House of Waterford Crystal
| County: | Co. Waterford |
| Tel: | 051-317000 |
| Fax: | 051-351937 |
| Email: | houseofwaterfordcrystal@wwrd.com |
The House of Waterford Crystal has now located to a magnificent new home in the heart of Waterford City. The highlight of any visit, the Factory Tour gives you an upclose view of our manufacturing facility that produces 45,000 prestige pieces per annum. Feel the heat of the furnaceand witness the skills of our craftsmen during your guided Factory Tour.
After the tour, visit our retail store, home to the largest collection of Waterford Crystal in the world. While our exhibition of Sporting Trophies and Statement piece is also a must-see attraction.
General Information
| Address: | The Mall Waterford |
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| Telephone; | 051-317000 |
| Fax: | 051-351937 |
| Email: | houseofwaterfordcrystal@wwrd.com |
| Website: | http://www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com |
| Location: | Waterford City |
| Season: | All Year |
| Tours: | Jan-Mar (Mon-Fri): 9.30-3.15 Apr-Oct (Mon-Sat/Sun): 8.30/(10)-4:15 Nov-Dec (Mon-Fri): 10-3.15 |
| Booking Contact: | houseofwaterfordcrystal@wwrd.com |
| Average Visit Length: | 2 hours |
| Entrance Fees: |
Adult: €12.00 Student/OAP: €9.00 Child (5-18yrs): €4.00 Child (U5): Free Family (2A+3C over 12): €30.00 |
| Audio Visual: | Seating: 60, duration: 18 minutes Language: English |
| Restaurant: | Gatchells Restaurant (seats 200) |
| Picnic Area: | No |
| Shop: | Crystal |
| Information Guide: | English |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
House of Waterford Crystal in heart of city
This brand new home for Waterford Crystal occupies a 1.5 acre site on the Mall in the heart of Waterford – a prime location set back just a hundred yards or so from the River Suir and the city’s main quay, and bordering the city’s Viking Triangle area.
The new manufacturing facility includes highly skilled local craftsmen and will produce 40,000 crystal pieces per year using traditional methods. The House of Waterford range that will be produced will include trophies for prestigious sporting events, bowls and vases from our museum, heritage and designer collections, and also the special order stemware collection.
The factory tour for coach groups and itinerariesare guided tours and will operate 7 days and will include the following traditional production areas:
Wooden mould making
- Crystal Blowing and Furnace
- Quality Inspection & Finishing
- Crystal Cuttingc
- Crystal Sculpting & Engraving
- Chandelier Assembly
- Design Inspiration
Admission to the Visitor Retail Experience is complimentary and will include the following:
The largest display of Waterford Crystal in the World
- Retail Store
- Exhibition and Crystal Installation areas
- Coffee shop
- Worldwide Shipping facility
- Adjacent Car Parking
For Factory Tour bookings, pricing and further information, please contact Sharon or Clare on the following new contact numbers:
Tel: Int + 353 51 351936
Fax: Int+ 353 51 351937
mailto:waterford.reception(at)wwrd.com
House of Waterford Crystal 2012 Opening hours
January & February
Retail Store
Monday to Saturday: 9.30am - 5.00pm
Sunday: Closed
Factory Tour
Monday to Friday: 9.30am - 3.15pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
March
Retail Store
Monday to Saturday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday: 9.30am - 5.00pm
Factory Tour
Monday to Saturday: 9.00am - 3.15pm
Sunday: 9.30am - 3.15pm
April to October
Retail Store
Monday to Saturday: 9.00am - 6.00pm
Sunday: 9.30am - 6.00pm
Factory Tour
Monday to Saturday: 9.00am - 4.15pm
Sunday: 9.30am - 4.15pm
November & December
Retail Store
Monday to Saturday: 9.30am - 5.00pm
Sunday: Closed
Factory Tour
Monday to Friday: 9.30am - 3.15pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
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