Shopping and Dining
Nenagh will surprise you with a variety of lovely shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. You will also see some fine historical buildings from the Courthouse, to Nenagh’s Heritage & Genealogy Centre building, St Mary’s Churches, 13th Century Franciscan Friary and Nenagh Castle which was built in the first 20 years of the 13th century. Nenagh Castle is open to visitors since 6th June 2012. You can also check out what is happening at the Nenagh Arts Centre on www.nenagharts.com.
Food
We have a folder of information for food lovers and a library of good food books with great recipes. Brian and Mary are happy to share some of their own favourite recipes with you and provide information on local food producers. They will also provide demonstrations so check in with them if you wish to avail of any of the above. Light meals and packed lunches are available on request. Please enquire for details if you wish to avail of this. All our meals at Williamsferry are homecooked using traceable meats from local food producers and we will use our own homegrown vegetables when in season or locally grown vegetables.
Country Markets
Walking & Cycling
To enjoy the great outdoors, you can take to the countryside where scenic walking and cycling routes await you. We have maps and guides for routes – local walk along Sli Eala in Nenagh (6kms) or for the more enthusiastic walker, meet the trailheads along the nearby shores of The Lough Derg Way. We will provide drop off and pick up service where required. You can also venture to the mountain trails of Upperchurch.
We also offer the complimentary use of bicycles at Williamsferry along with maps of our local cycling routes. We also have drying facilities and a storage area for bicycles and clothing. If you need to use washing facilities, just let us know.
Lakeside Tour
The Gateway to Lough Derg & Tipperary Lakeside Area, family entertainment and music
Nearby is the Tipperary Lakeside area where you can avail of water activities or have a beautiful scenic drive around the shores of Lough Derg. The Dromineer Bay of Lough Derg is only 10km north west of Nenagh. From North to South the lake measures 27 miles and offers cruising, sailing, fishing and other water activities.
Many guests enjoy the round trip drive around Lough Derg from Nenagh where you can take in breath taking scenery on your visit to the scenic lakeside villages of Dromineer, Garrykennedy Ballina, Killaloe, Mountshannon, Portumna and Terryglass and return to Nenagh.
You might also like to visit one of the gardens on the Lough Derg Garden Trail or take a lake cruise on the “Spirit of Killaloe”.
As there are some spectacular views along the lake drive, do bring your camera and capture some wonderful views and memories.
Williamsferry House bed and breakfast Nenagh is a central touring base for:
Golf
Also many golf courses within 1 hour travelling time from the bed and breakfast – Nenagh, Roscrea, Birr, Portumna, Castletroy Limerick, Adare, Ballykisteen, Tipperary, Athlone and Portlaoise. We can also arrange teeing off times for you at these golf courses.
Nenagh Heritage Centre & Family History Research Centre
Nenagh will surprise you with a variety of lovely shops and cafes and some fine historical buildings as you browse around the town. You are offered a free visit to Nenagh’s Heritage & Genealogy Centre where you can capture the history of this part of Tipperary or you can start the trail to trace your ancestors if they have Tipperary roots.
Nenagh Heritage Centre is located in two stone Georgian buildings which were built in 1840-1842 as the Governor’s House and Gatehouse of an extensive gaol complex for North Tipperary. The building is located just a short walk from Nenagh town centre.
Nenagh Castle & Franciscan Friary
The present massive tower, or donjon, was originally one of three towers interspersed in the curtain wall of a strong Norman castle.
The castle was founded by Theobald Walter (nephew of Thomas a Becket) in the first twenty years of the 13th century. A few hundred yards away, in Abbey Street, are the remains of a 13th-century Franciscan friary. Nenagh Castle is now open to visitors since 6th June 2012.
Williamsferry B&B have some great Proposed Activity Packages. Follow the link and check them out http://williamsferry.com/activity-breaks/