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Celtworld

Celtworld

Celtworld was an educational theme park located in Tramore, County Waterford, designed to showcase Celtic culture and history. It operated from 1992 to 1995. Because the site is now closed, travelers cannot visit it as a functioning attraction, but it remains a point of local historical interest regarding the region's tourism development in the 1990s.

Getting There

The site is located in Tramore, which is situated a short distance from Waterford city centre. Traveling from the city to the Tramore area typically takes about 15 to 20 minutes by car or local bus, depending on traffic conditions.

Visit Duration

As the park is no longer operational, there are no exhibits to tour or scheduled activities. A brief stop for those interested in local landmarks is sufficient.

When to Visit

Since the attraction is closed, there are no specific operating hours or peak seasons to consider. Visitors to the Tramore area generally visit during the summer months when the coastal weather is milder.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors in the Waterford area can combine a trip to Tramore with other nearby cultural and historical sites. Depending on your itinerary, you may consider visiting:

  • Woodstown (10.5km)
  • Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford (11.3km)
  • Waterford Treasures (11.3km)
  • Irish Museum of Time (11.4km)

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Woodstown

Heritage & monuments

Woodstown

A historic settlement site on the south bank of the River Suir, about 5.5 km west of Waterford city center. You can walk along the riverbank and explore traces of the old settlement.

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Temples & religious sites

Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford

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Waterford Treasures

Museums & galleries

Waterford Treasures

A museum complex in Waterford's old-town Viking Triangle, made up of several exhibition spaces including the Viking museum at Reginald's Tower and the former Bishop's Palace. Highlights include artifacts such as the 14th-century Waterford Charter Roll, along with walking tours and a café.

11.3 km away
Irish Museum of Time

Museums & galleries

Irish Museum of Time

Located in the Viking Triangle, this museum specializes in clocks and holds a collection of around 600 timepieces. As part of the Waterford Treasures group of museums, it offers an engaging look at the history of timekeeping.

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Reginald's Tower

Museums & galleries

Reginald's Tower

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Temples & religious sites

Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford

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11.4 km away