A brewery tour followed by a beer tasting in the beer hall is a distinctive introduction to Redcross. Horse riding, crafts and traces of history round out the experience. When planning your visit, you can decide whether to focus on beer culture, activities with horses or local history.
Brewery and Beer in Redcross
Wicklow Brewery in Redcross is a microbrewery licensed to sell its own beer. It offers an intimate brewery tour followed by a tasting in the beer hall. Detailed tour arrangements may change, so if you plan to take a tour, check the current arrangements in advance. A beer and food tasting featuring dishes matched with the beers is also available. As the food selection may change, it is advisable to ask about the specific options for your visit.
The selection includes seven draught beers: Wicklow Helles, St Kevin’s Red Ale, Wicklow Weiss, WB-40 IPA, Hop Knut Pale Ale, Ginger Knut Beer and Black 16 Stout. The range may change over time.
Crafts and Historical Traces
A description from 2023 mentions handmade crafts and artisan food products in the Latin Quarter. Coffee, tea and freshly made wood-fired pizza are also mentioned. The business and its offerings may change, so check what is currently available before visiting.
Some ruins of the chapel remain on the former chapel site in Redcross. Redcross Church offers services and conversations for people of all ages. Alongside the beer and craft offerings, these provide local historical and community connections.
Horse Riding and Riding Holidays
Oakwood Stables specialises in teaching children show jumping, eventing and pony club riding. Courses cover show jumping, eventing, dressage, games and stable management. They are for beginners, intermediate and experienced riders; you do not need to own a pony. Riding lessons are available for ponies and horses. The facility also includes a large, year-round riding arena. Check current course and lesson dates in advance.
A riding holiday offered by Oakwood Stables in the County Wicklow area includes trail rides, show jumping and eventing. Guided walks in the hills may also be part of riding holidays. Check with the provider whether your preferred combination is available for your dates.
County Wicklow in a Broader Context
In the wider destination of County Wicklow, the historical and landscape themes extend beyond the local details of Redcross. St Kevin founded Glendalough as a monastery in the 6th century. The remains of the Monastic City include a round tower, numerous medieval stone churches and ornate crosses. Wicklow Mountains National Park covers 20,000 hectares and is an important recreational area for locals and tourists.
Choose your destination based on the focus of your trip, and check the location and availability of each accommodation option during booking.
Discover more destinations: An Láithreach, Greystones, Boystown, Enniskerry, Dunlavin, Arklow, Rathdrum, Kilcoole
For the wider travel overview: County Wicklow.
