Where to stay in The Boyne Valley

Explore the Boyne Valley

Food and Drink in the Boyne Valley

Ireland's Ancient East

Drogheda

Explore the historic town of Drogheda, gateway to Brú na Bóinne

Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre - Newgrange and Knowth

Family friendly

Free car parking

Cloudy days

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre

Rainy days

Dog friendly

Slane

Explore the picturesque village of Slane

Navan

Experience the bustling town of Navan 

Hill of Tara

Trim

Experience the medieval town of Trim

Old Mellifont Abbey

Boyne Valley Activities

Pre-booking essential

Loughcrew Historic Gardens

Great places to explore

Visit Drogheda and the Battle of the Boyne car-free

Spend a car-free day in Brú na Bóinne

How to explore Slane car-free

Have a car-free adventure in the Boyne Valley

Why you’ll want to visit Meath’s Brú na Bóinne

Make the most of a short holiday in the Boyne Valley 

11 great things to do in County Louth 

Top tips for a family holiday in the Boyne Valley 

Plan a three-day weekend in Meath 

11 unique experiences in County Meath

Family fun in the Boyne Valley for Halloween 2026

See the amazing Boyne Valley

Roam the grounds of Trim Castle, cycle along the Athumney Riverside Walk and marvel at the history of Newgrange on your next visit to the Boyne Valley. 

Experience the Boyne Valley

There’s so much to do

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Tips from locals

Find the perfect base for exploring the beauty of the Boyne Valley.

The ancient Boyne Valley

Routes and trails in The Boyne Valley

Meath

Louth

Oldbridge

Kells

Nobber

Castlebellingham

The town of Drogheda on the banks of the Boyne is packed with history, from St Laurence’s Gate to the Millmount Monument. If you’ve got the stomach for it, you can pop into St Peter's Church to see St Oliver Plunkett's preserved head.

Discover Ireland’s ancient history at Newgrange. Walk inside the famous passage tomb as your guide explains its incredible construction, before visiting the nearby Hill of Tara and Trim Castle.

The Boyne Valley is the cradle of Irish history. Plan your trip now.

From the historic towns of Drogheda and Slane to the neolithic tombs at Newgrange and the mythological Hill of Tara - the Boyne Valley is a remarkable place to visit.

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Cycling the Waterford Greenway

3 stunning walks in the Dublin Mountains

Top 10 walks and hikes for experienced walkers

Cycling the Waterford Greenway

3 stunning walks in the Dublin Mountains

Top 10 walks and hikes for experienced walkers

The Boyne Valley