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Experience 800 Years of Lighthouse Keeping
at Hook Lighthouse the Oldest Working
Lighthouse in theWorld
Business Contact Details
Hook Lighthouse, Fethard on Sea, Hook Peninsula,
New Ross, CoWexford
GPS N52.12.48.75W6.93.06.15
Tel +353 (0) 51 397054/5
Email
Web
Business Contact AnnWaters
Experience Description
The Visitor Centre at Hook Lighthouse offers guided tours of the medieval
lighthouse tower, built byWilliam Marshall, the Earl of Pembroke, known as
the Greatest Knight of his time. Purpose built as a lighthouse 800 years ago
and still fully operational today. Guided tours take you through the Medieval
lighthouse and modern watchtower with fascinating insights, stories and facts
of this unique building. Enjoy the spectacular views from the balconies. Relax
by the sea and keep an eye out for seals, dolphins and even whales. In clear
weather you can see for miles and in a storm the spray often reaches the top
of the lighthouse. Tour: 1hr-2hrs 30mins.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price 2016 €6.00
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates
FIT Rate Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group Booking Contact
As above
Email As above
Tel As above
Opening Details
Daily, all year round. June-Aug. 0930-1800hrs, guided tours every 30mins.
Sept-May: 0930-1700hrs; guided tours every hour.
Closed Christmas. Some areas may be restricted during extreme weather
conditions.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Parking for one coach and one minibus. Large car park. Full café and bakery
on site. Outdoor BBQ during summer months.
Nearest Accommodation Hub
New Ross – 40 minutes drive
Wexford – 45 minutes drive
Waterford via Passage East Car Ferry, approx. 1 hour
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport 2hrs 25mins
Other Experiences Nearby
Loftus Hall – 5 minutes drive
Hooked Kitesurfing, Duncannon Village – 10 minutes drive
Dunbrody Abbey & Maze – 20 minutes drive
Day Tour of Wicklow with Activity Options
Business Contact Details
Hilltop Treks, 17 Dodder Lawn, Dodder Valley Park,
Firhouse, Dublin 24
Tel +353 (0) 87 7849 599
Email
Web
Business Contact Terry Lambert
Experience Description
Fully guided day tour of Wicklow from Dublin, visiting Glendalough and the
Powerscourt Gardens. Visitors will have the options of a guided walk (approx.
1.5hrs); horse riding (approx. 2hrs) or Powerscourt Gardens (approx. 1.5hrs).
Tour starts Dublin at Suffolk St at 0930hrs, then travels to Enniskerry, Co
Wicklow for visit to Powerscourt or chosen activity. Lunch Enniskerry. Tour
takes scenic route throughWicklow Mountains visiting Glencree, Sally Gap
and on to Glendalough to visit the 6th century monastic site. Return to
Dublin by 1730hrs.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price 2016 Tour only €25 (does not include admission into
Powerscourt €7); Tour with guided walk €35; Tour with horse riding €75.
Minimum of 6 people and a maximum of 16, although this can be increased
with prior notice.
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates Yes
Tour Operator Rate/FIT Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group bookings/rates contact
Terry Lambert / Dara
Email
Tel As above
Opening Details
Open year round, 7 days. Tour times 0930-1730hrs
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
No min/max age but min. age for horse riding is 8yrs. Lunch included. Average
level of fitness required for guided walk and horse riding. Recommend walking
boots or old trainers for walking; jeans for horse riding and some rain gear just
in case! We stop for lunch along the way in Enniskerry.
Accommodation Hub
Dublin City
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Over 25 different movies and TV series have
been shot around the Palladian mansion and
estate at Powerscourt, CountyWicklow.