Top Things To Do In Wicklow Town
Aug. 7, 2025
· Heritage & History
Visit the Wicklow Gaol
Visit the ruins of the 12th Century Franciscan Abbey
Complete the Wicklow Town Heritage Trail
Visit the Genealogy Centre
Visit the Black Castle area
Visit the East Pier. Enjoy the much-appreciated artwork of local artist Pat Davis. Instagram @paintingsonthepier
· Outdoor Marine Activities
Take a Coastal Tour by Boat with Wicklow Boat Charters
Go Boat Angling or Fishing off the new Pier or the East Pier.
Go Kayaking on the Vartry River
Go Sea-swimming or Pier jumping off the New Pier
Go Sailing from Wicklow Harbour.
· Outdoor Activities / Walks
Take the Cliff Walk – including opportunities to seal watch.
Take the River Walk.
Take the Murrough-Kilcoole Coastal Walk.
Take a tour with Wicklow Fat Bikes adventures
Visit the Children’s Playground & Skatepark.
· Indoor Activities
Swim in Coral Leisure swimming pool – ideal for wet Summer Days and available throughout the year
· Retail Therapy
Visit our many family- owned retail shops.
· Restaurants & Coffee Shops
Visit our many independent owned excellent Coffee Shops.
Eat in a choice of local Gastro Pubs.
Enjoy eating in a variety of Restaurants – all within walking distance from the centre of the town.
· Golf
Play Golf and enjoy stunning views at Wicklow Golf Club
Play Golf at Blainroe Golf Club with its newly revamped bunkers and course layout.
Play Golf at the nearby renowned European Club links course – ranked in the top 5 courses in Ireland
Practise at Pin High Blainroe Ireland’s most technically advanced driving range.
· Equestrian