Failte Ireland Buyers Guide for Group and FIT Organisers

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Medieval Museum –
Treasures of Medieval Waterford
Business Contact Details
Viking Triangle,Waterford
GPS 52.259919, -7.106772 X91 K10E
Tel +353 (0)51 849501
Email
Web
Business Contact David Rodgers
Experience Description
45min. tour, currently ranked #1 attraction inWaterford on
Only museum in Europe built on National monuments, the 13th century
Chorister’s Hall and the 15th century Mayor’s Wine Vault. Don’t miss the
Unique Cloth of Gold vestments, lost for centuries after they were hidden
from Cromwell’s army; the Great Charter Roll viewed by Queen Elizabeth II on
her visit to Ireland and the only piece of clothing to survive King Henry VIII’s
reign, ‘The Cap of Maintenance’. Take the multimedia handheld guide or enjoy
a family friendly tour with a costumed performer.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price 2015 €7.00 Adult (>18); €6.00 Senior/Student; under
14 free with paying adult.
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates Yes
FIT Yes
Ad-Hoc Group Yes >10 <35 pax
Tour Series Yes >10 <35 pax
Group bookings rates contact
As above
Email
Tel +353 (0)51 849646/353 (0)87 4141794
Opening Details
Open year round, 7 days (except 25th/26th Dec. and 1st Jan). Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0915-1800hrs; Sat. 0930-1800hrs; Sun. & Bank Holidays 1100-
1800hrs. Last admission 1720hrs (Sept-May 1620hrs). Opening outside
of normal hours facilitated by prior arrangement.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
No min/max age.Wheelchair access. Coffee shop. Free coach parking outside
the Bishop’s Palace, all size coaches, 8 bays. Metered parking on the Quays,
the Mall, Parnell St.
Public Transport
Accommodation Hub
Waterford City
Nearest Airports
Cork (1hr); Dublin 2hrs
Other Experiences Nearby
Bishop’s Palace; Reginald’s Tower; House of Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre
Experience – within 5 mins walking distance
Explore an Irish Peatland full of Secrets
and Stories
Business Contact Details
Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park, Lullymore,
Rathangan, Co Kildare
Postcode R51 E036
Tel +353 (0) 45 870238
Email
Web
Business Contact Ray Stapleton
Experience Description
Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park encompasses 60 acres of meandering
trails through peatlands, lakes and ancient woodland. A Bog Train journey
and a walking tour with local experienced guides take visitors on a journey
unique to this part of Ireland. Discover how the peat bogs formed, the
gruesome secrets of the bog bodies and the unique flora and fauna living on
the Peatlands. Try your hand at traditional turf cutting and afterwards enjoy
tea/scones and a chat around a turf fire in a thatched cottage. Tour: 1-3 hrs;
tailored to suit groups’ needs.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price 2016 €9.00 per adult / €30 family of 4 (€7.50 per
extra child)
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes – Min. group size 15. Groups need to book in
advance.
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group Booking Contact
As above
Email As above
Tel As above
Opening Details
Open every day, March to September, 1000-1800hrs.
Open for pre-booked groups anytime of year except January.
Open to general public weekends only October to December and February.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
6-8 bays available for large coaches. Turf cutting not suitable for people with
limited mobility. Refreshments available on site.
Public Transport
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport 1hr
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Clane – 15 minutes drive
Kildare Town – 20 minutes drive
Other Experiences Nearby
Kildare Village Retail Outlet – 20 minutes drive
National Stud & Japanese Gardens – 20 minutes drive
Newbridge Silverware – 25 minutes drive
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