Wilton Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
University College Cork
Situated by the banks of the River Lee, University College Cork is a gorgeous, ornate gothic structure with a rich reputation for academic excellence.
English Market
Shop for fresh produce from around the world and sample traditional Cork dishes at this historic food market inside a grand Victorian building.
Cork Opera House
Get tickets for a show at Cork Opera House, a popular theatre in Cork. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Cork City Gaol
Experience the harshness of Irish penal life in the 19th century as you wander amid the cells of this architecturally impressive former prison.
Blackrock Castle
Throughout Ireland you can see impressive sites where the ancient and the modern go hand in hand. Nowhere is this combination more striking than at Blackrock Castle, home to Ireland’s first interactive astronomy centre.
St. Patrick's Bridge
Take in views of the River Lee from this 18th-century bridge and wander through Cork’s city center via one of the city’s most historic streets.
Things to do
From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour
Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour
Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide
Ultimate Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle Private Tour from Cork
Top hotels in Wilton
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Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024
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Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024
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Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024
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Reviewed on 8 Jun 2024
![Clayton Hotel Cork City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1152000/1151975/a4b7d3ed_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2024
![Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26730000/26727400/26727393/e58f3300_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Wilton
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Cork City Centre
Travellers come to Cork City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Cork Opera House and English Market while you're in town.
![St. Anne\'s Shandon Church featuring a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/145000/145009-St-Annes-Shandon-Church.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Shandon
Shandon is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bells of Shandon or St. Anne's Shandon Church.
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Victorian Quarter
Victorian Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Leisureplex and Everyman Palace Theatre while you're in town.
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Fairhill
When in Fairhill, you can plan a visit to St. Anne's Shandon Church and Bells of Shandon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.