery
Let the resident Archer show you how to shoot a bow at the only 3D course in Ireland open to the public.
• Wells House Falconry
Come and meet our Falconers majestic birds on a hawk walk
• Mrs Stones Tearooms
Enjoy morning coffees, light lunches and afternoon teas. For that special treat join us for our delicious high tea.
• Visit Santa at Wells House
See your childrens faces light up as they visit Santa in the Great Hall of Wells House & Gardens. Each visit is allocated to only one family so Santa will have plenty of time to chat to all your little ones before he sets off on his travels on the 24th!
• Christmas Market
Visit our christmas market where you can purchase a unique selection of craft and quality vintage wares put together by our resident artisans, a perfect opportunity to pick up a special gift
Come to wander and explore all this historic home has to offer and witness how the house and Arboretum, Lake and Ha Has are further restored for future generations.
Opening Times:
10am to 6pm daily (May to September)
11am to 4pm daily (October to April)*
*For the month of December there will be a single tour at 1pm daily
NOTE: The facilities at Wells House & Gardens are wheelchair accessible and are suitable for those with restricted mobility. For full details please contact us.
Visitors to Wells House & Gardens are charged €6 entry per car. Please note the automatic barrier accepts €2 & €1 coins only so please come prepared.
Additional charges:
• The House Tour costs €5 per adult, €2 for children over four (family, senior, student and group rates available). Tours typically take 45 minutes, for the month of September tours will be run daily at 2pm and 4pm, and 12, 2 & 4pm at Saturdays and Sundays. From October to April, tours will be at 2pm and 3pm daily.
• Archery costs €15 per adult or €50 for a family of four i.e. 2 adults and 2 children (for larger families the fifth family member goes free).
• The one hour Hawk Walk with our resident falconer costs €25 per person or €60 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children. Booking is essential.