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Viking Experience – a 3-D interactive
experience in the heart of VikingWaterford
Business Contact Details
Waterford Treasures Three Museums in the Viking Triangle,
Bishop’s Palace, The Mall,Waterford
Postcode X91E279
Tel +353 (0) 87 2515080
Email
Web
Business Contact Eamonn McEneaney
Experience Description
This is a new experience inWaterford – the building of a replica Viking house
in the heart of Waterford’s Viking triangle on the corner of High Street and
Keyser Street, facing Olaf Street. The layout of these streets have not changed
in over 1,000 years and Keyser Street still retains its original Viking name
meaning a road leading to the quay! The structure will house a unique state-
of-the-art 3-D Oculus Rift immersive experience bringing the story of Viking
Waterford to life which will appeal to all ages! Opening early 2017.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price €7 Maximum group size 30.
Tour operator rates Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group bookings/rates contact
David Rogers
Email
Tel +353 (0) 761 102646
Opening Details
Open 7 Days per week. Duration of experience: 50 minutes
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Ample coach parking within a minute’s walk by the Bishop’s Palace on
The Mall. No refreshments onsite,Waterford Treasures has a cafe at the
Bishop’s Palace which is approximately 1 minute’s walk away. There are a
number of other restaurants and cafes nearby.
Public Transport
Accommodation Hub
Waterford City
Nearest Airport
Cork Airport 1hr 50mins
Other Experiences Nearby
Waterford Treasures – three Museums in the Viking Triangle; Reginald’s Tower;
Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum;Waterford Treasures – Bishop’s Palace
– all within walking distance.
Titanic Connections – Irish Passenger Stories
Business Contact Details
Titanic Experience Cobh,White Star Line Building,
20 Casement Square, Cobh, Co Cork
GPS Latitude 51.84994, Longitude -8.29537
Postcode P24 DW63
Tel +353 (0) 21 4814412
Email
Web
Business Contact Gillen Joyce
Experience Description
Our visitor experience is presented in two parts the first a fully guided tour
that uses innovative audio visual technology and replica set designs so visitors
can experience the anticipation of the passengers as they waited to board the
liner. The second part features interactive exhibits allowing visitors find out
how and why the Titanic sank. Touchscreen computers allow you to discover
the fate of our 123 Queenstown passengers. Our 2016 upgrade will include
the addition of a centrepiece exhibit featuring holographic style projections
and audio interpretation sharing detailed passenger stories. Also additional
interactive exhibits for all ages are a central part of the upgrade works.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price Adult €9.50; Child (4-17) €5.50; Student (18+)
€7.50; Seniors (over 65) €7.50. Minimum Group Size 10. Advance Booking
required for all groups
Tour operator rates Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group bookings/rates contact
Catherine Murphy
Email
Tel As above
Opening Details
Open 7 Days per week: January-March 1000-1730hrs (last tour 1645hrs);
April-September 9000-1800hrs (last tour 1715hrs); October-December
1000-1730hrs (last tour 1645hrs)
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
3 coach parking bays available. Refreshments available at Titanic Bar & Grill
on lower ground floor.
Public Transport
Accommodation Hub
Fota Island – 10 minutes
Midleton – 20 minutes
Cork City – 30 minutes
Nearest Airport
Cork Airport 50mins
Other Experiences Nearby
FotaWildlife Park – 10 minutes’ drive
Jameson Distillery – 20 minutes’ drive
Spike Island – ferry departs from pier next to our building
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