Festivals, Attractions and Activities in Tramore and Waterford 2023

Middle Distance Triathlon (1.9k Swim 90k Bike 21k Run) located in Tramore, taking in Dungarvan and the stunning Copper Coast .

Date: TBC.

The show has certainly cemented itself as the premier Truck & Motor Show on its kind in Ireland. This two-day event which takes place in Dungarvan on the 11th and 12th of July 2020. Dungarvan is just 40 minutes drive from Tramore making a great day out for the family.

The show has been attracting exhibitors and attendees from Ireland and the UK, who have agreed that the Waterford Truck and Motor Show, is completely unrivalled in Ireland.

In addition to the business and commercial aspect of the event, they have paid particular attention to families attending and offer a range of entertainment, activities and retail stands that will keep the whole family entertained for the day. As a not-for-profit organisation, this year the Waterford Truck and Motor Show are committing proceeds from the event to the RNLI Lifeboats.

What to see…… Custom and Vintage Lorries – HGV and LGV – Every Day Working Lorries & Fleets – Trade Stands – New Trucks.

Dates: TBC

Pack your running gear and have a guilt free holiday!

Waterford Viking Marathon is the biggest and best running event in the South East of Ireland.The 2020 event will include a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter and Relay Marathon option – a challenge for all levels!

The route will then take runners over its’ two infamous bridges, Rice Bridge in the City and the iconic Thomas Francis Meagher Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in Ireland, followed by a run along the spectacular Waterford Greenway and the stunning Mount Congreve Gardens. All the while musicians and DJ’s entertain and distract runners along the way! An impressive 250 helpers will line the route, with marshals, water stations and medical personnel ensuring the safe return of all runners to this years’ family fun finish line event in the state-of-the-art WIT Arena, the largest sports, conference and events centre in the South East. It promises to be another fantastic day for Waterford and all who visit.

It is an event not to be missed - So don’t get left behind -get on your way to the start line now and register today.

To find out more (routes, registration etc.) about Waterford Viking Marathon- Click Here

Dates: TBC

An annual riot of colour, energy and excitement, held over the August Bank Holiday weekend in Ireland, with an atmosphere that is unique among Irish festivals.  The festival takes over the city centre of Waterford for three jam packed days, attracing 100,000 people, transforming the streets and quays of the city into a giant stage for acts from all over the world.

Cutting-edge music and family-friendly arts combine to create a true cosmopolitan experience in Ireland’s oldest city. Spraoi offers international street theatre, Irish premieres, an array of world music, fringe events and the outstanding Spraoi Parade.

Waterford Spraoi Festival will present an exciting programme of music from around the world in 2020. All music events will be free, with gigs being presented at indoor and outdoor locations.

The grand finale usually ends with a spectacular display of fireworks on the Waterford quay.

Dates: TBC

Dress up and enjoy the craic at the track! Horse racing is held in Tramore on;

April: 16th & 17th April 2023

June Bank Holiday Weekend: 2nd & 3rd of June 2023 .

July : 11th of July 2023

Every year the four day August Racing Festival provides entertainment, both on and off the track for all, from the racing enthusiast to the complete novice.

August racing festival: 17th, 18th , 19th(ladies day) & 20th (family day) 2023

DAYTRIPPER

Music Festival

Waterford

to be confirmed.....

Make a weekend out of it! The event is very easy to get to from Fitzmaurice's Caravan & Camping Park. There is a bus stop outside the park that will take you there.

Dates: TBC

Once a year in August music pilgrims come from all over the world to the Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival to listen to authentic bluegrass music. Bands play to ecstatic crowds, spread out comfortably at 6 venues, both indoors and outdoors. There also fine dining, sunbathing, swimming, dancing and jamming all day and night - a Bluegrass picker's paradise. Ireland's largest bluegrass music festival is held in Dunmore East, Co Waterford, only 15 minutes drive from Tramore.

Taxi services available from Tramore & Waterford but must be booked in advance.

