Discover Gorey

When considering Gorey for a hotel stay, you can plan your trip around different features of the town: the Market House, a landmark in the heart of town; fashion and boutiques on Main Street; walking trails in Gorey Town Park and nearby Willow Park; or the rail connection to Dublin. The following topics can help you decide what to focus on during your stay.

Main Street and heritage

Gorey Market House is a historic building and an important part of Gorey’s heritage. As a landmark in the heart of town, it serves as a prominent reference point if you’re interested in local history.

Main Street offers high-quality fashion and unique local designs. It also has the highest concentration of women’s boutiques in the region. If fashion and local design are part of what draws you to Gorey, this is a distinct focus. The retail offering may change, so it’s worth checking current store information if you have specific shopping plans.

The history of French’s of Gorey Pub dates back to around 1775. The pub is in the centre of Gorey’s Main Street. The Gaslamp Gallery offers a different perspective: it is a contemporary art gallery among Gorey’s boutiques, restaurants and shops. Opening arrangements may change, so check the latest visitor information before you go.

Walking trails in town and nearby

The paths in Gorey Town Park are accessible to walkers and people using mobility aids. For more walking trails, head to Willow Park, around a 15-minute walk from Gorey Main Street. The short Sweet Walk Trail loop starts there and offers a variety of flora and fauna, particularly in spring and summer.

The Deerpark Trail is also a loop through Willow Park and mixed woodland; occasional views open up over the surrounding hills and Ramsfort House. The main difference between the two is the seasonal nature watching along Sweet Walk and the woodland loop with occasional views on Deerpark. The Ramsfort Wood Trail comprises two signposted walking routes that start in Willow Park. Check current trail conditions before setting out.

Travelling by rail

Gorey railway station’s main connection links the town with Dublin. If you’re planning to travel by rail, check the current timetable before setting off. This lets you factor the connection into your travel plans without assuming a particular departure time.

County Wexford as a wider travel destination

The wider destination of County Wexford offers more to explore if you’re interested in culture and nature. The Irish National Heritage Park is a 35-acre open-air museum with 16 reconstructed sites. It offers activities, reconstructions, workshops and courses for visitors of all ages.

Hook Lighthouse stands at the tip of the Hook Peninsula in County Wexford. Guided tours explore 800 years of lighthouse history. Booking conditions may change, so check them before making plans. Tintern Cistercian Abbey was founded around 1200 by William, Earl Marshal. It is set in a special area of conservation and surrounded by woodland with walking trails.

The county-wide trail network offers a broader perspective than the routes described around Gorey: Wexford Walking Trails is a network of marked routes, with more than 80 trails at 39 locations. You can consider the local walking routes and the wider offering across County Wexford as distinct themes when planning your trip.

Discover more destinations: Bridgetown, Carne, Wellingtonbridge, Wexford, Blackwater, Courtown, Ardamine, Curracloe.

For the wider travel overview: County Wexford.