Boyne Valley Holiday Guide 2023 Web Version

Discover arts and culture in the Boyne Valley - 2 days
With five millennia of cultural and archaeological wonders to explore, you will find a wide range of engaging museums,
galleries and historical sites, along with the very best in live performance and dining experiences.
Droichead Arts Centre
Other itineraries
include…
Golfing
Rediscover golf in the Boyne Valley
The Boyne Valley is home to some of the finest golf courses in all of Ireland. From
challenging parklands to coastal links, golfers of all ages and standards will find a course
to suit their game.
Laytown beach
Rediscover the great outdoors
The Boyne Valley is an ideal escape for those who love to spend time outdoors. Encompassing
some of the most unique landscapes in Ireland, the region offers a wealth of gardens,
walks, beaches, hills and waterways to be explored and savoured.
Canoeing on the River Boyne
Solstice Arts Centre
Rediscover well-being in the Boyne Valley
For peace of mind, the Boyne Valley has it all. Take the opportunity to relax while enjoying
the landscape, heritage and culture of this unique area.
Royal Canal Greenway
Memorable Experiences in Boyne Valley South
The bustling village of Dunboyne is a lively place with fabulous boutiques and other
retailers in abundance, close to attractions including Emerald Park and the Royal Canal
Greenway.
Drogheda
Slane Castle
Discover ecotourism in the Boyne Valley - 1 day
Where better to enjoy the beauty of Ireland’s natural landscape than in the beautiful Boyne Valley. The River Boyne is surrounded by rich woodland habitats and is home
to a wide variety of protected wildlife species, all ready to be explored on our many tracks and trails and nature walks.
Memorable Experiences in Drogheda
Drogheda, Gateway to the Boyne Valley, is one of the oldest towns in Ireland and
evidence of its heritage can be found at every turn, as well as a buzzing modern arts
scene.
St Colmcille’s House, Kells
Sonairte
Memorable Experiences in Kells
The Boyne Valley is famous for heritage. This is certainly true of the town of Kells with
its monastic sites and connections to the renowned Book of Kells, one of early Christian
Ireland’s greatest treasures. The town hosts many festivals and events including the
Hinterland Literary Festival and the Samhain Food Festival. There is plenty to see and
do nearby, including the Loughcrew Cairns, Girley Big and Causey Farm.
Sheep Gate, Trim
Memorable Experiences in Trim
The beautiful, heritage town of Trim is centred around its impressive medieval castle.
With beautiful walks and so much green space to enjoy, you won’t be disappointed.
Memorable Experiences in Slane
Close to Brú na Bóinne and is within easy reach of both Navan and Drogheda, Slane village
itself offers hidden gems to discover in its arty-quarter, as well as the beautiful setting of
Slane Castle and Slane Distillery.
Beewise Garden Walk
Memorable Experiences in Navan
Navan’s central location makes it an ideal hub from which to explore the Boyne Valley.
The town offers a variety of quality accommodation, restaurants and bars, and there
are a selection of walks to enjoy in the urban centre and stretching out to the countryside
beyond.
For more on these itineraries see discoverboynevalley.ie
Slane Village
Girley Bog
Ramparts, Navan
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