Dates: TBC

Formerly Waterford-Dungarvan railway line, the Greenway is now restored as a 42 Km scenic trail for cycling, running, and walking. Pack a lunch and take in the sights of the Suir Valley, Comeragh Mountains and coastal views.

Starting points: Bilberry, Carriganore, Kilmeadan, Kilmacthomas, Durrow and Dungarvan

On route attractions include;

Mount Congreve Gardens: These world-famous gardens are directly accessible from the greenway

Two Stone Viaducts: The Durrow 7-arch and Kilmacthomas 8-arch stone viaducts are engineering marvels.

Ballyvoyal Tunnel: The Ballyvoyle brick-lined 300 metre tunnel is as fresh as the day it was built.

Dungarvan: Stunning views across Dungarvan Bay on the way to the town centre

Lafcadio Hearns Gardens at Tramore House- Japanese Gardens

The design and planting of these unique 2.5 acre gardens pay homage to the life journey of Irish writer, Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, from his Victorian childhood in Tramore, to America, and ultimately to Japan where he achieved iconic status through his incomparable descriptions of its people, customs and culture.

Waterford Viking Triangle & Museum of Treasures

Bishops Palace: Treasures of Georgian Waterford, the Bishop’s Palace charts the history of Waterford from 1700 to 1970 and gives a wonderful insight into the history of what was up to the 1750s, Ireland’s second city. Waterford city boasts the finest collection of 18th century architecture of any city in Ireland outside of Dublin and its great legacy from the period is its elegant silverware and, of course, fine glassmaking.  Visitors to the Bishop’s Palace will see the oldest piece of Waterford Crystal in the world - a decanter made in the 1780’s.

Reginalds Tower: Treasures of Viking Waterford, situated at the apex of the Viking Triangle in Waterford's historic city centre, Reginald's Tower is home to an exciting exhibition that uses a superb collection of historic and archaeological artefacts to tell the story of Waterford's Viking heritage. Reginald's Tower is a circular defense tower built at the beginning of the 13th century and at various stages in its rich history has been used as a mint, a prison and a military store. To this day, it remains Waterford's most recognisable landmark.

Medieval Museum: Treasures of Medieval Waterford, situated between Cathedral Square and the Bishop's Palace, Waterford's latest museum is a tribute to Medieval Waterford and life in the city during that period. Carefully preserving several medieval structures within its walls. Why not come and experience the wonder of our medieval city.

Loftus Hall on the Hook Pennisula

Mount Congreve is ultimately famous for being home to "one of the greatest gardens of the World". Words can only convey a small impression of what Mount Congreve has to offer. To get a full appreciation of what has been achieved here in such a short time by Mr Ambrose Congreve, one has to visit the garden as the seasons unfold.

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.

Beautifully set in the Anne Valley on the Copper Coast of Co. Waterford. Beginning at Dunhill, the Anne Valley walkway is a scenic 2.2km winding pathway through the fishery. The walk will take up to 35-40 minutes to complete-if not faster! At the end walk you will see the ruin of Dunhill Castle which overlooks Annestown beach-you can walk up to the castle.

The fishery is a great day out with the family! Even if you forgot your rods, the rod hire is available from the fishery for €5 and day pass is €7

A night out with a difference, book a table at their restaurant and have a birds eye view of the track. Enjoy the atmosphere, the finest food, the flutter, the craic and of course top class racing.

Great family discounts available including entry and meal. Every Friday and Saturday night in Kilcohan Waterford-10 minutes drive from our caravan park.   

Loop the loop on the world's largest mobile rollercoaster at Tramore's 50-acre amusement and leisure park, test your putting skills on the crazy golf, see if you can survive a the Waltzers Mega Spin, get a skyline view from the big ferris wheel. Too much too handle? Then layback and take the miniature train though the park.

Party in the Park (Fun day) Date TBC

The Tramore Amusement Park fireworks display Date TBC