This year is going to be all about supporting local businesses. Coronavirus has affected the tourism industry big time in any country.
While I was working half days during the high of the pandemic, I was able to take the kids on mini trips along the Ancient East of Ireland. Of course only once the restrictions were lifted when you were able to travel anywhere in Ireland.
One of our trips led us to the sunny South East, that is Wexford. For the last three years or so I have been trying to make it to the Lavender Farm. We’ve been to Wexford before but unfortunately at the time it was raining and we couldn’t stop by.
In less than ninety minutes we arrived at the farm one afternoon. I normally do my research on booking tickets online but for this one I couldn’t find anything online. It turned all you have to pay is for the parking which is €3. Make sure you have cash for this one.
There are two lavender fields. The one at the bottom is the one with the famous door in the middle for your Instagram worthy shots.
At the end of the Lavender field, you’ll find a massive Snakes and Ladders game. This was definitely the highlight of the visit for the kids. They absolutely love this game and we play it a lot at home. We could have spent hours there and luckily it was not too busy because it was during the week.
Additionally to the farm, you get handed a sheet of paper that will line out three different walks around the farm. The shortest is 45 minutes and the longest is up to 90 minutes. We didn’t do any of them but I’m sure it’s beautiful.
We left the playground to last. It’s probably one of the best playgrounds I came across. Swings, climbing frames and slides are well spaced out. There is plenty of space and social distancing is kept naturally.
The quad barrel train ride is €2.50 per person. Matthew was really looking forward to go on it once we came back from the Lavender Farm. It goes all around the farm and part of the wood walks. He loved the fact it was so muddy. Boys will be boys.
We didn’t get much to check out the cafe but I’ve seen many people visiting the farm in the meantime and I only hear good things about it. The cafe is operated as a one way system and you can grab food and eat it outside in the yard. You’re also able to cut your own lavender and bring it home. I mean who doesn’t like a bit of lavender in their home?
Since our visit Wexford Lavender Farm have introduced an online booking system to pre book your car. So be sure to check online before driving down to avoid disappointment. It’s to keep down the numbers of people visiting.
