Boyne Valley Attractions
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On the east coast of Ireland, near the town of Drogheda, between Belfast and Dublin, the River Boyne describes a wide bend southward, beginning at Slane, and then turns north again. Here there is a large pre-Christian burial ground. The royal tombs, some 4,500 years old, lie southeast of Slane - at Knowth, Newgrange and Dowth. All three are National Monuments.
From late April, 1997, all visitors must begin their visit at the Visitor Center if they want to visit Newgrange and Knowth. There will be no direct access to those monuments.
From late April, 1997, all visitors must begin their visit at the Visitor Center if they want to visit Newgrange and Knowth. There will be no direct access to those monuments.
Address:
Bru na Boinne Visitor Center, Donore , Ireland
Hours:
April 1 to April 30: 9:30am-5:30pm
May 1 to May 31: 9am-6:30pm
June 1 to September 15: 9am-7pm
September 16 to September 30: 9am-6:30pm
October 1 to October 31: 9:30am-5:30pm
November 1 to February 28: 9:30am-5pm
Tips: Discounts for groups, seniors, children and families. Last admission 45 minutes before closing. Last tour of monuments one and a half hour before closing.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides: Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities: Restaurant or food service
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Newgrange
A retaining wall surrounds the mound which is Newgrange, the largest tomb in the Boyne Valley. It is designed to allow sunshine into the main chamber on the winter solstice.
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The mouth of the Passage Tomb with prehistoric rock swirls, Newgrange.
Landscape of Newgrange.
Celtic drawings on a rock at Newgrange.
The 4,500 year old passage tomb at Newgrange showing a restored exterior.
