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Winter Escapes

Getaway to Waterford

Banish those Winter blues with a City break to Waterford – Ireland’s Oldest City and stay with us at the 4 star Fitzwilton Hotel ……..

Offering an unrivalled location in the heart of Waterford City, the Fitzwilton Hotel is just a short stroll from the bustling shopping district in the City Centre and just a 2 minute walk from the Bus / Train Station.

Whether you are looking to spend some quality time away together on a weekend city trip to Waterford, if you wish to enjoy a girlie getaway or simply wish to create your own Winter Adventure, the 4* Fitzwilton Hotel is the ideal base for your Waterford Winter hotel break.

So much to see and do in Waterford

The Fitzwilton Hotel is surrounded by many interesting attractions and activities in Waterford City and County, offering lots of great reasons to “makeabreakforit” for an Winter Staycation or Mini Break to Waterford and Ireland’s Ancient East.

There is tonnes to see and do in Waterford City and also within a short journey of the hotel. You can take time out and explore an array of local attractions which are all within walking distance when you stay with us – The House of Waterford Crystal, Waterford Viking Triangle, the Viking Longboat, Reginalds Tower, King of the Vikings and the Medieval Museum. The shopping and cultural quarters are only 5 minutes stroll also.

Winterval 2021. Picture: Patrick Browne

Winterval, Ireland’s largest Christmas festival, returns to Waterford this weekend and runs over 19 magical days across 5 weeks with its biggest and most festive nineteen-day programme of events for all ages. Brought to you by Waterford City and County Council, this winter’s festival integrates the old and the new, with festival favourites that everyone knows and loves and a new mix of exciting programming to elevate Winterval to a whole new level.Sightseeing Train, Waterford City_master
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Alternatively, why not venture further afield and explore a little part of Ireland’s Ancient East from the base of the Oldest City in Ireland.

  • Enjoy the fabulous Waterford Greenway, which has it’s starting point a short distance from the Hotel
  • Visit the Waterford and Suir Valley Railway
  • Enjoy Mount Congreve Gardens
  • Experience the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens
  • Explore the Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre and Scenic Drive
  • Explore the native wildlife of Fenor Bog
  • Take a drive to Mahon Falls and be amazed at the Magic Road
  • Visit the beautiful town of Lismore with it’s Castle and Gardens
  • Take a walk on the Promenade in Tramore
    Enjoy the beautiful town of Dunmore East

With so many places to visit filled with quirky and memorable experiences, take the map as your inspiration and discover all that Waterford has to offer you in a place filled with culture, attractions and fun. Your Winter Staycation adventure starts here!