Heritage Week - Events

Date: Monday 19th August
Time: 2pm
Location: Medieval Museum
Duration: 90 minutes

Exploring the Great Parchment Book and the Art of Writing in Waterford 

Join Rosemary Ryan, Keeper of the Bishop’s Palace, for a tour of the Medieval Museum and Christchurch Cathedral, to discover beautiful examples of medieval calligraphy and the history behind them before settling in to a workshop where the art of writing comes to life.

Tickets are FREE 
Max. 16 people.
All materials will be provided.

Date: Tuesday 20th August
Time: 6pm
Location: King of the Vikings, Viking House (X91 A0PF)
Duration: Approx. 45 mins

A closer Look at Greyfriars’ Lady Chapel and the Viking House

Join Donnchadh Ó Ceallacháin, Curator at Waterford Treasures, for a behind the scenes look at the building of our Viking house and all its features as well as the hidden secrets of its setting, the fourteenth-century Lady Chapel

Tickets are FREE
Max 20 people.

Date: Wednesday 21stAugust
Time: 2:30 pm
Location: The Irish Wake Museum
Duration: Approx. 45 mins

The Irish Wake Museum – Witness to Six Centuries’ of History

Come behind the scenes at the Irish Wake Museum in 3, 4 and 5 Cathedral Square and discover the mysteries and hidden histories of these amazing medieval buildings. Built as an almshouse, once home to one of Waterford’s most famous figures, later tenements in the heart of the Victorian city and now a museum, the walls of the building contain multitudes of secrets just waiting to be discovered.

Tickets are FREE
Max 15 people.

Due to the nature of the building unfortunately this tour is not suitable for visitors with varying abilities.

Date: Sunday 25th August
Time: 2pm
Location: Meet at the Medieval Museum
Duration: Approx. 2 hours. Moderate walking route.

A Walk of Waterford’s Medieval Walls

Join our curators for a jaunt around the ruins of Waterford’s city walls in this special Heritage Week walking tour. Discover what remains of our walls along with the six towers till standing and the secret histories they hold.

Tickets €5 per person
Max 30 people.