Ballast Bank, Wexford

#7 among attractions in Wexford

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Facts and practical information

The Ballast Bank, situated in Wexford Harbour, Ireland, is a man made structure, built in 1832. ()

Coordinates: 52°20'16"N, 6°27'20"W

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Wexford Ireland

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Ballast Bank – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wexford bridge, The National Opera House, Selskar Abbey, The Bullring Market Wexford.

~1910 ftN
Bridge
Wexford bridge, Wexford
10 min walk • Wexford Bridge is a vital artery in the city of Wexford, Ireland, connecting the two banks of the River Slaney. This bridge is not just a functional piece of infrastructure but also a historic symbol that has facilitated the growth and development of Wexford for...
~1460 ftW
Opera, Concerts and shows, Theater
The National Opera House, Wexford
8 min walk • The National Opera House, formerly the Wexford Opera House, is a theatre in Wexford, Ireland. It was officially opened on 5 September 2008 in a ceremony with An Taoiseach Brian Cowen, followed by a live broadcast of RTÉ's The Late Late Show from the O'Reilly Theatre.
0.5 miNW
Historical place, Ruins
Selskar Abbey, Wexford
12 min walk • Selskar Abbey is a ruined twelfth-century abbey in the town of Wexford, Ireland. It was an Augustinian house of canons, whose proper name was the Priory of St. Peter and St. Paul.
~1650 ftNW
52°20'24"N • 6°27'43"W
The Bullring Market Wexford, Wexford
8 min walk • Shopping, Market
0.4 miW
52°20'21"N • 6°27'55"W
Blue Egg Gallery, Wexford
11 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
~1570 ftW
52°20'21"N • 6°27'44"W
Saint Iberius Church, Wexford
8 min walk • Church
~850 ftW
52°20'15"N • 6°27'33"W
Commodore John Barry Memorial, Wexford
5 min walk • Monuments and statues, Memorial
0.5 miNW
52°20'34"N • 6°27'52"W
Unique hair salon redmond square, Wexford
14 min walk • Memorial
~1690 ftNW
52°20'23"N • 6°27'44"W
1798 Memorial, Wexford
9 min walk • Memorial
0.9 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Wexford Park, Wexford
24 min walk • Chadwicks Wexford Park is a GAA stadium in Wexford, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. It is the home of Wexford GAA's Gaelic football and hurling teams. After a recent development the ground has a capacity of about 18,000.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ballast Bank?

Nearby attractions include Commodore John Barry Memorial, Wexford (5 min walk), The National Opera House, Wexford (8 min walk), Saint Iberius Church, Wexford (8 min walk), The Bullring Market Wexford, Wexford (8 min walk).

How to get to Ballast Bank by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ballast Bank:

Train

Wexford O'Hanrahan (14 min walk)

Bus

Wexford • Lines: 2, 340, 376, 740, 877 (14 min walk)
Ferrybank • Lines: 877 (14 min walk)